South Africans urged to save water as dam levels drop

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 29 September 2022

As South Africa moves into the summer months and warm temperatures, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has urged South Africans to use water sparingly, especially those living in the North West. Read More

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National Assembly passes bill for land expropriation without compensation

Phathu Luvhengo, Times Live, 29 September 2022

The Constitution 18th Amendment Bill, which provides for expropriation of land without compensation, was approved by the National Assembly on Wednesday. Read More

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Petrol price may decrease by R1 in October : The Central Energy Fund

Risha Maduray, SABCNews, 29 September 2022

Motorists can expect another slash in the price of petrol in October, however, diesel is likely to be more expensive. Read More

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Global interest rates will affect people living in South Africa

SABC News, 27 September 2022

The World Bank has expressed concern about the impact of the current global financial challenges on emerging and developing economies. Read More

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Load shedding a threat to food security – Agri SA

The Citizen, 23 September 2022

Agri SA says it has requested an urgent meeting with Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to discuss the outlook for load shedding in the country, ahead of the summer crop planting season. Read More

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Households’ water supply affected by power cuts

Zoe Mahopo and Mpho Koka, Sowetan Live, 22 September 2022

As cabinet meets today to continue discussions over the power crisis in the country, thousands of households as well as schools and health facilities across the country face going without water because of Eskom’s failures. Read More

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