Fuel prices set to drop in June, says AA

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Motoring Reporter, Times Live, 17 May 2023

Despite recent rand weakness, the fuel outlook for June remains positive, with significant reductions in all fuels likely in June. Read More

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Unemployment increases, almost 5 million youth jobless

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 16 May 2023

The official unemployment rate increased slightly in the first quarter of 2023 by 0.2% to 32.9% after ending 2022 on 32.7%, while youth unemployment increased by 1.1% to 46.5%. Read More

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Consumers will suffer as Rand falls to record low

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 12 May 2023

Consumers will suffer as the Rand fell to a new low on Friday, reaching a record low of R19.48 before easing later in the day. Read More

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Joburg to cut off water, lights

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live, 11 May 2023

The City of Johannesburg has given businesses that owe the municipality for services until next week to pay or face electricity or water cuts. Read More

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Parly Committee calls for speedy resolution to Makhanda water crisis

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, 10 May 2023

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has called for a speedy resolution to the decade-long water crisis in Makhanda. Read More

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Parts of Pretoria East without water due to power failures

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Citizen Reporter, 9 May 2023

Multiple power failures at the Mapleton booster pumping station resulted in some parts of Pretoria East being without water. Read More

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