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

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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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