‘We are shielding the poor,’ says Ramaphosa on high cost of living

Sisanda Mbolekwa, Sowetan Live, 27 May 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government has sufficient measures in place to shield poor South Africans from the high costs of basic necessities. Read More

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Joburg water supply to be disrupted for essential maintenance

Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live, 27 May 2025

Johannesburg Water has announced that essential maintenance work to be carried out by Rand Water will disrupt the supply to several parts of the city between June 3 and July 21. Read More

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Lesotho Highlands Water Tunnel reopened

SABC News, 25 May 2025

The Lesotho Highlands Water Tunnel has finally been reopened after being two months behind schedule. Read More

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Child support grant below cost of providing basic nutritious diet

Sibongile Mashaba, Sowetan Live, 23 May 2025

The R560 in child support grant is 30% below the food poverty line, Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group’s household affordability index has noted. Read More

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Consumer inflation slightly higher in April

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 21 May 2025

Consumer Inflation was slightly higher in April at 2.8%, slightly higher than the 2.7% in March 2025, while the change in the Consumer Price Index between March and April was 0.3%. Read More

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SIU investigating water contracts worth R6 billion

Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 15 May 2025

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is leading the compliance fight to solve South Africa’s water crisis. Read More

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