# The DA has written to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, urging an investigation into Ekurhuleni’s policy requiring residents to obtain affidavits and open police cases before stolen electricity cables are replaced. DA’s Michael Waters says this creates barriers to service, and unfairly shifts the City’s responsibility to residents. He also wants NERSA […]
# Deputy minister of Communications Mondli Gungubele says the Gauteng High Court ruling against social media giant, Meta, will protect children from sexual abuse and explicit content. The court ruled that Meta must permanently close several anonymous Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels distributing child pornography involving South African learners. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Gungubele asserted […]
# Sakeliga and TLU SA have filed a High Court application to stop the Water and Sanitation Department from unlawfully collecting expired water-use debts. They argue that water charges lapse after three years under the Prescription Act. The Department had previously admitted this in 2021 but has since reversed its position. Sakeliga’s Tian Alberts warns […]
# Build One South Africa has praised president Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership on the global stage, especially within the G20. However, BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane urged that the summit’s success be measured by increased investment, not just meetings. Maimane also called for a stronger local government, and a clear economic plan for the Government of National […]
# Build One South Africa’s leader, Mmusi Maimane, has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to take decisive action and appoint an ethical Police minister from within the force. During the Presidency’s budget vote, Maimane questioned the ethics of current Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s conduct and warned against placing him as a ghost worker. He urged […]
# The Vrystaat Arts Festival celebrates 25 years of cultural richness at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. Festival Director Michael Garbett says the event continues to showcase diverse voices, genres, and art forms. This year’s lineup included 72 productions, 21 book talks, and international acts through partnerships. It also highlights a tribute […]
# BankservAfrica’s Economic Transactions Index recorded a second monthly rise in June, indicating improved economic momentum. The index, which tracks all electronic transactions at seasonally adjusted real prices, rose by 0.4-percent to 139.1. According to the index, the back-to-back increases suggest stronger second-quarter growth, with mining and manufacturing sectors likely to contribute positively. It adds […]
# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for failing to tackle the country’s murder crisis. Speaking in Parliament, Maimane said the over 26-thousand murders last year resemble a warzone. He urged Ramaphosa to take decisive action, saying coffins could stretch from Hyde Park to the Union Buildings. Maimane emphasised […]
# Eskom says five-gigawatts of repowering projects across six coal sites are underway, with two-gigawatts set for rollout by 2026 via public-private partnerships. Group executive Bheki Nxumalo says these form part of Eskom’s Just Energy Transition strategy to add 20-gigawatts of clean power by 2040. The projects, featuring solar, battery and gas, aim to decarbonise […]
