If electricity generation indicates economic activity, SA has collapsed

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

The Citizen, 11 January 2023

As far as the governing African National Congress (ANC) is concerned, the electricity crisis is manageable and under control. Read More

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Taps begin to run dry in drought-stricken Mandela Bay

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Times Live, 10 January 2023

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality says water disruptions have started to affect several suburbs, as a result of the ongoing drought. Read More

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Stage 4 loadshedding continues Monday evening until Tuesday morning

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Gloria Motsoere, Sowetan Live, 9 January 2023

Power utility Eskom said on Monday that load shedding would continue, with stage 4 being implemented from 4 PM until Tuesday morning. Read More

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

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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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