Eskom implements Stage 6 load shedding

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Mpho Sibanyoni, Sowetan Live, 12 April 2023

Eskom has announced the country will be plunged to stage 6 rolling blackouts due to delays in returning generation units to service at five power stations. Read More

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Manufacturing output declines by 5.2% in February: Stats SA

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Katlego Legodi, SABC News, 11 April 2023

South Africa continues to see a decline in manufacturing output. It decreased by 5.2% year on year in February 2023. Read More

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Tshwane Metro warns residents to brace for water outages

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Gloria Motsoere, Eyewitness News, 9 April 2023

The City of Tshwane said some residents may experience water outages for two days this week due to a system upgrade on its reservoirs. Read More

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Basic food basket prices still increasing, hurting the poor

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 3 April 2023

The latest food basket data shows food prices are still increasing and it is hurting poor people who already have to fork out more money for transport and electricity, further affecting their ability to buy nutritious food for their families. Read More

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Repo rate hike to erode SA consumers’ disposable income: Credit reporting agency

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Nokukhanya Mntambo, Eyewitness News, 31 March 2023

Credit reporting agency TransUnion said that the latest repo rate announcement was a blow to already cash-strapped South African consumers. Read More

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Interest rates hike to affect consumers’ credit access

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 31 March 2023

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision to raise interest rates will affect the way consumers and businesses can access credit and plan their finances. Read More

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