Limpopo mine blast destroys homes, residents demand repairs

A mine blast at Chromex mine in Burgersfort, Limpopo has left several houses damaged Several homes in six villages near Chromex Mine outside Burgersfort in Limpopo have been severely damaged following mine blasting activities three days ago. The houses have broken windows and cracks. The Minerals Resources Department and management of the responsible mine have…

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Eskom stabilises grid as it prepares for harsh winter

Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga. 2 minutes Eskom is conducting high levels of planned maintenance in anticipation for high demand for the coming winter season. According to a statement released on Friday, 11 April, the power utility says 14.85% of its generating capacity is offline for planned maintenance. “The high level of planned maintenance aims…

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Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty

Prosecutors say Ryan Routh, 58, was spotted with a rifle as he hid in the bushes near Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach. The man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has pleaded not guilty to the charges in a federal court. Prosecutors say Ryan Routh, 58, was…

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SA’s debt-service costs showing downward trend: Godongwana

FILE | Minister Enoch Godongwana Over the medium term, South Africa’s debt-service costs will increase by 3.8 percentage points annually, a significant reduction from 7.4 percent growth projected amid in the 2025 Budget, this is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Tabling this year’s Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to Parliament, in Cape Town, he…

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National Treasury, Reserve Bank to host G20 technical conference

Delegates at the G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting, December 12, 2024. 1 minute National Treasury and the Reserve Bank will jointly host a two-day technical meeting under the Group of 20 Finance Track. The Framework Working Group meeting will take place virtually starting today. Participants will mainly include officials from finance ministries and…

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