December fuel price: Welcome relief at the pumps this festive season?

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Cornelia Le Roux, The Citizen, 11 November 2023

If early data for the festive season’s petrol and diesel prices is anything to go by, Mzansi motorists’ Ke Dezemba vibe could actually be one of “Ho! Ho! Ho!” instead of “Oh! Oh! Oh!”. Read More

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Rand Water says it’s working with municipalities to address supply difficulties

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News, 6 October 2023

In the wake of Gauteng’s never-ending water woes, Rand Water said it was working with municipalities to address their water supply difficulties. Read More

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November’s anticipated petrol price drop fuels hope for motorists

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 17 October 2023

After two steep fuel price increases, there may be some relief for motorists at the filling station next month. Read More

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Joburg Water to use “Water Shifting” to address shortages

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 10 October 2023

Johannesburg Water says plans to curb water losses and improve capacity at reservoirs in and around Johannesburg are well under way. Read More

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South Africa hit by lethal avian flu outbreak

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Sipokazi Fokazi, Sowetan Live, 26 September 2023

South Africa is dealing with an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) with 50 confirmed cases of the HPAI H7 and 10 of the HPAI H5 strains, the department of agriculture, land reform & rural development says. Read More

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SA consumers poorer as they navigate tough economic times

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Katlego Legodi, SABC News, 23 September 2023

Consumers are finding themselves poorer as they navigate tough economic times with the National Credit Regulator (NCR) raising concerns about adverse credit patterns. Read More

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