# Eskom says Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 1 has been successfully reconnected to the national grid following recovery work. The utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says the unit is stable, with generation being gradually increased to full capacity. She says Unit 1 shut down last Friday after an electrical disturbance during maintenance testing on Unit […]
The South African Firearms Trainers Association is calling for an investigation into alleged attempts to block certificates issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations during the pilot phase of new firearm skills training programmes. SAFTA president Michael Mbedzi, claims some individuals in the industry are resisting change and attempting to prevent the certificates […]
# City Power says it owes contractors approximately 900-million-rand, as it steps up efforts to settle outstanding payments and improve payment turnaround times. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says the utility has started making partial payments following the implementation of financial ring-fencing at the beginning of this month. The payments were outlined during an engagement with protesters […]
# Siyafana Sonke Action Campaign is calling on government to take urgent action to stop the wave of violence in Durban, protect affected families and investigate those implicated. Spokesperson Yeshelen Govender says the violence includes arson, brutal assaults and at least one murder. Govender alleges that vigilantes identifying themselves as supporters of the March and […]
# The Lawyers for Human Rights says South Africa’s title deed system and high conveyancing costs are fuelling property disputes. This follows a Pretoria High Court ruling in favour of Henrietta Phakathi, a grandmother who has spent more than ten years fighting to secure the title deed to her home in Sebokeng, Vaal. Phakathi bought […]
# Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s future depends on investing in young people. Addressing learners at Ohlange High School in Inanda, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, Mashatile says empowering the youth with education, skills and economic opportunities is essential to building a stronger country. The deputy president has called for greater efforts to ensure young people […]
# Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has welcomed the launch of the Revised White Paper on Local Government, describing it as an opportunity to address structural weaknesses in municipalities. The policy framework aims to build accountable and financially sustainable municipalities that can deliver reliable services and respond to community needs. Committee […]
# Sonke Gender Justice has condemned ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe’s vulgar and dismissive response to a Newzroom Afrika journalist, who asked about allegations that municipal councillors in a North West mining town demand sex from women in exchange for jobs. Responding to the question while on a campaign trail, Mantashe referenced female genitalia. The ANC […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association is warning motorists payday weekends are among the most dangerous periods on South Africa’s roads. Alcohol is linked to more than 27-percent of fatal crashes, while close to 12-thousand people die on the country’s roads every year. MISA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the drunk driving crisis will only improve […]
