Load-shedding will continue until Friday morning, says Eskom. While Eskom says it is still on track to suspend load-shedding at 5am on Friday, it has warned of the possibility of load-shedding next week. The power utility said the power system remains fragile. “And while that holds, Eskom will continue with the current instance of load-shedding […]
A view of collapsed containers destroyed by the heavy rains and flooding, across from the old airport south of Durban, April 13, 2022. Twelve people have been arrested after two retail outlets were broken into and looted on Wednesday night at Umlazi township J section south of Durban. This incident follows another looting incident that […]
Civic organisation, Dear South Africa, says government should not rush to implement permanent laws addressing COVID-19 and future pandemics. Civic organisation, Dear South Africa, says government should not rush to implement permanent laws addressing COVID-19 and future pandemics. With warnings of a fifth wave that may hit the country as soon as May, Dear South […]
A handover will take place between Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga and Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu in Pretoria on Friday morning. The functions and responsibilities of Early Childhood Development will on Friday be officially migrated from the Social Development Department to the Department of Education. A handover will take place between Basic Education […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa will take the witness stand when the Human Rights Commission’s July unrest hearing resumes. Source: eNCA
President Cyril Ramaphosa during a press conference. President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government has concluded the auction of high-demand spectrum for mobile telecommunications. He says this will prove a significant milestone in growing and transforming the economy. In his weekly newsletter released on Tuesday, Ramaphosa says the licencing of the spectrum is one of the […]
Brace yourself — another fuel price hike is coming our way. From petrol to paraffin, East Cape Fuels is predicting a massive increase across the board. The petrol sales and distribution company expects the petrol price to increase by at least R1.23 per litre. Diesel and paraffin are expected to soar by over R1.30 per litre. The […]
EFF leader, Julius Malema and party member, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi leave the Randburg Magistrate Court after their assault case. Lobby group AfriForum’s witness, trauma counsellor and pastor, Hendrik Human, will continue to testify in the High Court in Johannesburg in the “Kill the Boer” matter between the lobby group and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). AfriForum […]
For many, Vereeniging has become one of the most dangerous and unsafe places in the Vaal Triangle as it has become notorious for drug dealing and robbery. For years, the community has been crying on deaf ears about foreign nationals flooding the area and selling drugs. Yesterday, Vereeniging came to a standstill as taxi drivers […]
Christine Lagarde speaks with Daniel Mminele. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Daniel Mminele as head of the newly established Presidential Climate Finance Task Team. The former deputy Reserve Bank governor will lead the country’s efforts to mobilise finance for a just transition. The announcement follows a R130-billion support package signed last year with the US and European […]