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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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Act quickly or Gauteng taps will run dry, warns Rand Water

Gill Gifford, Times Live, 13 October 2024

Gauteng is officially experiencing a water crisis, water storage levels are critical and if consumers don’t quickly implement water saving measures the province is in danger of depleted reservoirs and dry taps. Read More

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Western Cape dam levels at full capacity after winter rainfall

Vania van der Heever, SABC News, 10 October 2024

The Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation says dam levels in the province are above 100% capacity. Read More

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Cost of food basket increases by R30

Sibongile Mashaba, Sowetan Live, 7 October 2024

The cost of the average household food basket increased by nearly R30 in September, with some items prioritised and bought first skyrocketing by up to 11%. Read More

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Competition Commission notes high food prices

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 4 October 2024

The Competition Commission says it has observed that essential food prices remain high and are increasing at a rate that is unaffordable for low-income households. Read More

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City of Tshwane braces for water supply interruptions

SABC News, 30 September 2024

Tshwane residents have been warned to brace themselves for possible water supply interruptions due to a power trip at Rand Water’s Mapleton Booster Pumping Station on Sunday. Read More

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Vaal Dam levels continue to drop, now 40% lower than last year

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 20 September 2024

According to the Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest weekly report, the Vaal Dam has dropped to alarming levels. Read More

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