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Eskom’s rolling blackouts seriously disrupting farming: Agri SA

Written by on 7 July 2022

Agriculture body, Agri SA, has warned that the recent escalation in rolling blackouts has seriously disrupted farming operations, posing long-term risks to consumers and the economy. Farmers are reporting huge losses due to damages to machinery, equipment and stock amid power outages. Agri SA’s Executive Director Christo van der Rheede says, “The agriculture sector really […]

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GORDHAN PUTS DE RUYTER ON PEDESTAL – MOKONYANE

Written by on 6 July 2022

In an exclusive interview with Tshidi Madia, ANC NEC member Nomvula Mokonyane lays into the public enterprises minister for his treatment of the country’s power emergency. Controversial African National Congress national executive committee (ANC NEC) member Nomvula Mokonyane has accused Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan of turning the Eskom boss into an untouchable individual, while the minister remains unaccountable for the […]

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SOLIDARITY CONFIRMS ITS MEMBERS AT ESKOM HAVE ACCEPTED WAGE OFFER

Written by on 5 July 2022

Solidarity said that it expected that the wage negotiations would be finalised when unions met with Eskom on Tuesday afternoon. JOHANNESBURG – Trade union Solidarity has confirmed that its members at Eskom have accepted the new wage offer. The organisation is one of three recognised trade unions at the ailing power utility. Meanwhile, leaders of […]

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DA unveils bill to cut fuel price

Written by on 4 July 2022

The Democratic Alliance says it may have the answer to South Africa’s ever-rising fuel prices. The opposition party has unveiled its Fuel Price Deregulation Bill.The party hopes it can convince Parliament to adopt it into law. From Wednesday, motorists will pay well over R2 extra for a litre of diesel and petrol. Source eNCA

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LOAD SHEDDING STEALS JOBS, MAKES GAUTENG LESS COMPETITIVE: PARKS TAU

Written by on 4 July 2022

Clement Manyathela speaks to Gauteng economic development MEC, Parks Tau about the impact of load shedding on the economic state of the province. Eskom’s continued power cuts continue to have a devastating effect on South Africa’s economy. This as some businesses have to stop operating resulting in the loss of jobs. This is also according […]

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