SA’s economic growth rate revised down to 5.2%

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 18 November 2021

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the country’s economic growth rate has now been revised down to 5.2% from 5.3% due to the impact of the July unrest and other factors. Read More

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December 7 could be D-Day for land expropriation without compensation

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Andisiwe Makinana, Sowetan Live, 18 November 2021

The Constitution 18th Amendment Bill, which provides for expropriation of land without compensation, is scheduled for debate in the National Assembly on December 7. Read More

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SCA passes landmark decision on transfer of water use rights

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Ernest Mabuza, Sowetan Live, 12 November 2021

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment, which found that the National Water Act (NWA) allows for the transfer of water use entitlements, may have significant implications from a deal-making perspective. Read More

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Wondering why your food got so expensive? Blame fuel and fertiliser

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Kgaugelo Masweneng, Sowetan Live, 5 November 2021

This week’s sharp rise in the price of fuel — R1.21 a litre for petrol and R1.48 for diesel — and the record high fertiliser prices put both the consumer and farmer on the back foot. Read More

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Big petrol increases from Wednesday set to hit South Africans even harder

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Times Live, 2 November 2021

South Africans are set for another knock to their pockets, with big petrol price increases kicking in from Wednesday. Read More

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Food security: Cities must set up markets for small-scale farmers and traders, study urges

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Andisiwe Makinana, Times Live, 31 October 2021

Local governments must take a more proactive role in supporting small-scale food traders and producers, particularly in towns and cities. Read More

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