Cost of food soars nearly 11% in a year

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Suthentira Govender, Times Live, November 2022

Struggling South Africans are paying nearly 11% more for basic food items than they did a year ago. Read More

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Petrol will cost more than a loaf of white bread after Wednesday’s price increase

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Marizka Coetzee, The Citizen, 1 November 2022

Experts were worried the rising petrol and diesel prices would add more pressure on consumers already struggling to keep up with all the increases. Read More

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Fuel prices expected to rise in November

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 30 October 2022

The Energy Department has attributed the current price hikes to the higher oil prices and the weaker rand to the dollar. Fuel prices are set to go up next month. Read More

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Multi-billion-rand water project launched in Limpopo

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Citizen Reporter, 28 October 2022

Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu on Thursday launched the Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM) in Limpopo, which is estimated will cost R24 billion. Read More

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Rand nears weakest point in two years as load shedding continues

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Cheryl Kahla, The Citizen, 25 October 2022

The US dollar made gains on Tuesday as the Rand weakened to its lowest point in two years, with load shedding being one of the driving factors. Read More

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Water woes continue for some Joburg suburbs

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Belinda Pheto, Times Live, 24 October 2022

Residents in some suburbs in Johannesburg will continue to experience water supply issues in the coming days. Read More

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