Power outage affects water supply to some Joburg suburbs

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Belinda Pheto, Times Live, 8 June 2023

Theft and vandalism at the Orlando power station in Soweto has left many areas in Joburg without water on Thursday. Read More

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Drinking water quality getting worse – Mchunu

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Jeanette Chabalala, Sowetan Live, 7 June 2023

The quality of water you are drinking now is worse than that you were drinking more than a decade ago. Read More

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Water Dept to release interim report on state of SA’s municipal drinking water

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Tamika Gounden, Eyewitness News, 6 June 2023

The Department of Water and Sanitation is expected to release its interim report on the state of municipal drinking and wastewater across the country on Tuesday. Read More

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

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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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