1 minute Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says there is “a high risk of load shedding this weekend”. He says three units tripped earlier this week, and Eskom is eating into reserves. The power utility is briefing the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy on its 2023/2024 Financial Year Annual Report. #Eskom #MediaStatement LOADSHEDDING HIGH RISK…
Cape Town construction sites have been plagued by stoppages, but the construction mafia is highly active all over the country. “The Construction Mafia remains an ever-present threat to projects in both the public and private sectors – but there’s a limit to what the industry can do,” he says. “We need to see a ‘joined-up’…
[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…
The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup named “Trionda” is displayed during a presentation event in Mexico City, Mexico on October 3, 2025. Benin have solidified their lead in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifiers following a 1-0 win away against Rwanda on Friday. They now sit on 17 points with…
Suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke. Suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Chauke has told the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria that the latest developments regarding his career have affected his family life and those close to him. The enquiry is probing his fitness to hold office. This after former National…
File Image | Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya. Mandlanga Commission Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has challenged suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya on his assertion that General Fannie Masemola shouldn’t have been surprised at the Political Killings Task Team’s disbanding. Sibiya told the commission that many discussions took place on…
A woman buying bread at a shop. 2 minutes With over one thousand non-compliant spaza shops, factories and warehouses being forced to shut their doors, the City of Tshwane seeks to strengthen its approach to this crisis by approving a draft informal trading and township economy bylaw for public consultation. It is less than two…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy 3 minutes The Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy says the new ship-to-shore crane at the Port Elizabeth container terminal will enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Creecy was speaking during the launch of the crane, which is part of a R3 billion fleet renewal programme investment,…
The ZiG, which debuted in April amid pomp and fanfare, has been depreciating over the past weeks amid a shortage of the dollar despite the central bank attributing the weakening of the currency to speculation. THE month-on-month inflation quickened to 5,8% in September from 1,4% in the previous month as prices rose due to the…
Water tanker servicing an area. The City of Tshwane is once again embroiled in a heated political battle as corruption allegations resurface regarding a massive R777 million water tanker project. The controversy has sparked a public rift between former coalition partners, with accusations of falsified records and administrative negligence. Corruption allegations are related to the…
