Augustus Consulting Special Project

Food & Water Security in South Africa Media Review

Augustus Consulting monitors reports of food and water security in South Africa, including media articles, blogs, opinion pieces and other announcements. Unless otherwise indicated (such as in articles written by Augustus Consulting), the language and views contained in the search results reflect those of the originating author and/or publication and do not necessarily represent the views of Augustus Consulting. Archived media reviews are available: Water Security and Food Security.

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Government steps up fight against corruption in water sector

SABC News, 5 March 2026

National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi has issued a stern warning to so‑called water mafias and officials within the Department of Water and Sanitation, accused of colluding with criminal networks operating in South Africa’s water sector. Read More

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Consumer inflation edges down to 3.5% as food and fuel prices ease

Katlego Legodi, SABC News, 18 February 2026

The annual Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) softened in January, edging lower to 3.5% from 3.6% in December. Read More

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High water demand straining SA’s infrastructure: Majodina

SABC News, 15 February 2026

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, says high water demand in South Africa is posing a challenge to the country’s infrastracture. Read More

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AgriSA welcomes AGOA one-year extension

SABC News, 5 February 2024

AgriSA has welcomed the US Senate’s approval of a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Read More

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Household food basket price up again, but slightly less than a year ago

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 2 February 2026

The monthly household food basket cost more in January than it did in December, but the price was at least slightly cheaper than in January 2025. Read More

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Rand Water’s third phase maintenance programme underway in Joburg

SABC News, 6 January 2026

he third and final phase of Rand Water’s planned maintenance programme is underway in Johannesburg. Read More

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