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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Repo rate up by 50 basis points – highest since 2009

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 25 May 2023

The Reserve Bank has increased the repo rate by another 50 basis points to 8.25%, the highest level since 2009. Read More

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CPI eases to 6.8% in April: Stats SA

SABC News, 24 May 2023

The Annual Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) has eased to 6.8% in April from 7.1% in March. This is the lowest reading since May 2022, when the rate was 6.5%. Read More

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Fuel price: Filling-up in 2023 now more expensive than 2022

Charl Bosch, The Citizen, 23 May 2023

The Automobile Association (AA) has renewed its call for a rethink of the fuel price structure with specific emphasis on the various levies. Read More

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