Petrol price pain coming in March, warns AA

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Bernadette Wicks, Eyewitness News, 24 February 2023

There’s bad news for motorists as we head into the new month, with fuel prices looking set to spike. Read More

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Budget 2023: CEOs of top food retailers want government to rethink diesel fuel levy refund

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Times Live, 23 February 2023

Pick n Pay CEO Pieter Boone, Spar CEO Mike Bosman and Shoprite Checkers CEO Pieter Engelbrecht have implored the government to reconsider its decision on the diesel fuel refund levy. Read More

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Agri SA welcomes budget

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Witness Reporter, 22 February 2023

Agri SA said on Wednesday they welcome the budget delivered by Minister Enoch Godongwana. Read More

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Budget speech 2023: Combating climate change and energy crisis in SA

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Cheryl Kahla, The Citizen, 22 February 2023

During his 2023 budget speech, finance minister Enoch Godonwana addressed South Africa’s electricity crisis, saying it goes hand in hand with climate change challenges. Read More

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Consumers expect more hardship

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

The Citizen, 21 February 2023

We are in trouble, and most people expect things to get worse in the foreseeable future. Read More

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Western Cape dams dip below 50%, raising spectre of pre-emptive water restrictions

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Bobby Jordan, Sowetan Live, 20 February 2023

Western Cape dam levels have dipped below 50%, a significant decrease from 65% this time a year ago, raising the possibility of pre-emptive water restrictions in some parts of the province. Read More

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