Fresh produce price hikes have hit poor households- Competition Commission

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Veronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 23 March 2023

The Competition Commission (CC) said that the obscure increases in the price of fresh produce have had a disproportionate effect on low-income households. Read More

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Workers demand penalties: Farmers’ greed cause of ‘shocking work’ conditions

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Ground Up, 24 March 2023

New research on several Fairtrade-certified wine farms in the Cape Winelands has found that the working and living conditions at some of these farms fall short of the standards set by Fairtrade International. Read More

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Petrol price: Stronger rand fuels expectations of relief in April

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

The Citizen, 24 March 2023

The rand firmed further against the US dollar on Thursday night, edging close to the psychological R18 mark and fuelling expectations of petrol price cuts in April. Read More

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Rising fresh produce prices spark concern

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Nomazima Nkosi, Sowetan Live, 24 March 2023

Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo says the inquiry launched by the Competition Commission into the fluctuation and often high prices of fruits and vegetables does not mean there is wrongdoing. Read More

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Residents fed up with on-off water supply to Thatchfield Ridge

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Marizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 24 March 2023

Residents are fed up with the on-off water supply to Thatchfield Ridge in Centurion. Read More

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Extra water tankers to service affected areas in Johannesburg

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Pearl Magubane, SABC News, 24 March 2023

Johannesburg Water has increased the number of roaming water tankers to 28. Read More

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