South Africa is forging ahead with a plan to create a new state-owned power company by converting three coal-fired plants into gas-burning generators to ease the nation’s energy crisis. State power utility Eskom generates most of South Africa’s electricity, and has subjected the country to rolling blackouts since 2008 because its old and poorly maintained […]
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) says the correct processes must be carried out to determine if the heads of the Tembisa Hospital engaged in corrupt activities. Last week, Gauteng Premier David Makhura announced the precautionary suspension of the chief financial officer (CFO) Lerato Madyo and the head of Tembisa Hospital Ashley […]
Parliament’s Communications Committee has adopted the names of members who will serve on the sub-committee that will process the SABC board nominations. Seven of the eleven Portfolio Committee members are in the sub-committee. Four of them will represent the African National Congress (ANC) and three will represent opposition parties. The current SABC Board now has 45 days left in […]
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said that Khayelitsha residents in Cape Town could enjoy better services soon. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said that Khayelitsha residents in Cape Town could enjoy better services soon. She made the announcement while visiting the township on Wednesday after the community had complained for several months about poor social […]
The Jacob Zuma Foundation said that it would study a judgment by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, which has ruled that VBS Mutual Bank can seize his moveable assets to repay a R6.5 million loan. The Jacob Zuma Foundation said that it would study a judgment by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, which has ruled […]
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has joined several political parties in voicing opposition to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response on the Phala Phala farm saga. Ramaphosa’s question and answer session in the National Assembly was delayed by more than an hour on Tuesday as some opposition MPs called for it to be held in person. The President […]
The fleet-footed Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf and Canan Moodie will make his international debut after Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Pieter-Steph du Toit were ruled out due to knee injuries while Elton Jantjies also misses out on selection after injuring his hand. The Springboks have made a staggering eight changes to their starting […]
Mbatha’s murder shocked the nation after his remains were found in a burnt-out car in Klipgat, just 40km from Pretoria. LGBTQI+ advocacy group Iranti said the brutal slaying of activist Sam Mbatha puts the spotlight on burgeoning hate crime. The group has called for the Hate Crimes Bill to be urgently signed into law. Speaking […]
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Investigative Directorate spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka says they relied on both their own evidence and that of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture to build their case against the former Transnet senior executives and Gupta-linked company executives. This after the directorate arrested the former Transnet CEO Brian Molefe and the parastatal’s […]
The protestors believe foreigners are putting pressure on the healthcare facility. Kalafong hospital CEO Sello Matjila said law enforcement was monitoring the situation outside the health facility after protestors believed to be affiliated with Operation Dudula prevented foreigners from entering. The protestors believe foreigners are putting pressure on the healthcare facility. Some South Africans have […]