# Eskom says the power system continues to operate reliably, supported by an improved Energy Availability Factor, which reflects progress in plant performance and enables Eskom to meet winter electricity demand effectively. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says the generation fleet continues to show ongoing solid momentum, with over half of Eskom’s fourteen coal-fired power stations […]
# The DA in the Free State has welcomed the decision by deputy minister of Water and Sanitation, Isaac Seitlholo to stop the Vaal River pollution crisis. The DA’s Igor Scheurkogel says the Metsimaholo Municipality has failed for years to maintain its pump stations and sewage infrastructure, allowing the flow of raw sewage into the […]
# Action Society says it has no confidence that the Madlanga Commission judicial inquiry into claims of deep-rooted corruption and political meddling within the police will yield meaningful accountability. Action Society spokesperson, Juanita du Preez says the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development announced that the budget of 147.9-million-rand has been allocated for the commission […]
# The Cape Independence Party says the City of Cape Town has rejected it application to be admitted as an Amicus Curiae in the matter between the South African Property Owners Association against Cape Town. Cape Independence Party’s Phil Craig says they wished to advance the argument that section 214 of the Constitution compels revenue […]
# Saftu is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to convene an emergency national meeting to address the decision by US president Donald Trump to impose a punitive 30-percent tariff on South African exports. Saftu’s spokesperson, Asive Dyani says Ramaphosa must accelerate diversification of trade, making full use of the African Continental Free Trade Area and […]
# Cosatu says it is extremely concerned by the impact of the 30-percent tariff announced by the United States on all South African exports bar minerals, to the world’s largest economy. The federation says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has done well to offer the US administration a bold and mutually beneficial trade package. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks […]
# Approximately one-thousand illegal immigrants has been arrested at a mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga yesterday. Police spokesperson, Donald Mdhluli says Operation Vala Umgodi began on Monday and involved collaboration between a number of law enforcement agencies. He says the successful operation has disrupted illegal mining operations and forced the illegal miners to the surface. The […]
# The GOOD Party is calling on acting minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, to bring urgency, focus, and fairness to the fight against crime, not just in press conferences, but in precincts and policy. Cachalia was appointed to replace Senzo Mchunu who has been placed on special leave following explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial […]
# The Judicial Service Commission has found suspended Gauteng Judge Nana Makhubele guilty of gross misconduct after she accepted the position of board chairperson at the Passenger Rail Agency after being appointed as a judge in January 2018. She is also accused of advancing corruption and state capture while at PRASA. The JSC resolved to refer […]
