City Power pauses power restoration over illegal connections

[File image]: City Power technician repairs electricity lines in Johannesburg. City Power says they will be halting the restoration of power supply in certain areas of Johannesburg until it verifies that at least 80% of customers in that area are purchasing electricity legitimately. According to the power utility, this decision follows a notable increase of…

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Social grants not affected by Postbank, SASSA contract termination

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe appearing before the standing committee on social development in Parliament, August 27, 2025. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has given an assurance that social grant payments will not be affected by the termination of the master service agreement between SASSA and Postbank.    The Minister emphasized that social grant payments…

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Condolences pour in for ANC stalwart Dennis Neer

[File image] Former Eastern Cape MEC for Community Safety Dennis Neer 2 minutes Condolences are being shared following the passing of African National Congress (ANC) stalwart Dennis Neer on Friday at the age of 76, after a prolonged illness. Neer, a former Eastern Cape MEC for Community Safety, was deeply involved in the ANC’s underground…

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Nkabinde Enquiry hears there was overwhelming evidence against Cato Manor Police Unit

Court gavel. Retired KwaZulu-Natal Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Moipone Noko has told the Nkabinde Enquiry, that former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shaun Abrahams was justified in authorising a racketeering certificate against former KZN Hawks Head Major General Johan Booysen. Booysen and members of the Cato Manor Police Unit were accused of operating…

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