Eskom
Darkness looms as Eskom unions reject wage offer
Eskom unions are losing patience after the power utility submitted a 3.75% counteroffer. Here's what this means for loadshedding.
Patricia de Lille
SA Tourism board dissolved – De Lille points to Tottenham deal
The SA Tourism Board was dissolved after eight of its 11 members, including the chairperson, resigned amid ongoing backlash over the infamous Tottenham deal.
Governance
Gifts, shares and property declared by Pravin Gordhan, Julius Malema, John Steenhuisen and six other MPs
Pravin Gordhan's declaration sheet was unmatched, with more than R3 million in shares owned from 59 JSE-listed companies.
Eskom
SA’s electricity minister had no idea Eskom implemented Stage 8 loadshedding
Energy availability data from last week showed that Eskom implemented Stage 8 loadshedding and our Electricity Minister was none the wiser.
Murder & Investigation
Shanquella Robinson: US authorities refuse to pursue charges against suspects
US investigators conducted their own autopsy, which was inconclusive on the cause of death despite the presence of swelling in Shanquella Robinson's brain.
Nandipha Magudumana
Nandipha Magudumana ex-classmates reveal red flags they overlooked at Wits
Former classmates of disgraced celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana claim she always had a preference for wealthy men.
Attempted Murder
Ralph Yarl: Kansas City teen shot in the head for knocking on the wrong door
Ralph Yarl, 16, was shot in the head after accidentally ringing the wrong doorbell while picking up his younger siblings.
Viral News
Newly passed Electoral Amendment Bill allows South Africans to vote independent candidates into Parliament
The Electoral Amendment Bill now provides for the inclusion and nomination of independent candidates as contesters to elections in the National Assembly.
Court cases
Judgment reserved in case to decide future of Zimbabweans in South Africa
The State wants ZEPHA’s case to be dismissed with costs
Eskom
Stage 6 loadshedding implemented after Koeberg breakdown
Eskom escalated loadshedding to Stage 6 due to the tripping of unit 2 at Koeberg Power Station on Saturday.
Eskom
Bheki Nxumalo: Eskom appoints new Head of Generation
Eskom has appointed energy executive Bheki Nxumalo as Head of Generation, with immediate effect. Here's everything you need to know.
Gauteng
Thapelo Amad: Parties want ‘mumbling’ Joburg mayor booted
Thapelo Amad could be booted as Joburg mayor less than four months into his tenure.
Crashes & Accidents
N3 car accident: Several dead in multi-car pile-on [video]
Officials confirmed several deaths were reported in the N3 multi-car accident.
![N3 car accident: Several dead in multi-car pile-on [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/n3-car-accident-death-768x512.jpeg)
Child Abuse
Dalai Lama says ‘suck my tongue’ to kid was a joke
The Dalai Lama says gesturing the boy to suck his tongue was an innocent tease.
Foreign nationals
More than 180 000 Zimbabweans could be deported in June 2023 – Here’s why
Aaron Motsoaledi's ministry has resolved to cut off more than 180 000 Zim Exemption Permits (ZEP) in two months, citing it is for their benefit
Assault
Musa Khawula reportedly assaulted in tavern brawl [video]
Musa Khawula was allegedly assaulted while on Instagram Live on Friday night.
![Musa Khawula reportedly assaulted in tavern brawl [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/musa-khawula-768x512.jpeg)
Corruption
Atul and Rajesh Gupta extradition thrown out by UAE court
The UAE declined South Africa's extradition request of Atul and Rajesh Gupta based on this shocking legal technicality.
Nandipha Magudumana
WATCH: Dr Nandipha grilled about abandoning R1.3m car in Zimbabwe [video]
Dr Nandipha appeared chillingly calm when grilled about bizarrely abandoning a R1.3 million car around the time of Thabo Bester's prison escape.
![WATCH: Dr Nandipha grilled about abandoning R1.3m car in Zimbabwe [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dr-nandipha-thabo-bester-hiding-768x512.jpeg)
Kidnapping
Who is Gerco van Deventer? – Things to know about SA man held by Al-Qaeda [video]
Gerco van Deventer has a wife and a child he has not seen in over six years.
![Who is Gerco van Deventer? – Things to know about SA man held by Al-Qaeda [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/gerco-van-deventer-1-768x512.jpeg)
Deaths & Obituaries
Ian McIntosh dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Ian McIntosh had been diagnosed with cancer and passed away in a hospital in Umhlanga, Durban, on the morning of Wednesday, 5 April 2023.
Corruption
Zimbabwe govt vows to crack down on ‘gold mafia’
Zimbabwe's government says it takes the allegations "very seriously" and will investigate the matter thoroughly.
Eskom
Eskom PFMA exemption and national state of disaster reversed
Eskom has lost its PFMA exemption and its status as a national state of disaster.
Conflicts & War
ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: A king-size dilemma for South Africa
The issue could come to a head in August when South Africa hosts the 15th summit of the BRICS bloc in Durban.
Corruption
What does Trump’s indictment mean for his political future – and the strength of US democracy?
The indictment of former US President Donald Trump on criminal charges has been a possibility since the start of his presidency – arguably.
Laws & Bills
Ramaphosa asked to speak out on Uganda’s homophobic law
About 100 members of the LGBT community marched to Parliament, against Uganda's homophobic law.
Artificial Intelligence
Fact check: Ramaphosa ‘family meeting’ clip is a hoax [video]
Internet trolls used deepfake technology to clone Ramaphosa in this hoax 'family meeting'.
![Fact check: Ramaphosa ‘family meeting’ clip is a hoax [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ramaphosa-deepfake-family-meeting-768x512.jpeg)
Politics
Here’s how much land Lesotho would own if it ‘reclaimed’ parts of South Africa
Ts'epo Lipholo insists Lesotho has the right to reclaim more than 200 000km² of South Africa's land. Here's why.
African National Congress
Thabo Mbeki attacks President Ramaphosa in scathing letter
Thabo Mbeki called out the ANC's hypocrisy in protecting Ramaphosa the same way Jacob Zuma was shielded.
Eskom
Municipalities owe Eskom more than R56.3bn in unpaid bulk electricity debt
By the end of 2022, municipalities owed Eskom some R56.3 billion for unpaid bulk electricity supply – a figure that is said to be growing.
Patricia de Lille
De Lille: Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship unlawful and invalid
Tourism Minster Patricia de Lille says legal counsel advised that the proposed Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship is unlawful and invalid.
