Consumer Price Index rises to 4.8%

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 20 September 2023

Statistics South Africa’s newly-released figures show that Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose slightly to 4.8% year-on-year, compared with 4.7% in July. Read More

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South Africans overpaying for certain for certain food items- Competition Commission

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Veronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 13 September 2023

The Competition Commission said South Africans were paying more than they should be for certain food items even though inflation had come down significantly. Read More

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Climate change ‘dystopian future already here’ – UN rights chief

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

AFP, 12 September 2023

Climate change is sparking human rights emergencies in numerous countries, the UN rights chief said Monday, stressing the need to fight the impunity of those who “plunder our environment”. Read More

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Fuel price hike sparks concern, industry calls on government for alternatives

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Nothando Magudulela, SABC News, 5 September 2023

The CEO of the Fuel Retail Association, Reggie Sibiya, has voiced concerns over the fuel price increases scheduled for September, emphasising the potential impact on both businesses and consumers. Read More

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Record fuel price hikes expected in September

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Motoring Reporter, Sowetan Live, 1 September 2023

Motorists should brace for huge fuel hikes in September when the mineral resources and energy department adjusts fuel prices next Wednesday. Read More

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Lesotho Highlands Water Treaty undergoes review every 12 years

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Rapelang Radebe, SABC News, 28 August 2023

The Lesotho Highlands Water Treaty is up for review, and the Natural Resources Parliamentary Cluster is receiving an induction on the 1986 Treaty between Lesotho and South Africa. Read More

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