Fuel prices decreasing, but don’t expect it to translate to lower food prices just yet

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 7 January 2023

Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief following the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s announcement last week, of a substantial drop in the price of petrol and diesel, but this fuel price decrease is sadly not expected to ease food prices in 2023. Read More

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Energy crisis could have detrimental impact on food security: Agricultural associations

Sentleeng Lehih, SABC News, 7 January 2023

Agricultural associations are warning that the ongoing energy crisis could have a detrimental impact on food security. Read More

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Crunch time for chicken market as power cuts take toll

Penwell Dlamini, Sowetan Live, 6 January 2023

Households and fast food lovers will soon find themselves paying more for chicken as loadshedding continues to disrupt production and supply of chicken at popular fast food eateries across the country. Read More

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Stage 4 load shedding implemented until Friday morning

Eyewitness News, Eyewitness News, 5 January 2023

Delays in returning a number of generating units to service has resulted in stage 4 load shedding having to be implemented from 4pm. Read More

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Durban water is safe to drink, says Umgeni Water amid gastro concerns

Sakhiseni Nxumalo, Times Live, 4 January 2023

Umgeni Water says Durban water is safe to drink following reports of gastroenteritis cases being treated at some hospitals. Read More

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Relief for SA motorists with drop in fuel price

Lerato Höffele, Eyewitness News, 4 January 2023

South Africans are waking up with slightly less pressure on their petrol budget. Read More

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