Eskom power outage could lead to water shortages in two provinces

Rorisang Kgosana, Sowetan Live, 16 February 2023

Certain parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga may experience water shortages because of a power failure at one of Rand Water’s stations on Wednesday. Read More

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Rand Water warns Ekurhuleni of water shortages

Tamika Gounden, Eyewitness News, 16 February 2023

Rand Water says some Ekurhuleni residents should brace themselves for water shortages after a power supply failure at one of its pumping stations. Read More

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Annual consumer price inflation eases for third straight month

Nokukhanya Mntambo, Eyewitness News, 15 February 2023

Statistics South Africa said that annual consumer price inflation eased for a third consecutive month to 6.9% for January. Read More

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Motorists must prepare for steep fuel price hike in March

Motoring Reporter, The Citizen, 14 February 2023

After a comparatively minor fuel price increase in February, motorists are in for a more substantial uptake in March. Read More

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A load-shedding-induced price war looms, and PnP stands to lose

Citizen Reporter, 14 February 2023

If it has not arrived yet, a fierce pricing battle brought on by South Africa’s unending electricity supply crisis is brewing among grocery retailers. Read More

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Load shedding: More than 181 000 hectares of WC crops damaged

Citizen Reporter, 13 February 2023

Load shedding can potentially damage more than 181 000 hectares of permanent crops planted in the Western Cape, according to the Democratic Alliance (DA). Read More

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