SA economy rallies to expand by 1.6% in Q3- STATS SA

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Nokukhanya Mntambo, Eyewitness News, 6 December 2022

Stats SA said that the country’s economy grew by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2022 after contracting by 0.7% in the second quarter. Read More

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Diesel price decrease brings some relief for motorists; petrol to increase

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Gloria Motsoere, Eyewitness News, 6 December 2022

Following months of steep increases that have seen diesel prices surge to record highs, there will be some relief for consumers during the festive season, as this month’s fuel price adjustments take effect at midnight. Read More

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SA NGO joins climate change lawsuit against Switzerland, France and Portugal

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Nkosikhona Duma, Eyewitness News, 6 December 2022

A South African-based NGO has joined forces with leading human rights organisations in taking legal action against Switzerland, France and Portugal for their alleged contribution to the world’s climate crisis. Read More

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Fuel prices: Mixed bag for motorists as diesel drops but petrol up

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 6 December 2022

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced that both grades of petrol price 93 and 95 octane will increase by 59 cents per litre from Wednesday. Read More

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Stats SA: GDP increases by 1.6% in third quarter of 2022

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

The Citizen, 6 December 2022

Stats SA has announced that South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2022. Read More

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High food prices inspire stokvel formation

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Sibongile Mashaba, Sowetan Live, 30 November 2022

When the country was put under lockdown in 2020, it meant most of us had to stay at home and we consumed more food. Read More

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