# The situation has calmed in Meadowlands, Soweto, in Gauteng, after protests over prolonged electricity outages. This week, frustrated community members took to the streets and blocked roads in frustration, demanding urgent intervention. Eskom confirms that supply has been restored in parts of the area, with technicians still working to reconnect remaining homes in Meadowlands […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority is set to petition the Supreme Court of Appeal following the dismissal of their application to appeal a jurisdiction ruling in the asbestos roof case against former Ace Magashule’s personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota. They argue the High Court in the Free State wrongly ruled it had no jurisdiction to try […]
# The deputy minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has called for greater inclusion of women in the green hydrogen economy. Gina has launched a new green hydrogen mentorship platform aimed at connecting young talent with experienced professionals in the clean energy sector. Ministry spokesperson Veronica Mohapeloa says women must not be left […]
# The Forum for South Africa says poor town planning and lack of service delivery by municipalities have worsened the impact of the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. The organisation says many people are forced to build near rivers due to the government’s failure to provide proper housing and planned settlements. The […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to avoid building homes in flood-prone areas. During his visit to Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, where floods have claimed at least 78 lives, Ramaphosa said building in dangerous areas puts families at greater risk. The president also called for stronger measures to protect communities from future […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the deadly floods in the Eastern Cape are a clear sign of the growing impact of climate change. During his visit to Mthatha, he said floods during winter are unusual and show how climate change is disrupting weather patterns. Ramaphosa warned that extreme weather is now a reality in the […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended forensic teams for their swift response in the aftermath of deadly floods in the Eastern Cape. Speaking during a visit to Mthatha, where at least 78 people have died, Ramaphosa said he received encouraging reports about how the remains of flood victims were handled and returned to families in […]
# The Public Servants Association says a toxic political culture is to blame for the resignation of KwaZulu-Natal director-general Nonhlanhla Mkhize. The union claims Mkhize was threatened with violence after refusing to approve irregular appointments linked to a 100-million-rand youth fund. The PSA’s Mlungisi Ndlovu says the threats reportedly came from within the premier’s office […]
# The DA says some businesses in the Johannesburg CBD are spending over ten-thousand-rand a day on diesel to run generators during ongoing power cuts. During an oversight visit, the party found that some businesses have been without power for nearly two weeks, impacting operations and risking job losses. The DA’s Tyrell Meyers blames City […]
