WASHINGTON – Oil prices rose by about 5% after US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was “over” following renewed fighting. The conflict intensified after Iranian attacks on ships in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it will continue controlling the waterway and has threatened ships that do not follow […]
VEREENIGING – Residents and businesses in Vereeniging CBD, Peace Haven and Duncanville Industrial and Victoria are experiencing an emergency power outage due to a faulty 88kV conductor at the Vereeniging DS Substation. Emfuleni Local Municipality says technicians have been dispatched and are working to restore electricity as quickly as possible. The municipality has not provided […]
EKURHULENI – The ANC in Ekurhuleni says a recent Public Protector’s report into governance and service delivery failures in the DA-led City of Cape Town supports its long-standing criticism of the DA’s leadership. The party argues that the findings reflect similar challenges experienced in Ekurhuleni during the DA-led coalition government between 2021 and 2023, including […]
JOHANNESBURG – Johannesburg residents have been advised to prepare for a planned 12-hour water shutdown by Rand Water on 17 July, from 7am to 7pm. The maintenance may result in low water pressure or no water in several areas, including Sandton, Midrand, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto and Lenasia. Johannesburg Water says water supply may not return […]
PRETORIA – Questions have emerged over whether Julius Malema could be called to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after evidence leaders presented WhatsApp messages allegedly linking him to communications between Feroz Khan and former Crime Intelligence official André Sayed. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says the decision on whether Malema will be called rests […]
JOHANNESBURG – Alleged cartel member Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala is now scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 15 July. The commission has also instructed him to submit his statement by Wednesday. Matlala’s original appearance was postponed due to heightened public and media interest. He appeared virtually before the commission, while his legal […]