DA calls on City Power to scrap its blanket disconnection plan

[File image]: City Power technician repairs electricity lines in Johannesburg. The DA in Johannesburg has criticised City Power‘s plan to cut electricity to entire neighbourhoods unless 80% of households prove legitimate vending compliance. #CityPowerServices #CityPowerFBE CITY POWER TO HALT POWER RESTORATION UNTIL 80% CUSTOMER VENDING COMPLIANCE IS MET.^RM pic.twitter.com/jmuJCim8hg — @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) August 15, 2025…

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BMIT Knowledge Group to develop a funding model for SABC

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has appointed BMIT Knowledge Group to develop a funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). BMIT is an IT and telecoms research house located in Johannesburg. In a statement, the department says…

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PSA concerned about the ‘dire state of disrepair’ at Tembisa Hospital

Tembisa Hospital, in Ekurhuleni. 2 minutes The Public Servants Association (PSA) has raised concerns about the dilapidation of the Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. In a statement, the PSA has noted the crumbling infrastructure, a shortage of essential resources and unsafe working conditions. Its formally requested the Employment and Labour Department conduct an in-depth inspection of…

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DA calls for suspension of EMPD deputy over alleged ‘Cat’ Matlala link

Ekurhuleni’s deputy metro police chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng has called for the suspension of the municipality’s deputy metro police chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. The call comes as the City of Tshwane council sits this afternoon to deliberate on a number of issues and Mkhwanazi’s possible precautionary suspension over alleged links to controversial businessman…

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Report slams DMPR over Broken mining promises to communities

Houses seen next to mines. 2 minutes A report released by the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) has found that Parliament’s mining portfolio committee and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) have failed to hold mining companies accountable for failing to keep promises made to mining communities. The report titled Looted…

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Pirates’ coach announces end of season departure

Coach Jose Riveiro speaking to SABC Sport 1 minute Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has shocked the Buccaneers faithful by announcing that he’ll step down at the end of the season. THE LAST DANCE 💻 Full Details: ⤵️ ⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/VjohKrkUK1 — Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) April 3, 2025 Riveiro has informed management of his decision not…

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