Meat and milk shortage loading? Cattle crisis worsens as foot-and-mouth disease cases rise

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Tshehla Cornelius Koteli, The Citizen, 15 July 2025

The cattle industry in South Africa is in crisis as foot-and-mouth disease cases continue to rise, with the latest outbreak being in Kroonstad, Free State. Read More

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Trump tariffs unsettle SA farmers as Africa eyes agricultural growth

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Liesl Peyper, The Citizen, 11 July 2025

Farmers and analysts have raised concerns over the impact of recently announced US tariffs on South African agricultural exports, warning that although the broader effect may be limited, the consequences for specific regions and commodities could be significant. Read More

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Diesel and petrol see significant price increase

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 1 July 2025

Motorists can expect to pay more at the pump with fuel prices set to increase from midnight. Read More

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Water shortage to hit Joburg and Ekhuruleni

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Sowetan Reporter, 29 June 2025

Rand Water is conducting maintenance work on its systems, including at Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes, from Monday to Wednesday, with pumping expected to be reduced to 50%. Read More

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Despite VAT exemption, some zero-rated food prices increased in past 12 months

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Suthentira Govender, Sowetan Live, 27 July 2025

Despite being exempt from VAT, the prices of some zero-rated foods increased by 4.1% over the past 12 months. Read More

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14-hour water outages across Johannesburg this week

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 23 June 2025

Johannesburg residents are bracing for intense water supply outages starting this week. Read More

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