Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels ‘declining at an alarming rate’, says municipality

Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, 24 February 2023

While parts of South Africa, including the Eastern Cape received heavy rainfall over the past few weeks, a water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay has continued. Read More

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Eastern Cape farmers to benefit from multi-million rand agriculture investments

Kim Daniels, SABC News, 24 February 2023

The Eastern Cape government will continue investing in agriculture infrastructure projects in the province to the tune of R139 million on 184 projects. Read More

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Petrol price pain coming in March, warns AA

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

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

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

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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