# The Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo is planning a major infrastructure overhaul following severe flooding in January, with repairs expected to cost about 950-million-rand. The floods damaged roads, accommodation and water infrastructure. The minster for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, says work is now underway to rebuild and improve the […]
# The minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government has exceeded expectations in eliminating load reduction. Seven of the nine provinces have now ended the practice, with the Eastern Cape being the latest last week. Ramokgopa says work continues in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. He remains confident that both provinces will be completed as […]
# The Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum is underway in Johannesburg, bringing together stakeholders to discuss Africa’s energy, infrastructure and economic development needs. Speakers say smart partnerships are needed to accelerate projects towards bankable feasibility and attract investment. The forum is also focusing on critical minerals and regional integration. The Development Bank of Southern […]
# WhatsApp messages presented at the Madlanga Commission suggest slain taxi boss Mswazi Msibi allegedly used businessman Ze Nxumalo to influence an Ekurhuleni transport tender. Chief Evidence Leader Chaskalson says Msibi allegedly identified a Project Management Unit and technical services contract before it was advertised, apparently for Kamprock Proprietary Limited. The tender relates to Ekurhuleni’s […]
# Die Kaapse Skiereilandse Universiteit vir Tegnologie het al sy kampusse en koshuise gesluit ná toenemende studente-onrus. Die besluit volg nadat ‘n brand gestig is naby die Ou Onderwysgebou op die kampus in Bellville. Geen beserings is aangemeld nie. Akademiese bedrywighede is opgeskort en studente het opdrag gekry om koshuise te ontruim. Die betogings hou […]
# Die vakbond FAWU vra die regering om dringend aandag te gee aan die strukturele uitdagings in die suikerbedryf. Woordvoerder Dominique Martin sê die staat het ‘n verantwoordelikheid om plaaslike produksie te beskerm, eerbare werk te verskaf en die land se nywerheidsvermoë te beskerm teen vernietigende invoermededinging, asook beleid te aanvaar wat tot nywerheids-ontwikkeling bydra. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Finance minister Nhlanhla Nene as chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission for five years. Malijeng Ngqaleni will serve as deputy chairperson. Four other members have also been appointed, namely Bulelwa Nqadolo, Neo Tsholanku, Andrew Donaldson and Astrid Ludin. The commission advises Parliament, provincial legislatures and local governments […]
# The Cape Peninsula University of Technology has closed all its campuses and residences following escalating student unrest. The decision comes after an arson attack at the Bellville campus, where the Old Education building was set alight. No injuries were reported. Academic activities have been suspended, while students have been ordered to evacuate residences. The […]
# Die Landdroshof in Boksburg, Gauteng, het die Reigerpark-moordsaak tot volgende Dinsdag uitgestel vir ‘n formele borgtogaansoek. Die tweede beskuldigde, die 24-jarige Jamal Meyer, het sy eerste verskyning gemaak en aangesluit by sy medebeskuldigde, Regan Collins. Die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag se woordvoerder, Magaboke Mohlatlole, sê hulle staan tereg op vier aanklagte van moord wat verband hou […]
