COJ implements interim measures for water supply to furious residents

Westbury protest against a lack of water infrastructure over several years. The national government has urged residents of Westbury and Coronationville to exercise their right to protest responsibly and peacefully without damaging infrastructure. Government has also directed the City of Johannesburg to implement interim measures to address the current water supply challenges. This comes after…

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INFOGRAPHIC: Eskom struggles to keep up with peak demand

Camden Eskom power station. 2 minutes Eskom implemented Stage 2 loadshedding on Wednesday evening after announcing that the power utility had lost five generating units. The latest data from Eskom shows that the power utility struggled to keep up with electricity demand during the peak hours of Tuesday evening, having only 285.5 megawatts of capacity…

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South Africans should unite amid global tensions: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to the SONA debate. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of uniting as a country amid global tensions. Replying to political parties in Parliament after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate, he spoke on the importance of resolving the country’s internal issues instead of seeking help…

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Companies need to change recruitment approach for youth: Economist

Unemployed youth seeking work on roadside 1 minute Unemployment among the youth is unlikely to show any improvement unless employers change their approach in their recruitment processes. This as many employers are prioritizing experience as a prerequisite while hiring young people. The latest unemployment figures indicate that unemployment rate increased by one percentage point to…

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SANParks scoops nine awards at 18th annual Kudu Awards

1 minute The Garden Route National Park has won big at the 18th annual Kudu Awards, taking home nine awards. The Kudu Awards recognise those who help make SANParks a global leader in conservation. The Garden Route National Park, which stretches from Wilderness to Tsitsikamma, was named the best performing region, the Tsitsikamma section scooped…

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LIVE | Chief Albert Luthuli inquest continues

1 minute The grandson of the late Chief Albert Luthuli, Albert Luthuli Junior, is expected to continue with his testimony at the Pietermaritzburg High Court this morning. He did not conclude his testimony when he was testifying last week before the re-opened inquest into Luthuli’s death. The inquest is looking into the circumstances surrounding Luthuli’s…

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