# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged veterans of the African National Congress to stop criticising the party publicly. This follows criticism by former president Thabo Mbeki over the ANC’s stance on the Constitutional Court ruling related to Parliament’s handling of the Phala Phala matter involving president Cyril Ramaphosa. Addressing the ANC Veterans League, he […]
# The City of Tshwane Utility Services mayoral committee member, Frans Boshielo has reiterated calls to its residents to use water sparingly as major maintenance by Rand Water and Eskom continues until June 2. The work will affect 69 reservoirs, causing low water pressure and intermittent supply interruptions. He confirmed that an Emergency Shutdown Operations […]
# The South African Bureau of Standards has accepted findings of a forensic investigation confirming serious governance, procurement and labour irregularities flagged by whistleblowers in 2024. The probe uncovered evidence of irregular expenditure, undeclared conflicts of interest, flawed recruitment processes and procurement breaches. SABS board chairperson, Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, says interventions including disciplinary proceedings, are […]
# A new report on South Africa’s just energy transition warns that thousands of jobs linked to Sasol could be at risk without urgent planning. Chemical engineer Bruce Young says about 27-thousand direct and 425-thousand indirect jobs depend on Sasol’s operations. Ageing infrastructure, declining coal quality, gas shortages and global pressure to cut emissions are […]
# Acting Provincial Commissioner Phumelele Makoba has warned that any violent action linked to a protest by the All Truck Drivers Forum South Africa on the N2 and N3 highway today will be met with decisive law enforcement. Makoba say surveillance and deployment plans are in place as they monitor the situation and maintain law […]
# The South African Weather Service says widespread morning fog in several parts of the country is expected today, followed by cloudy to partly cloudy and warm conditions. Isolated showers are expected in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern Cape. Gauteng is forecast to be cool in the morning, becoming warmer later in the […]
# The second interim report of the Madlanga Commission is now before president Cyril Ramaphosa, with expectations growing that several arrests could soon follow. The commission investigating allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration within law enforcement and state institutions resumes hearings on Monday with suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona scheduled to testify. Investigators continue […]
# The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved an amended negotiated pricing agreement framework with Eskom for two ferrochrome producers. This includes interim concessionary tariffs. The power utility applied for a 62-cents-per-kilowatt-hour tariff for the smelters. Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says the agreement supports industrial capacity, jobs and economic activity while protecting standard […]
# Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona is challenging his suspension, calling it unlawful and unfair. Through his legal team, Senona argues that being mentioned at the Madlanga Commission is not enough to justify suspension. He also claims the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation failed to hold a disciplinary hearing within the required 60-day period. […]
