STATS SA: Consumer inflation edges higher by 0.1% in March

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Maki Molapo, Eyewitness News, 19 April 2023

The consumer price inflation edged higher to 7.1% in March from 7% in February. Read More

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Consumer price inflation rises for second month in a row to 7.1% in March

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Liabo Setho, SABCNews, 19 April 2023

Inflation surprised on the upside in March, rising by 1%. Stats SA has released the latest data which shows that annual consumer price inflation was 7.1% in March, up from 7.0% in February 2023. Read More

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Inflation for food, non-alcoholic drinks largest annual increase in 14 years

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Kopano Gumbi and Tannur Anders, Times Live, 19 April 2023

South African inflation rose for the second month in a row in March to 7.1% year-on-year, driven by a steep increase in food prices, data showed on Wednesday. Read More

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City of Tshwane says residents are using water faster than it could be replaced

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Veronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 18 April 2023

The City of Tshwane said while water was being pumped into reservoirs, following crippling water interruptions, residents were using it faster than it could be replaced. Read More

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Rand Water issues apology for those with dry taps

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 18 April 2023

Rand Water has apologised to residents of Tshwane and Ekurhuleni who are affected by water outages. Read More

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Investing in small scale farmers increases base production: Pandor

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Sthembiso Sithole, SABCNews, 17 April 2023

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor has made a call for the private sector to invest more in emerging farmers. Read More

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