Limpopo farmers say livestock theft spiralling out of control

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 2 November 2025

Livestock farmers at Ga-Mashashane, south-west of Polokwane in Limpopo, believe that livestock theft is spiralling out of control. Read More

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Cape Town’s dam levels drop slightly as winter rains subside

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 22 October 2025

Cape Town’s collective dam levels stood at 89.9% on 20 October 2025, down from 90.7% the previous week. Read More

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New Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases confirmed in the Free State

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 10 October 2025

The Agriculture and Rural Development Department has confirmed new cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the Free State. Read More

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Treasury asked to not fund councils owing water boards

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Koena Masale and Michelle Banda, Sowetan Live, 17 September 2025

The water & sanitation ministry is calling on the National Treasury to put in stricter measures to withhold funding for municipalities that default on paying water boards. Read More

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Lower diesel price unlikely to ease pressure of food prices for hungry consumers

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 3 September 2025

South African consumers are watching the oil price daily, as geopolitical issues in various parts of the world can affect how much we pay for fuel. Read More

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Mahikeng residents take to streets over water issues

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 25 August 2025

The Public Order Police have dispersed protesting residents of Unit 15 in Mmabatho, outside Mahikeng, with rubber bullets, after they blockaded Bray Road. Read More

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