# Eskom plans to introduce a new prepaid electricity system called Easy Electricity, allowing customers to buy power in either rand or kilowatt-hours. Eskom says the new option will simplify electricity purchases and help households better manage consumption. In addition Eskom revealed that the new electricity units will not expire after 12 months, unlike current […]
# The Nkabinde Inquiry has confirmed that all public hearings into the fitness of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke to hold office have been completed. Final written submissions from evidence leaders and Chauke’s legal team have now been received. The inquiry was launched by president Cyril Ramaphosa in September 2025 following allegations […]
# Economist Dawie Roodt says South Africa risks driving people away from the rand if exchange controls on cryptocurrencies are tightened. Speaking to BizNews, Roodt criticised proposed Treasury regulations that could require crypto holders to declare assets and, in some cases, sell them to the state. He argued that blockchain technology makes traditional exchange controls […]
# Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs legend Willard Katsande says the club made the correct decision by parting ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef after deciding not to renew their contracts. The decision comes despite their third place finish in the Premier League, their best tally points in years. The pair took charge following […]
# The Independent Electoral Commission says its online voter registration portal has boosted the accuracy and stability of the voters’ roll ahead of the local government elections. CEO Sy Mamabolo says about 376-thousand new voters registered online between January and May, with most users being young South Africans. Mamabolo confirmed that 27.9-million South Africans have […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority will re-enrolled the extortion case against taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni and his co-accused at the Delmas Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga tomorrow due to security concerns. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says Sibanyoni, Daniel Masilela, Phillimon Msiza and Oupa Sindane faces allegations of extorting more than two-million-rand in protection fees from a […]
# The Electoral Commission will soon release a draft code of conduct on misinformation for public comment ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Speaking in Midrand, CEO Sy Mamabolo said the code aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process from manipulated and fraudulent online content on social media. He confirmed the […]
# The Electoral Commission says preparations for the upcoming voter registration weekend on June 20 and 21 has advanced. Speaking at the IEC national launch of the 2026 Local Government Elections in Midrand, Gauteng, CEO Sy Mamabolo said that nearly 24-thousand registration stations will open nationwide to allow citizens to register and update details. He […]
# A formal complaint has been registered with the Magistrates’ Commission against the chief magistrate of Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga, Tuletu Tonjeni, over her handling of the extortion case against taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told Newzroom Afrika the prosecutor was wrongly found in contempt of court and an arrest warrant […]
