Impact of fuel price hikes to see consumers paying more for goods & services

Tamika Gounden, Eyewitness News, 1 August 2023

South African consumers can expect to pay more for some goods and services as fuel prices are expected to increase from Wednesday. Read More

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Africa’s food security high on agenda of second Russia-Africa summit

Lindsay  Dentlinger, Eyewitness News, 26 July 2023

Food security in Africa will be high on the agenda when the second Russia-Africa summit begins in St Petersburg on Thursday. Read More

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Agri-SA urges farmers to embrace smart-farming in face of climate change

SABC News, 20 July 2023

Agri-SA, South Africa’s agricultural group, is emphasising the urgent need for farmers to adopt innovative smart-farming techniques and technological solutions in light of the country’s continued struggle with the adverse impacts of climate change. Read More

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Sigh of relief for consumers as CPI eases to 5.4%

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 19 July 2023

Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) eases from 6.3% in May to 5.4% in June 2023. Read More

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Fuel price hikes on the cards for August, cautions AA

Monitoring Reporter, Sowetan Live, 17 July 2023

Unaudited mid-month fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is pointing to increased prices for most fuel in August, with ULP93 petrol the only fuel currently showing a decrease. Read More

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Agri SA calls for army to be deployed on key routes to stop attacks on trucks

Phathu Luvhengo, Sowetan Live, 12 July 2023

Agri SA has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to swiftly deploy soldiers to protect key routes, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, amid attacks on trucks. Read More

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