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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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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