Cost of load shedding will just be transferred to the consumer

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

The Citizen, 11 March 2023

We all know how devastating and disruptive load shedding has been to businesses over the last few years. Read More

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Young people in agriculture will help food security: Ramaphosa

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 10 March 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa says for Africa to maintain food security more young people in continent must venture into agriculture. Read More

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Land Expropriation Bill won’t be used ‘willy-nilly’, assures Ramaphosa

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Lindsay  Dentlinger, Eyewitness News, 10 March 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the Expropriation Bill would not be used unnecessarily to expropriate land and other property. Read More

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Free State municipality leaks millions as 56% of water trickles away

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Sinesipho Schrieber, Times Live, 9 March 2023

Fifty-six percent of water meant for Matjhabeng municipality residents in the Free State is lost due to leaks, with taps running dry for days. Read More

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WC sets aside R3 billion to upgrade water infrastructure over next 3 years

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Ntuthuzelo Nene, Eyewitness News, 8 March 2023

About R3 billion has been set aside for the next three years to fix and upgrade water infrastructure in the Western Cape. Read More

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Government land worth R53m frozen after illegal transfers

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

The Citizen, 8 March 2023

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) and Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have been granted an order by the North Gauteng High Court to freeze land that was illegally transferred to private entities and individuals. Read More

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