Eskom electricity infrastructure. 1 minute Eskom says it currently has sufficient electricity capacity to sustain the grid during the upcoming winter months. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane says that despite the recent implementation of load shedding, the power utility is now in a strong position and is well prepared for the increased demand for…
The City of Ekurhuleni has suspended the electricity increase of R126 for two months The City of Ekurhuleni council has approved the mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s request to suspend a R126 increased electricity charge for two months. The temporary suspension will allow the city to engage with the residents. [MEDIA STATEMENT] The African National…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema appears in court. The Congress of Traditional Leaders (Contralesa) says the gun-firing sentence handed down to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema raises questions about fairness and leadership in the country. Malema, on Thursday, received a five-year sentence and is expected to appeal the sentence. Contralea President…
A handcuffed man. 1 minute The family of Patricia Keppler, a 22-year-old Gauteng Traffic Warden from Eldorado Park, is seeking justice following her murder. Her boyfriend, a 42-year-old police officer, has been arrested in connection with the crime. According to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the suspect allegedly fired multiple shots through a window…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube. 2 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it rejects any attempt in what it has termed as a “faction of the ANC” which is allegedly encouraging President Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss its member and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube as well as other DA-affiliated Ministers “for conducting their jobs. “Doing…
[File photo] Egypt captain Mohamed Salah Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has put aside his travails at Liverpool and is focused on Africa Cup of Nations success with his national team, coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday. Egypt’s talisman is at the tournament in Morocco on the back of a fiery outburst after being dropped by…
A scholar transport vehicle is seen during an inspection by the Department of Transport on 22 January 2026. Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has committed to reducing scholar transport crashes by increasing law enforcement visibility on the roads to ensure compliance with road traffic rules. Fourteen learners were killed when a scholar transport…
Taxis at a rank in Gauteng 1 minute Taxi association SANTACO has distanced itself from individuals posing as taxi industry officials who are reportedly stopping private vehicle drivers and demanding money. The organisation has also called on the public to ignore social media claims that taxi operators plan to impound private vehicles. SANTACO spokesperson Mmatshikhidi…
Johannesburg’s hijacked-buildings Some occupants of a hijacked building in the Johannesburg CBD say staying there is their only option. Most of them are destitute and jobless. This emerged during a multidisciplinary sting operation at the building over the weekend. Mayoral Committee Member for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, says a turf war over hijacked buildings in…
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba briefs the media. 2 minutes ActionSA says the appointment of Forum 4 Service Delivery leader Mbhahare Kekana as the deputy president of the party is with immediate effect. Forum 4 Service Delivery has merged with ActionSA and will contest the 2026 local government elections under the ActionSA umbrella. The announcement was…
