Gauteng residents say water crisis not being taken seriously enough

Veronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 21 October 2022

It’s been at least three weeks since Rand Water announced stage 2 water restrictions in parts of Gauteng and some citizens are still having to queue outside for water tankers and baths in the middle of the night, while announcements that reservoir levels are critically low keep rolling in. Read More

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Water security discussed at Cabinet meeting: Gugubele

Abongile Dumako, SABC News, 20 October 2022

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gugubele has highlighted the importance of water conservation, particularly during difficult times. Read More

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Diesel price increase threatens food security

Marizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 19 October 2022

Never mind the ongoing load shedding stages and recent water restrictions, consumers can also look forward to diesel price increases that may have a ripple effect on the public pocket. Read More

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Meat association urges government to reassess import duties on poultry

The Citizen, 18 October 2022

The South African Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (Amie) is calling for a comprehensive review of import tariffs on poultry, claiming that the duties are another form of tax that consumers cannot bear. Read More

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Motorists should prepare for fuel price increases in November, warns AA

Times Live, 17 October 2022

Consumers should brace themselves for more expensive fuel in November as mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is showing increases in the prices of all fuels are likely in the new month, says the Automobile Association (AA). Read More

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Joburg’s water supply plummets due to Rand Water load shifting

Citizen Reporter, 16 October 2022

Water levels in Johannesburg have plummeted even further, with Rand Water on Sunday sounding the alarm that the situation was dire. Read More

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