El Nino could pose threat to SA’s food security- Agricultural Business Chamber

Tamika Gounden, Eyewitness News, 20 February 2023

The Agricultural Business Chamber said that the upcoming El Niño weather effects could pose a threat to South Africa’s food security in the near future. Read More

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Limpopo residents give input into climate change bill

Mahlako Komane, SABC News, 19 February 2023

Parliament’s portfolio committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment says that they will be compiling the recommendations on the climate change bill by the people of Limpopo. Read More

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Rand Water launches mega reservoir to augment water storage amid load shedding

Dominic Majola, Eyewitness News, 19 February 2023

Rand Water said load shedding was significantly impacting the water supply and that the new Vlakfontein Reservoir would improve the situation. Read More

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Water supply in the red zone

Marizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 18 February 2023

Residents of five municipalities dodged a weekend without water after a total power supply failure threatened to cause a shortage. Read More

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Brace for fuel price increases in March

Times Live, 17 February 2023

Motorists must brace themselves for significant fuel price increases in March, with petrol set to rise by up to R1.28/l and diesel by 37c. Read More

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Food price escalation hits 14-year high amid more than 100 straight days of load-shedding

Prinesha Naidoo, Times Live, 16 February 2023

Food prices increased at the fastest pace in almost 14 years in January, when Eskom intensified rolling blackouts. Read More

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