Stage 4 load shedding implemented until Friday morning

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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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‘Agricultural sector will take months to reap fuel cut benefits’

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Sentleeng Lehihi, SABC News, 3 January 2023

Farmers Associations say it will take months for the agricultural industry to reap the benefits of fuel price decreases. Read More

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Fuel cost cuts will reduce inflation in the long run, says economist

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Marizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 3 January 2023

The decrease in fuel prices tomorrow will impact the high inflation rate positively, according to an expert. Read More

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Petrol and diesel prices to drop on Wednesday

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Staff Writer, Sowetan Live, 2 January 2023

The petrol price will drop by R2.06/l on Wednesday, bringing some relief to consumers in the first week of 2023. Read More

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