Nandipha Magudumana
Dr Nandipha resumes business amid Thabo Bester speculation
Dr Nandipha disabled the comments of her first post since she was 'outted' in the Thabo Bester saga.
Eskom
Electricity minister applies ‘bottom-up’ approach to fixing Eskom
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis.
Economic Freedom Fighters
Nhlanhla Lux survives alleged home bombing [video]
Nhlanhla Lux claims the EFF are behind the alleged bombing of his Soweto house.
![Nhlanhla Lux survives alleged home bombing [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nhlanhla-lux-bombing-768x512.jpeg)
Caught on Camera
EFF national shutdown kicks off with chaos in Braamfontein [video]
Braamfontein was lit with violence between protesters and public order police in the wee hours of Monday.
![EFF national shutdown kicks off with chaos in Braamfontein [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/eff-national-shutdown-braamfontein-768x512.jpeg)
Conflicts & War
Putin ICC arrest warrant: Here’s why Moscow believes the warrant is ‘meaningless’
The Kremlin dismissed the ICC's arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin. Here's why.
Economic Freedom Fighters
EFF national shutdown: Bheki Cele warns protestors police will ‘uphold the law’
Bheki Cele said those who break the law will be arrested.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa on EFF national shutdown: ‘Anarchy and disorder will not be allowed’
President Ramaphosa emphasised that although the right to protest is guaranteed in the Constitution, it does not allow for the rights of others to be infringed.
Economic Freedom Fighters
EFF national shutdown: SANTACO reveals taxi plans for Monday, 20 March 2023
SANTACO will not join the EFF national shutdown. Here's what you need to know.
Economic Freedom Fighters
EFF national shutdown: Malema to hold talks with taxi industry
Malema confirmed he will hold talks with SANTACO, sparking fears of the taxi industry's involvement in the national shutdown.
Fire
GIZZU portable power stations recalled: Here’s what you must know
The GIZZU portable power stations are being recalled following reports of fire hazards. Here's what you must know.
Economic Freedom Fighters
EF ultimatum to businesses: ‘Close shop or get looted on national shutdown’
The EFF has warned businesses to remain closed on Monday, 20 March 2023, 'to avoid the looting.'
Corruption
Here’s why Ramaphosa was cleared from ‘Phala Phala’ scandal
Ramaphosa was vindicated by the public protector but more questions remain in the 'Phala Phala' saga.
Crashes & Accidents
Durban school transport overturns with 27 pupils on board
When the bakkie skidded off-road and toppled over, the driver ignored the injured children and fled the scene on foot.
Economy
Treasury reacts to S&P’s action to downgrade SA’s credit rating outlook
According to S&P, economic growth in South Africa is facing increasing pressure from infrastructure constraints, particularly loadshedding.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa Q&A: Work underway to implement Economic Recovery Plan
President Ramaphosa was responding to questions by Members of Parliament on Thursday in Cape Town.
Education
2023 Wits shutdown: NSFAS intervenes in student accommodation crisis
This follows countrywide protests by students at various institutions of higher learning against a new accommodation cap of R45 000 per annum.
Politics
Four deaths linked to Nehawu hospital strike action, Phaahla says
Preliminary figures show that four people are believed to have lost their lives 'in a manner that could be directly attributed to the Nehawu strike'.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Watch: President Ramaphosa caught checking out Minister Chikunga [video]
Ramaphosa was caught 4K stealing a gaze at Sindisiwe Chikunga as she walked up the podium to be sworn in as a new minister.
![Watch: President Ramaphosa caught checking out Minister Chikunga [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ramaphosa-minister-chikunga-768x512.jpeg)
Deaths & Obituaries
Little Ashford: Bedfordview creche under fire over toddler death
Little Kganya Mokhele’s father criticised Little Ashford for only informing him an hour later of his son's tragic death.
Deaths & Obituaries
Siphamandla Mtolo dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Siphamandla 'Spepe' Mtolo was involved in Richards Bay's loss against Kaizer Chiefs. Three days later, he collapsed and died during training.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: Five things to know about the Minister of Electricity
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will rely on his Civil Engineering background to steer South Africa away from 15+ years of loadshedding.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Thuli Madonsela blasted for ‘faking’ advocate credentials [video]
Thuli Madonsela made accused Dali Mpofu of using bullying tactics when she was asked if she's registered with the LPC as an advocate.
![Thuli Madonsela blasted for ‘faking’ advocate credentials [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/thuli-madonsela-credentials-768x512.jpeg)
Cancel Culture
Who is Dr Qwabe? – Viral doctor causes stir over ‘eccentric’ behaviour [video]
Dr Qwabe was subjected to the worst kind of classist attacks, but what exactly do we know about the eccentric doctor?
![Who is Dr Qwabe? – Viral doctor causes stir over ‘eccentric’ behaviour [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dr-sandile-qwabe-768x512.jpeg)
African National Congress
Paul ‘Tate’ Makgoe dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Paul 'Tate' Makgoe was killed, along with his bodyguard, in a tragic car crash. Read more about his cause of death right here.
Eskom
SA govt agrees to take on Eskom’s R254bn debt
It's said the debt relief will allow Eskom to procure more generation capacity.
Crashes & Accidents
Groblersdal horror crash claims 16 lives: Here’s everything we know
Two multi-vehicle car crashes in Groblersdal and Mankweng, Limpopo, claimed at least 19 lives on Friday.
Gauteng
2023 Wits shutdown: Students and riot police face off in violent clashes [video]
The Wits shutdown reared its ugly head on Friday, as rioting students clashed with public order police at Braamfontein campus.
![2023 Wits shutdown: Students and riot police face off in violent clashes [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-wits-shutdown-1-768x512.jpeg)
Gauteng
2023 Wits shutdown: Debt-owing students demand
Wits University has threatened prosecution against students caught participating in the shutdown.
Interviews
Watch: Prof Phakeng goes off on JJ Tabane – ‘You’re a joke!’ [video]
Professor Phakeng delayed a scheduled ad break to blast JJ Tabane as a 'buffoon journalist' with no credibility.
![Watch: Prof Phakeng goes off on JJ Tabane – ‘You’re a joke!’ [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/prof-phakeng-jj-tabane-768x512.jpeg)
Eskom
Stage 16 loadshedding: Here’s what to expect if outages reach this level
Stage 16 loadshedding is Eskom's idea of a proactive approach to managing the power system but the utility will have to jump through hurdles and hoops to get this approved.
