SASSA Head Office 3 minutes The North Gauteng High Court’s ruling ordering the government to remedy the defects in the regulations and change the design and administration of the SRD grant will go a long way to helping millions of households who depend on the grant for their livelihoods. That’s according to the Institute for Economic…
[FILE] Eskom has submitted a request to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for approval of a revised tariff system. 2 minutes Johannesburg’s City Power has voiced its opposition to Eskom’s proposed tariff structure changes, citing concerns about the financial burden on consumers. Eskom has submitted a request to the National Energy Regulator…
Miners in a cave. 1 minute A new study by the Benchmarks Foundation has revealed that legitimate mining companies in South Africa are connected to syndicates that buy gold from illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, and funnel it into the formal economy. The illegal operations also involve scrap metal dealers, security companies, and law…
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa briefs the media. 1 minute The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says there will not be a 36% electricity tariff hike in South Africa. Ramokgopa was speaking on the sidelines of the second day of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) lekgotla being…
Trade Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau. 4 minutes Plans by the Trade Industry and Competition Minister to set up a R100 billion Transformation Fund have received mixed reactions from those in the business community. The fund seeks to empower black business through the use of contributions made by big businesses in respect of the…
A roof top solar installed. 1 minute Energy experts are warning homeowners of the financial consequences of having rooftop solar systems that comply with regulations but are not registered with Eskom. It comes as the power utility and municipalities ramp up efforts to enforce stricter controls on solar systems tied to the grid. Energy expert…
FILE PHOTO: Test tubes labelled “Bird Flu” and eggs are seen in this picture illustration. 1 minute The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is urging the government and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen to expedite the rollout of bird flu vaccinations, citing delays caused by stringent biosecurity protocols that leave the industry vulnerable to outbreaks. The…
The Google logo is seen on the Google house at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US January 10, 2024. 3 minutes Alphabet’s Google, already facing an unprecedented regulatory onslaught, is looking to shape public perception and policies on artificial intelligence ahead of a global wave of AI regulation….
The #PayTheGrants Campaign members protest in Pretoria on December 19, 202 over SRD grant restrictions. 2 minutes The #PayTheGrants Campaign says the ruling on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) regulations is a major victory for beneficiaries and those previously excluded, due to the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) restrictive regulations. On Thursday, the…
File image: A banner of the Ditsobotla Local Municipality. 2 minutes Some businesses in the troubled Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg in the North West may be forced to close their doors soon as the municipality struggles to provide them with stable electricity. Many businesses have been without electricity for weeks and are forced to…
