Didiza says it is essential farmers are protected from load shedding

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Tanya Krause, SABC News, 4 March 2023

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says they are still in talks with Eskom to protect the agriculture sector from load shedding. Read More

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Energy crisis impacts on SA’s economy: Expert

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 3 March 2023

Energy expert Tshepo Kgadima says the energy crisis has negatively affected the cost of doing business in South Africa. Read More

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Joburg residents battle water outages

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 2 March 2023

Scores of Johannesburg residents are still battling water outages. Read More

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SA dam levels decrease after heavy rainfalls cease

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Citizen Reporter, 1 March 2023

South Africa’s dam levels are lower than they were at the same time last week. Read More

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Food costs 13% more than a year ago, says economic justice and dignity group

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Suthentira Govender, Sowetan Live, 1 March 2023

South Africans are paying nearly R5,000 for a basic food basket — R570 more than a year ago, Read More

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Vaal dam may be full, but that doesn’t mean the end of water shortages

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Stephen Tau, The Citizen, 1 March 2023

South Africa is moving into a period of altered rainfall events, which is currently seeing plenty of rain, but this doesn’t necessarily mean this will persist. Read More

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