Chairperson of the committee, Donald Selamolela, raised concerns about the potential liquidity challenges faced by Prasa and Sanral if their funding models and legislative impediments are not resolved. He noted the importance of these entities in delivering essential infrastructure services to South Africans. “These jewels of infrastructure projects give meaning to service delivery for our…
A roof top solar installed. 2 minutes The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) has urged the public to consult their municipalities before installing an energy backup system as the country faces electricity supply challenges. Many South Africans have gone off the grid due to the unresolved energy crisis. Last week, Eskom implemented stage six…
An illegal miner brought to the surface at Sabie mine in Mpumalanga. 2 minutes All the illegal miners who were allegedly trapped underground at an abandoned mine in Sabie, Mpumalanga have been brought to the surface. The last illegal miner was brought to the surface just after 7pm. More than 150 illegal miners have been…
File Image: The four accused including Joslin’s mother Kelly Smith appear in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s court. 1 minute The pre-trial hearing in the case of the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smit is expected to get underway in the High Court in Cape Town today. The girl’s mother Kelly Smith, her boyfriend Jacquin Appollis and Steveno…
SAPS bids farewell to Constable Boipelo Senoge. 1 minute The mood is sombre at the Anglican Church at Rocklands in Bloemfontein where friends, family and colleagues of Constable Boipelo Senoge have converged for her funeral service. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola as well as Free State Premier Maqueen…
Office of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. 2 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) has criticized Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau’s proposal to establish a R100 billion Transformation Fund aimed at supporting black-owned businesses. The DA has described the move as a unilateral and irresponsible policy decision that undermines…
1 minute Two people have been taken to hospital after strong winds blew away the roof of a petrol station in Welkom, Free State. According to Free State Department of Cooperative Governance spokesperson Zimasa Mbewu, the local fire station, a school, and several houses have also been severely damaged. Mbewu says that it is not…
Water running from a tap. 1 minute The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is urging residents to use water sparingly amid the current summer season. The municipality is concerned about the high consumption levels despite the average levels of the Metro’s supply dams standing at 80%. High temperatures are expected to continue. The Mayoral Committe Member…
Premier Soccer League, General Manager Andile Ncobo. 1 minute General Manager of the Premier Soccer League and former international referee Andile Ncobo and his wife are expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court in the Western Cape on Monday. They are facing fraud and money laundering charges for allegedly embezzling millions of rand for…
3 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy has been held back from reaching its full potential. Speaking during his address, he reaffirms the government’s commitment to working with businesses, labour unions, and social partners to drive structural reforms for inclusive growth and job creation. To support black-owned and small businesses, Ramaphosa announces a…
