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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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Africa braces for strongest El Niño since 1950 – heat, drought and floods loom

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 12 September 2026

Africa faces a season of extreme heat, drought and flooding as forecasts show an unusually strong El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean, with scientists warning of severe impacts on harvests, water supplies, public health and electricity generation. Read More

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Fuel prices set to increase on Wednesday

Nosipho Radebe, SABC News, 31 August 2026

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced that both grades of petrol will increase on Wednesday by R1.34 per litre. Read More

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July’s inflation declined to 4.3%

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 19 August 2026

The latest data from Statistics South Africa shows that inflation has cooled from 5% in June to 4.3 % in July. Read More

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Fuel price adjustments: Petrol down 52c, diesel up by up to R1.38

SABC News, 3 August 2026

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced adjustments to fuel prices that will take effect on Wednesday. Read More

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Consumer inflation accelerates to 5% in June, the highest since 2024

Glorious Sefako-Musi, SABC News, 22 July 2026

Annual consumer price inflation jumped to 5 per cent in June, up from 4,5 per cent in May 2026. Read More

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Inflation warning: Loaf of bread could cost R45 in the next decade

Tshehla Cornelius Koteli, The Citizen, 16 July 2026

Data specialists have warned South Africans that a loaf of bread could cost R45 by 2036, more than double what it costs today, turning a basic staple into a much heavier expense. Read More

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