Lower diesel price unlikely to ease pressure of food prices for hungry consumers

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 3 September 2025

South African consumers are watching the oil price daily, as geopolitical issues in various parts of the world can affect how much we pay for fuel. Read More

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Mahikeng residents take to streets over water issues

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 25 August 2025

The Public Order Police have dispersed protesting residents of Unit 15 in Mmabatho, outside Mahikeng, with rubber bullets, after they blockaded Bray Road. Read More

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Water department heralds securing $10 billion in funding for Africa

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 19 August 2025

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has celebrated a collective pledge to inject over US$10 billion into African water projects. Read More

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Giwasa calls for strict price controls on essential food

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 11 August 2025

The General Industries Workers’ Union of South Africa (Giwasa) is calling for strict price controls on essential food items. Read More

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Petrol goes down, but diesel goes up from this week

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 5 August 2025

South African motorists using petrol-powered cars can breathe a sigh of relief with a decrease in petrol prices. Read More

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Household food basket stable, but price of meat eating into consumers’ budgets

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 31 July 2025

The average price of the household food basket was stable in July, decreasing by 41 cents from June, but it is clear that the price of meat is eating into the budgets of low-income consumers. Read More

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