Petrol and diesel prices plummet on Wednesday

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Times Live, 2 January 2024

South African motorists can welcome the new year with good news with the department of mineral resources and energy confirming big petrol and diesel price cuts will come into effect at midnight. Read More

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Limpopo farmers face challenges amid ongoing rainfall

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Lutendo Bobodi, SABC News, 28 December 2023

Persistent rainfall in Limpopo has brought both relief and challenges to farmers in the province. Read More

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eThekwini’s water woes a result of gross maintenance delays

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Lwazi Hlangu, Times Live, 20 December 2023

Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu has called on the eThekwini municipality to fast-track water supply projects and infrastructure maintenance. Read More

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Fuel prices look set for further reductions in January, says AA

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Sowetan Live, 14 December 2023

South African motorists can expect significant fuel price reductions to kick off 2024, says the Automobile Association (AA). Read More

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COP28 head presses nations to reach climate ‘compromise’

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

AFP, 7 December 2023

The Emirati head of the UN’s climate conference pressed countries on Wednesday to strive for common ground and reach a “historic” deal by early next week, giving negotiators days to untangle disagreements over the fate of fossil fuels. Read More

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COP28: Several climate records shattered in 2023 owing to extreme weather- UN

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Nokukhanya Mntambo, Eyewitness News, 1 December 2023

According to the United Nations (UN), 2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record as world leaders meet in Dubai to take stock of the global climate crisis. Read More

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