Over 2 000 informal homes electrified by City Power

Electricity cables seen in an informal settlement 1 minute City Power in Johannesburg has emphasised the importance of access to electricity, saying it’s essential for socio-economic development. The power utility says it’s expanding its electricity network in Johannesburg’s informal settlements to safeguard human rights. It says despite limited resources, it has exceeded its target to…

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SA keeps 4th spot in RMB’s Africa investment ranking

RMB building The RMB Where to Invest in Africa Index ranks South Africa at number four, the position it also held last year. The report says South Africa maintains this position as a crucial hub with a robust financial sector. Seychelles was ranked number one for a stable environment and high human development, followed by…

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Letter claims two Samro board members booted out

Samro logo. Amid ongoing tensions at the South African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), a letter is circulating to members stating that two board members have been booted out. Earlier this week, Samro defended the return of three publishers listed in the Fundudzi Forensic Report, following the Extraordinary General meeting end of August. The report flagged…

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‘Sibiya’s stay-at-home order by Masemola justified to allow investigations’

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola briefs the media. Lawyer for National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has argued that the application brought before the High Court by Deputy Police Commissioner for Crime Detection Lt. General Shadrack Sibiya is premature. Advocate Stefan Coetzee has argued that Masemola’s actions in issuing Sibiya with a stay-at-home order are justified…

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