# Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa must move from energy planning to delivery, backed by a 2.23-trillion-rand electricity investment programme. Speaking to energy sector leaders in Johannesburg, Ramokgopa said the Integrated Resource Plan targets 105-thousand-megawatts of new generation capacity by 2039, including solar, wind, gas, storage and nuclear. He says private […]
# The Industrial Development Corporation has approached the National Treasury for an explicit government guarantee to help attract funding on more generous terms and strengthen its development mandate. The State-owned financier has also engaged the South African Revenue Service about possible tax exemptions similar to those available to the Development Bank of Southern Africa. IDC […]
# The Activists and Citizens Forum says allegations of vote buying within the ANC are longstanding and require greater public scrutiny. This follows recent allegations by ANC National Executive Committee member Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The group claims the practice has occurred during leadership contests, including the 2007 Polokwane conference. The forum’s spokesperson Dennis Bloem alleges that […]
# The case against Zimbabwean-British national Ndodana Tshuma, who faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm, has been postponed to September 8 in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Tshuma, who is wanted in Britain over the alleged murder of his wife and two daughters, was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, last month. His lawyer, Chrispin […]
# Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya says he sent a team to verify an operation at the home of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe in Sandton. Lebeya told the Madlanga Commission that he does not know Molefe and that he received a call from Malcolm X, alleging that people claiming to be Hawks were conducting a […]
# DA Parliamentary Leader George Michalakis says the party is asking the Constitutional Court to uphold the Western Cape High Court’s ruling in its VAT challenge. The DA wants Section 74 of the VAT Act declared unconstitutional, arguing that Parliament, rather than Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, should determine tax increases. He says VAT affects South […]
# Newly formed political movement, MOVE SA says more than 300 South Africans have stepped forward to contest municipal council seats under its banner, just over 30 days after the party was formed. Party president, Rali Mampeule, says MOVE SA will contest Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Emfuleni in the 2026 Local Government Elections. The candidates have […]
# Retired Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga commission private investigator Paul O’Sullivan sought an update on the Hawks’ investigation into the Phala Phala matter. Lebeya says he declined to provide any information, maintaining investigation progress could not be discussed with private individuals. He also testified that O’Sullivan was with president Cyril Ramaphosa’s […]
# The Government Employees Medical Scheme is hosting its annual symposium in Cape Town, focusing on improved communication on healthcare information. GEMS chairperson Nomzamo Tutu says medical scheme jargon often prevents members from understanding their benefits and navigating the healthcare system. She says GEMS must listen to members, simplify communication and provide better education. She […]
