Annual consumer price inflation eases for third straight month

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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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