Energy analyst Sampson Mamphweli warns that South Africa is heading towards a total blackout. Earlier, Eskom warned of the possibility of Stage 6 power cuts. In a briefing earlier, the power utility explained it had suffered significant losses overnight. It adds the current strike by employees also poses a serious challenge. “The strike itself came […]
Funeral service for some members of the Cradock Four. This year marks 37 years since the killing of the Cradock Four. Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkonto, and Sicelo Mhlawuli were murdered by the apartheid regime on the 27th of June in 1985. To commemorate this day, the Fort Calata Foundation in partnership with Rhodes […]
Against the backdrop of the Bavarian Alps, G7 leaders have come together at a critical time in world affairs. Record inflation, a cost of living crisis, and a brutal war in Ukraine are dominating the agenda. President Cyril Ramaphosa leads South Africa’s delegation to the talks – a guest of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He joins […]
Gold Circle’s Marketing and Events Executive Steve Marshall said Venniker was unseated when her horse reared as the gates opened at the start of the eighth race. “She suffered concussion and whiplash and as a precautionary measure, her doctor has advised that she takes time off,” said Marshall. Marshall says it is unfortunate that Saturday […]
Fresh off her sparkling innings of 150 in the first innings of the one-off Test against England at Taunton, Marizanne Kapp says that playing the format more often would grow the game. Fresh off her sparkling innings of 150 in the first innings of the one-off Test against England at Taunton, Marizanne Kapp says that […]
The ConCourt has ruled against Communications Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni in the analogue switch-off case. The 31 October deadline for set-top boxes has been declared unconstitutional. Justice Mhlantla says the minister should have given notice to industry stakeholders of the planned switch-off, in order to canvas their views. e.tv has welcomed the ruling. Source: eNCA
Assistant coach Deon Davids has hinted that some new players will be given a chance to show what they are capable of at Test level. The Springbok matchday squad to play Wales in the first of three Test matches in July will be named on Tuesday afternoon. As with any season-opening match, guessing the makeup […]
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it’s almost a year after the July riots and police in KwaZulu-Natal are still not adequately prepared to respond to any possible future unrest. The opposition party is conducting oversight visits to crime-ridden police stations in the province. On Monday, senior members of the party inspected police stations and satellite […]
Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has warned that the country might experience Stage 6 power cuts from 5pm on Tuesday. The country is currently on Stage 4. He says the current strike by employees is a serious challenge. De Ruyter was giving an update on the power grid. Source: eNCA
Several Eastern Cape residents are calling on the owners of the Enyobeni Tavern to provide reasons behind teenagers being allowed to consume alcohol on their business premises. At least 21 young people were killed at the tavern on Sunday morning – including teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. Investigations are underway into the possible cause of the […]