Eskom
Sikhonathi Mantshantsha: Eskom ‘spin doctor’ follows De Ruyter to the door
Eskom said Mantshantsha will be leaving at the end of February after serving during a 'difficult period'.
Eskom
Calib Cassim named interim Eskom CEO: Here’s what we know about him
Calib Cassim was appointed as Eskom's interim Group CEO, following the dramatic exit of Andre De Ruyter earlier this week.
Eskom
Stage 7 loadshedding: Here’s why Eskom quietly increased power cuts
Eskom implemented Stage 7 loadshedding on two occasions this week without informing the public. Here's why.
Entertainment
Hermes Penelope mom blasted for taking three-year-old on meet-and-greet tour
Hermes Penelope. a three-year-old influencer, is going on a five-city meet-and-greet tour and fans are boycotting the event. Here's why.
Deaths & Obituaries
OnlyFans model Diana ‘Coconut Kitty’ Deets cause of death revealed
The 24-year-old influencer – who was renowned as Coconut Kitty – died by suicide earlier this month, a post on her Instagram revealed.
Explosions & Bombings
Watch: Fuel tanker explosion on N1 between William Nicol and Malibongwe [video]
One person was treated for moderate injuries in the explosion on the N1 highway, between William Nicol and Malibongwe Drive.
![Watch: Fuel tanker explosion on N1 between William Nicol and Malibongwe [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fuel-tank-n1-william-nicol-768x512.jpeg)
Floods
Gauteng floods: SA Weather issues heavy rainfall warning for Wednesday, 15 February 2023
There is a high chance of thunderstorms developing over Gauteng and eastern parts of the North West province, which will bring about heavy rainfall with an impact of flooding expected on 15 February 2023.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Four countries that have a minister of electricity
Here is a look at the roles of the ministers of electricity from these four countries.
Cyril Ramaphosa
What in the world is a Minister of Electricity? – Here’s everything you need to know
President Ramaphosa pulled a serious trump card with the announcement of a Minister of Electricity. But, what in the world is that? - Here's what we know.
Football
SA Tourism launches probe into Tottenham presentation leak
The SA Tourism board is on a manhunt for a leak in its structures, following backlash over the Tottenham deal.
Deaths & Obituaries
When is John Moeti funeral? – Here are the latest updates
The legendary John Moeti died on Monday after months of receiving specialist medical care for an undisclosed illness.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Geluksdal Secondary pupils attack murder suspect’s home [video]
Police managed to safely remove the suspect from the clutches of the Geluksdal Secondary School mob.
![Watch: Geluksdal Secondary pupils attack murder suspect’s home [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/geluksdal-secondary-attack-768x512.jpeg)
Caught on Camera
Ficksburg school riots: Police yet to make arrests in violent uproar [video]
The Ficksburg school riots were prompted by the suspicious death of a fellow Tlotlisong High learner.
![Ficksburg school riots: Police yet to make arrests in violent uproar [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ficksburg-school-riots-768x512.jpeg)
Lindiwe Sisulu
SA Tourism gets backlash for pursuing ‘deadline day’ deal with Tottenham Hotspur
SA Tourism is getting flak for spending a third of its annual budget on a potential deal with Tottenham Hotspur. Here's what you must know.
Gauteng
Alexandra High School pupils suspended over food ruckus
The department said that the main culprits behind the Alexandra High food brawl were identified using surveillance footage.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Here’s how Eskom may benefit from a national state of disaster
A national state of disaster could go a long way in fast-tracking Eskom's recovery. Here's how.
Eskom
Rand Water warns of Gauteng reservoir blackout if loadshedding persists
If loadshedding continues at escalated stages, Rand Water warned, then Gauteng's supply and purification systems could "drop to a point of [crashing] and [become] almost impossible [to] recover."
Economic Freedom Fighters
EFF national shutdown: Here’s what to expect on 20 March 2023
The EFF will embark on a national shutdown on the eve of the 63rd anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre.
Viral News
Watch: Another Tiger spotted roaming Cabot Avenue [video]
The rogue tiger was last seen roaming on Cabot Avenue in Eastleigh, Johannesburg.
![Watch: Another Tiger spotted roaming Cabot Avenue [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tiger-cabot-avenue-eastleigh-768x512.jpeg)
Gauteng
Who is Thapelo Amad? – Here’s what we know about Joburg’s new mayor
Thapelo Amad becomes the first ever leader from a Muslim political party to serve as the mayor of Johannesburg.
Economy
Reserve Bank hikes repo rate to 7.25%
The increase means that the repo rate will now be 7.25% per year from 27 January 2023, with prime now at 10.75%.
Eastern Cape
Chaos erupts in Queenstown service delivery protests [video]
Queenstown residents clashed with public order police in fiery service delivery protests.
![Chaos erupts in Queenstown service delivery protests [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/queenstown-service-delivery-protests-768x512.jpeg)
Democratic Alliance
Mpho Phalatse loses Joburg mayor job twice in four months
Mpho Phalatse fell victim to the dirty game of coalition politics but the PA's Gayton McKenzie insists her undoing was orchestrated by her own party.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Fuming patient hurls ‘urine bomb’ at Calcot Dlephu Clinic nurses [video]
The Gauteng Health Department is investigating the circumstances behind the Calcot Dlephu urine attack.
![Watch: Fuming patient hurls ‘urine bomb’ at Calcot Dlephu Clinic nurses [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/calcot-dlephu-nurses-urine-768x512.jpeg)
Cape Town Traffic
Watch: DA electricity march raided by ANC youth defenders [video]
Public order police in Johannesburg and Cape Town contained what could have been violent clashes between the DA and sjambok-wielding ANC.
![Watch: DA electricity march raided by ANC youth defenders [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/da-electricity-march-anc-768x512.jpeg)
African National Congress
DA march to Luthuli House: Road closures on Wednesday, 25 January 2023
The DA's march to Luthuli House is expected to affect traffic on these roads.
Bafana Bafana
Daine Klate chimes in on Jabu Mahlangu Sundowns ‘hot-take’
In response to Jabu Mahlangu, Daine Klate challenged other clubs to “catch up with Sundowns.”
King Charles III
King Charles makes major changes to upcoming coronation
King Charles has made a break with tradition when it comes to the costume for his coronation.
Animals
North West chicken farmer sues Eskom over broiler mass deaths
Herman du Preez claims more than 40 000 of his broiler chickens died in an irrigation hub due to Eskom's rampant loadshedding.
Animal attacks
Sheba owner in hot water over tiger’s mauling spree
Rassie Erasmus has yet to face criminal charges for his culpability in Sheba the Tiger's mauling spree.
