# Eskom says it does not anticipate the implementation of load-shedding during this winter season if unplanned outages remain below 13-thousand-megawatts. On Monday, Eskom presented its Winter Outlook for the period ending 31 August and it remains in effect. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says if outages increase to 15-thousand-megawatts, load-shedding would be limited to a […]
# Eskom says the power system remains stable, supported by adequate emergency reserves that are strategically deployed when necessary to manage periods of high winter peak demand. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor, which measures unplanned outages, stands at 27.99-percent from April last month until Thursday. She says this reflects an improvement […]
# The City of Cape Town’s Department of Community, Arts and Culture Development will provide goods and services valued at 1.2-million-rand to ten shelters this winter to help them cope with the increased demand for their services. The one-million-rand budget will go towards acquiring and distributing essentials like blankets, mattresses, food items, hygiene items and cleaning aids to […]
# The Government says it remains dedicated to constructive dialogue with the United States of America, anchored in mutual respect for sovereignty, the rule of law, and shared a commitment to deepening mutually beneficial bilateral partnership. The International Relations and Cooperation ministry’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri says the department has sought the status of persons that […]
# The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation says the resettlement of South Africans to the United States under the guise of being refugees is entirely politically motivated. The United States has commenced with processing alleged refugees from South Africa and will begin resettling these citizens in the United States. The ministry’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says peace and development in Africa are deeply interconnected. He says escalating conflict in South Sudan, Sudan, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the unresolved question of self-determination in Western Sahara remain critical elements on the continent’s security agenda. Lamola says the South African government expresses concern over the […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says the world is navigating a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment defined by rising global competition, economic volatility, and escalating geopolitical tensions. He was addressing the Gertrude Shope Women’s Mediation Network Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security – Voices of Women within a Global Environment of Escalating Conflict in Pretoria. Lamola says the […]
The Tshwane Metro Police Department is cautioning road users about a road closure at the intersection of Burger Avenue and Langebrink Road in Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, due to a sinkhole. In February this year, the City of Tshwane reported at least 61 sinkholes across the metro. The department’s spokesperson, Isaac Mahamba, says the affected intersection are […]
# The African Media and Communicators Forum and the National Press Club has condemned the killing of renowned media practitioner, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. The National Press Club’s acting chairperson, Antoinette Slabbert says the couple’s remains were discovered yesterday morning at an advanced stage of decomposition. She says the forensic team had positively identified […]
