Fight for VAT-free chicken continues

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Tshehla Cornelius Koteli, The Citizen, 21 January 2025

Calls have been renewed for the government to make certain chicken products VAT-free to ensure food security in South Africa. Read More

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Big fuel price hikes expected in February

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Times Live, 14 January 2025

South African motorists are expected to be hit with big fuel price increases for the fourth consecutive month in February. Read More

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Joburg water crisis: Over 90 areas could see daily water throttling

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

 Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 5 January 2025

Johannesburg Water has announced temporary water restrictions, including throttling of supply, affecting multiple reservoirs and towers across the city. Read More

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Taps to run dry again: Joburg residents warned to brace for water throttling

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 2 January 2025

Johannesburg residents are bracing themselves for another bout of water throttling expected to come into effect on Thursday. Read More

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Household food basket: still too expensive for low-income consumers

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 31 December 2024

The household food basket cost slightly more in December than in November and more than a year ago, while it remains too expensive for low-income consumers who battle to feed their families on the National Minimum Wage. Read More

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Water restrictions in eThekwini suspended to accommodate holiday influx

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 26 December 2024

eThekwini Municipality will have a short reprieve on their water restrictions to accommodate visitors flocking to the coast for the holidays. Read More

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