Motorists can still expect some relief at the pumps in June, says AA

Monitoring Reporter, Times Live, 5 June 2023

While international product prices are edging higher, and the rand remains weak against the US dollar, fuel users in South Africa can still expect relief at the pumps when fuel prices for June are adjusted on Wednesday. Read More

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Water crisis: Borehole business boom

Stephen Tau, The Citizen, 1 June 2023

While Eskom battles to keep the lights on, water is fast becoming South Africa’s next national crisis. Read More

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Consumers hit hard as food costs 10% more than last year

Suthentira Govender, Times Live, 31 May 2023

Food costs 10% more in South Africa than it did one year ago, with basics such as eggs, milk and vegetables more expensive. Read More

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Western Cape farms under quarantine after outbreak of bird flu

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 31 May 2023

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed that a total of five Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu cases have been detected at commercial chickens farms in the Western Cape. Read More

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Rand will remain unpredictable for some time, warn economists

Nokukhanya Mntambo, Eyewitness News, 29 May 2023

Some economists believe the rand is a ticking time bomb as it remains volatile in the face of political and economic adversity. Read More

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Water Dept warns Vaal residents to avoid tap water amid cholera outbreak

Narissa Subramoney, The Citizen, 26 May 2023

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it has noted the reports of unconfirmed tests at the Vaal River, in Parys, which tested positive for Cholera. Read More

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