Eskom confident of meeting winter peak demands

Eskom electricity infrastructure. 1 minute Eskom says it currently has sufficient electricity capacity to sustain the grid during the upcoming winter months. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane says that despite the recent implementation of load shedding, the power utility is now in a strong position and is well prepared for the increased demand for…

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Unions want Godongwana to move away from austerity in his Budget

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. 2 minutes Workers are hoping that the revised budget to be tabled tomorrow will be more people-centered and push for economic growth and job creation. Labour union federations Cosatu, Fedusa and Saftu have urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to move away from austerity measures introduced in previous budgets. The country’s worsening…

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Limpopo contractors pin hopes on Budget for infrastructure boost

[FILE] The municipality is unable to maintain its infrastructure and is struggling too meet its obligation to pay staff salaries. 2 minutes Government contractors in Limpopo are hopeful that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s upcoming budget will prioritise infrastructure development. This follows ongoing complaints from small businesses over delayed payments and slow project implementation. The Forum…

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Winde hails deal that protects 3 000 food sector jobs

Food manufacturer Tiger Brands has announced the recall of 20 million canned KOO and Hugo vegetable brands due to a leak. 1 minute Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says over 3000 jobs will be saved at the Langeberg and Ashton Food (LAF) cannery in the Boland. Winde says the food company Tiger Brands recently informed…

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Mpumalanga pumps over R11 million to support SMMEs

SMME and Cooperative seminar & exhibition held at Sabie 2 minutes The Mpumalanga Economic Development and Tourism Department has pledged R11 million to boost struggling Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and revive Sabie’s ailing economy. MEC Makhosazane Masilela has announced that the funding will specifically target the revival of the mining and forestry sectors…

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