Projects underway to upgrade Eskom infrastructure
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said 25 projects to upgrade existing Eskom transformers and increase their capacity are currently in construction.
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Julius Malema blasts ‘snotty face’ Panyaza, promises ANC arrests when EFF wins 2024 elections
EFF leader Julius Malema made bold statements during his impassioned 2024 elections manifesto at the party’s 10th-anniversary rally.
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Vladimir Putin will ‘consider’ African leaders proposal on Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin told African leaders that the conflict is due to specific forces that have been preparing for a hybrid war against Russia.
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Dept of Justice twiddling thumbs over Jacob Zuma arrest
The Department of Justice is seeking ‘recommendations’ from ‘interested parties’ on the decision to arrest and detain Jacob Zuma.
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Weekend weather forecast: Snowfall expected in these parts of South Africa from Friday, 28 July 2023
The weekend weather forecast starting Friday, 28 July 2023, predicts a strong cold front and potential snowfall for these parts of South Africa.
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SAMWU protests: Tshwane workers clash with riot police [video]
SAMWU protests turned violent when disgruntled Tshwane City workers clashed with riot police, and the entire encounter was caught on camera.
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Eskom takes over ‘non-compliant’ City of Ekurhuleni loadshedding schedule
Eskom announced its decision to take over the City of Ekurhuleni’s loadshedding schedule. Here’s everything you must know.
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UJ Kingsway bus accident: At least 70 passengers injured in horror crash
A bus accident at the UJ Kingsway campus left more than 70 passengers injured. Here is everything we know at this time.
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Johannesburg rocked by tremor on Saturday, 22 July 2023: Here’s everything we know
A tremor rocked parts of Johannesburg at approximately 19:00 on Saturday, 22 July 2023. Here’s everything we know.
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AARTO Act set to be in effect on this date
Chikunga welcomed the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the AARTO Act as it confirmed that indeed the law was constitutional and no aspect of it encroached on the executive powers of other spheres of government.
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KZN Midlands weather: Residents warned to brace for cold front
The department also warned residents, particularly in the Midlands areas of an incoming snowfall expected to impact the south-western part of the province.
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National Civic Education and Health Skills Programme launched at Tshwane North TVET College
Nzimande made the call when he was unveiling the National Civic Education and Health Skills Programme at the Tshwane North TVET College Mamelodi Campus on Thursday.
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Kempton Park gas explosion: Here’s everything we know
A gas explosion left one victim injured at a refrigerator factory in Kempton Park, on Friday. Here is everything we know.
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Putin pulls out of BRICS Summit: South Africa claims it was a ‘mutual agreement’
Russia’s president Vladimir Putin pulled out of the BRICS Summit, a decision South Africa claims was a ‘mutual agreement’.
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Snowfall expected in these parts of South Africa from Wednesday, 19 July 2023
A massive drop in temperatures is expected to attract snowfall in these parts of South Africa from Wednesday.
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Fitch Ratings extends South Africa rope with ‘stable’ outlook
According to Fitch, South Africa’s credit rating is constrained by low real gross domestic product (GDP) growth hampered by power shortages.
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Sign language to be signed into law as South Africa’s 12th official language
On Wednesday, Sign language will be officially signed into law, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed.
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2023 Mandela Day: Ramaphosa urges South Africa to honour Madiba by ‘working for peace’
President Ramaphosa rallied the masses to get involved in peacemaking and peacebuilding, which is the fruit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
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2023 Mandela Day: Here’s how you can help fight food insecurity and climate change
The government has called on citizens to contribute to turning the tide against food insecurity and climate change on 2023 Mandela Day.
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Soweto e-hailing shutdown: Here’s why there are no Uber, Bolt services on Monday, 17 July 2023
Soweto was without Bolt and Uber services on Monday, 17 July 2023, due to a temporary shutdown. Here’s what you must know.
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Pretoria man loses R42 million Lotto jackpot appeal over this technicality
Alex Magagula claimed that he had purchased a Lotto ticket and won the R42 million jackpot on 9 September 2016.
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Chip factory workers will challenge dismissal in Labour Court
Frimax Foods in Durban fired the workers who downed tools in a unprotected strike in June
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The precarious lives of supermarket grocery delivery drivers
While they race on their motorbikes against tight deadlines they have little job security and few employment benefits
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Johannesburg water shutdown: Residents advised to heed these warnings’
Following the successful completion of a planned water shutdown, Johannesburg residents are advised to take heed of these warnings.
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R1bn disbursed to KZN businesses post-July civil unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures to ensure that peace and stability are maintained throughout the country and that there are no further incidents of violence.
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Jacob Zuma reportedly in Russia for ‘medical check-up’ amid ConCourt arrest ruling
Jacob Zuma has reportedly been in Russia since Monday, 10 July 2023, days before the ConCourt’s ruling on his medical parole.
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Pretoria car accident: Two killed, multiple injured in Delmas Road pile-on
A multi-vehicle pile-on claimed two lives and left six others injured on Delmas Road, Pretoria, on Friday morning.
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Jacob Zuma faces prison once again after apex court throws out appeal
In a shocking ruling, the Constitutional Court declared Jacob Zuma must return to prison after failing to recognise his ‘medical parole’.
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Refugees face ‘no hope’ service from Home Affairs
Dozens queue, but the reception office in Gqeberha only serves 15 asylum seekers a day.
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Public Protector probes government’s 2022 flood relief efforts
Auditor-General recently revealed that KwaZulu-Natal only spent R251-million of the R5.8-billion budget allocated in the aftermath of the 2022 floods