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JHB water woes: Council backs Treasury’s turnaround plan

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Here’s a quick news round-up including the dark side of illicit mining, Joburg Water considering tightening its water restrictions, the top five business risks for 2025 and the new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act

2 Dec 2024 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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