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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Cape Town urges residents to reduce water consumption

Penwell Dlamini, Sowetan Live, 12 February 2023

Cape Town has asked residents in Bloekoembos, Wallacedene, Eikendal and Peerless Park to reduce water consumption or risk losing supply. Read More

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Even tougher financial times ahead for consumers, warns Banking Ombudsman

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 11 February 2023

The Ombudsman for Banking Services is warning consumers that tough financial times are waiting for them in 2023. Read More

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Ramaphosa: Govt seeks to ensure water security through infrastructure investment

Palesa Manaleng, Eyewitness News, 9 February 2023

Several municipalities, including the City of Johannesburg and Tshwane, have been experiencing a wide variety of water challenges due to Eskom’s load shedding. Read More

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Good news! Reservoir water levels almost at 100% after recent rainfall

Citizen Reporter, 10 February 2023

There was a silver lining to the current thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the interior of the country as water levels rose. Read More

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