# The City of Tshwane has joined the global community in commemorating International Albinism Awareness Day today. Running under the theme “Proudly in my Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones”, promotes dignity, equality and inclusion for persons with albinism. The city says people with albinism continue to face discrimination, stigma and harmful stereotypes that affect their […]
# Malawian President Arthur Peter Mutharika is in South Africa on a private visit. According to the Malawian Presidency, Mutharika is accompanied by First Lady Gertrude Mutharika. Authorities have not disclosed the purpose of the trip, the duration of the visit, or details of the President’s itinerary. It is also unclear whether Mutharika visit includes […]
# The chairperson of the Section 89 Impeachment Committee, Makashule Gana, has confirmed receiving court papers from president Cyril Ramaphosa’s lawyers seeking to halt Parliament’s impeachment inquiry linked to the Phala Phala scandal. Ramaphosa filed an urgent application in the High Court in the Western Cape, arguing the process should be suspended while he challenges […]
# The DA in Gauteng has clarified its complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission, alleging government departments are failing to report and investigate cases of suspected statutory rape linked to underage pregnancies. DA spokesperson Angel Khanyile says thousands of girls under 16 fall pregnant each year, yet few cases reach the criminal justice […]
# Eskom says improved power station performance and reduced unplanned outages are strengthening the country’s electricity supply as winter demand increases. The utility reported that its Energy Availability Factor has risen to 63.24-percent, up from 57.91-percent a year ago. Diesel spending has also fallen sharply, dropping by nearly 89-percent year-on-year to 615-million-rand. Eskom spokesperson Daphne […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements has deployed teams to ensure road networks are fully prepared for the Comrades Marathon taking place tomorrow. Approximately 22-thousand runners are expected to participate in the iconic race between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Department spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya says the department has also deployed Road Traffic Inspectorate officers […]
# Eskom has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings, following the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign credit rating. Fitch upgraded Eskom’s long-term issuer default rating to B+ from B, with a stable outlook. Eskom says the upgrade reflects its strong link to government support and ongoing operational improvements. The utility spokesperson Daphne […]
# Eskom says more than 726-thousand customers are no longer affected by load reduction, representing 43-percent of households targeted under its elimination programme. The utility says load reduction has been fully eliminated in the Northern and Western Cape, with nationwide efforts continuing through smart meter installations and infrastructure upgrades. The utility spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says […]
# Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba has come under scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission over why he allegedly failed to alert police to certain illegal activities. This comes amid scrutiny over the 2021 Aeroton drug bust. Commissioner Sesi Baloyi challenged Mashaba’s claim that he always refers such matters to SAPS, citing previous evidence involving […]
