Local government should prioritised: Ramaphosa

ANC supporters seen in Khayelitsha, Western Cape for the 113th celebration. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa says they will prioritise fixing local government for the people of South Africa. Ramaphosa was speaking at the Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha where the party delivered its January 8 statement. His comments come at…

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SAMWU hails City of Tshwane for 3.5% salary increment

FILE: Samwu members marching to Tshwane House, demanding the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers in August 2025. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has hailed the current City of Tshwane administration for finally implementing the long-outstanding 3.5% salary increase owed to municipal workers since 2021. However, the union emphasised that the responsibility for the delay lies with the previous administration,…

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NERSA approves Eskom tariff plan amid Stage 4 load shedding

National Energy Regulator of South Africa offices in Arcadia, Pretoria. 1 minute The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved Eskom’s retail tariff plan, aimed at creating a more cost-reflective, transparent, and equitable tariff structure. This comes as the country faces stage four load shedding. Eskom announced the power cuts yesterday following the…

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Mbalula acknowledges loss of wards to MK Party in KZN

The Secretary-General’s Office led by myself convened a meeting with the KZN Provincial Task Team (PTT). The purpose of this meeting is to assess progress on the work of the PTT since its appointment by the National Executive Committee (NEC). 2 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed concern over its recent losses to…

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Limpopo traders cash in as Armed Forces Day brings influx of visitors

[File] South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers parade. Local restaurants, catering services, and informal food vendors in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, say they are experiencing a steady rise in customers ahead of the Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday.   Transport operators and retail businesses are also benefiting from the influx of visitors.  Some entrepreneurs have welcomed the government’s decision to…

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