News in South Africa 17th November: 1. Egg supply is steadily increasing: The supply of egg and poultry meat is steadily increasing following shortages triggered by a bird flu outbreak that began in April, the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development said. “We are happy that the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak is under control […]
News in South Africa 25th October: 1. Tax breaks for inverters and batteries: Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the government wants more businesses and households to opt for rooftop solar, and efforts are under way to push for a tax incentive to be extended to inverters and batteries part of solar PV systems. The minister […]
News in South Africa 9th October: 1. Egg rationing in full swing: The Competition Commission supports the rationing of eggs and chicken, but experts warn it can lead to serious problems. Over the last few weeks, an avian flu outbreak in South Africa caused egg and chicken shortages nationwide. In response to these shortages, retailers […]
News in South Africa 6th October: 1. Cost of living crisis: Economists have flagged South Africa’s fiscal crisis, a weakening rand, and the consequences of poor governance – painting a bleak future for the average South African as the cost of living crisis deteriorates. South African Reward Association member Kirk Kruger said South Africans are […]
News in South Africa 4th October: 1. Eggs rationed: Woolworths and Pick n Pay are rationing eggs to customers in a bid to ensure regular supply as SA’s worst ever avian influenza outbreak continues to gather momentum. Woolworths said in response to questions on Tuesday that it had “implemented a limit on whole egg purchases […]
News in South Africa 4th May: 1. Warning over infection spikes: The Gauteng Health Department has issued a warning over a spike in Covid-19 infections in the province, highlighting cluster outbreaks in Vereeniging, parts of Tshwane, and parts of Johannesburg. Health authorities are urging people to continue obeying lockdown rules. This over fears of a […]
