Vaal Dam exceeds 120% capacity after opening of 10th sluice gate

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 26 April 2025

The Vaal Dam has reached a concerning 120.69% capacity as of Saturday, according to the latest Vaal Dam and Vaal Barrage Hydrological Information. Read More

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Inflation down in March due to fuel and education prices

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 23 April 2025

Headline consumer inflation decreased for the first time in five months, edging lower to 2.7% in March from 3.2% in February, mainly thanks to lower fuel prices and softer inflation for education. Read More

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At least R900 billion needed to fix SA’s water woes

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 10 April 2025

South Africa needs R900 billion over the next decade to fix its ageing water and sanitation systems. Read More

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Brics women secure R9.42bn trade boost for agriculture

Brian Sokutu, The Citizen, 3 April 2025

Despite a cash crunch and a global economic downturn, the Brics Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) South Africa, has announced a trade, investment and partnership valued at R9.42 billion to empower women-led enterprises in agriculture. Read More

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23% of SA’s children suffer from severe hunger: Experts tested solutions

Leila Patel, Matshidiso Valeria Sello and Sadiyya Haffejee, Times Live, 1 April 2025

A 2024 Unicef report found 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Read More

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Easter break joy for motorists with big petrol price drop expected

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 28 March 2025

There might be some good news for motorists ahead of the Easter break with a significant drop in the price of petrol. Read More

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