eThekwini to increase water tariff by 14.9% as it loses R1.9bn due to leaks and illegal connections

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Sinesipho Schrieber, Times Live, 6 May 2023

The eThekwini municipality plans to increase water tariffs by 14.9% as it has lost R1.9bn due to illegal connections and corroded infrastructure leading to leaks. Read More

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PMI improves, but economic output hurt by rolling blackouts

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 3 May 2023

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved slightly in April, but not enough thanks to intense rolling blackouts that hurt output. Read More

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Petrol price up, diesel down from midnight

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Nothando Magudulela, SABC News, 2 May 2023

The price of 93 and 95 unleaded petrol will go up by 37 cents per litre from midnight. Read More

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Water Dept urges South Africans to use water sparingly ahead of a dry winter

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Tamika Gounden, Eyewitness News, 30 April 2023

The Water and Sanitation department urged South Africans to use water sparingly as a drier winter season approaches. Read More

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If you live in Cape Town, expect water disruptions in the next two weeks

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Kgaugelo Masweneng, Times Live, 29 April 2023

The Cape Town’s water and sanitation department says it will carrying out work that will result in water supply disruptions in the next two weeks. Read More

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Contractor withdraws from controversial R2,1 billion school feeding programme tender

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Khethukuthula Xulu, The Witness, 28 April 2023

Following weeks of debate surrounding the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) and the failure of the supplier to provide food to schools in KwaZulu-Natal when the new term began, the contractor has abandoned the tender. Read More

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