Gauteng water supply at risk as power cuts put water pump stations under strain

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Veronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 17 January 2023

As South Africa continues to endure rolling power cuts, Gauteng’s water supply is now at risk of running dry. Read More

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Inflation of above 6% expected for 2022 and 2023 – survey

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Inner Opperman, The Citizen, 16 January 2023

Inflation of above 6% is expected for 2022 and 2023 according to a survey of analysts, business people and trade unions, with 5.6% expected for next year. Read More

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A 40 hour power outage for parts of Durban forces residents to dump spoiled food

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Suthentira Govender, Sowetan Live, 15 January 2023

The DA has called on the eThekwini municipality to exempt some Durban suburbs from load-shedding after 40 hours of power outages. Read More

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Rolling blackouts and electricity hikes fuels calls for a national shutdown

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Suthentira Govender, Times Live, 15 January 2023

A national shutdown by fed-up South Africans over load-shedding, unemployment, corruption and the 18,65% electricity increase, is looming, amid calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s head. Read More

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Task team to be set up to monitor power cuts’ impact amid food security concerns

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Kevin Brandt, Eyewitness News, 14 January 2023

A task team will be set up to monitor the impact of load shedding, and explore interventions to ease the burden of power cuts on the agriculture, food and beverages sectors. Read More

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Extended power cuts interrupt water supply in Mangaung

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Phathu Luvhengo, Times Live, 13 January 2023

The Mangaung municipality in the Free State has warned residents that extended power cuts will lead to water supply interruption. Read More

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