insert_link South Africa Outrage as Eskom Fails to End Load-Shedding, Despite Stabilization Claims The South African Federation of Trade Unions expresses outrage as Eskom management and the government struggle to halt load-shedding, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assurances of stabilizing the energy supply. Over the weekend, Eskom implemented stage six load-shedding after losing nine generating units, totaling 4,400 megawatts. Saftu's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, voices concern over the ANC's attempts to rationalize poor Eskom management, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to address the ongoing […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Widespread Search Underway for Escaped Offender from Mamelodi Regional Hospital The South African Department of Correctional Services, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, initiates a large-scale search operation for Clatta Gumbo, an offender who escaped from Mamelodi Regional Hospital in Pretoria. Admitted in August 2018, Gumbo is serving a life sentence for rape, kidnapping, and assault at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre in Tshwane. The department's spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, confirms the ongoing efforts to locate and apprehend the escaped offender. todayFebruary 13, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa Declares Dispute Over Wage Deadlock with Bus Employers in South Africa The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa declares a dispute against employers at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council due to a wage deadlock. Bus companies like Putco, Bojanala’ Algoa, and Great North Transport are involved. Numsa's demands include a ten-percent wage increase across the board and mandatory healthcare coverage for all workers in the industry. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa’s spokesperson, highlights the key demands as the union seeks […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa SA Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of DA, Orders ANC to Disclose Cadre Deployment Records The Democratic Alliance in South Africa expresses satisfaction with the Constitutional Court's ruling in their favor regarding the disclosure of the ANC's cadre deployment records. The court has mandated the ANC to publicly release comprehensive cadre deployment records, including meeting minutes, CVs, email threads, and WhatsApps dating back to January 1, 2013. Leon Schreiber, the DA's national spokesperson on Public Service and Administration, notes that the ANC has five working […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Juve shocked as Udinese hand Inter title gift Inter Milan have a seven-point lead and a game in hand at the top of Serie A after their closest challengers Juventus fell to a shock 1-0 home defeat to Udinese on Monday. Juve's title hopes took a hit at the Allianz Stadium in Turin after Lautaro Giannetti poked home the only goal of the game in the 25th minute. Argentine defender Giannetti's strike was his first since signing […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Eskom Implements Daily Rotation of Stages 3 and 4 Load-Shedding to Address Power Grid Challenges Eskom has introduced a daily rotation between stages three and four load-shedding until further notice to address ongoing challenges and stabilize the power grid. The utility's efforts to restore generating units provide temporary relief, with stage three load-shedding from 5 AM to 4 PM, followed by stage four each day. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena encourages the public to actively contribute to electricity conservation during these challenging times as the utility […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa SA’s Game Changers Party, Led by Duduzane Zuma, Sets Sights on Transforming South Africa’s Political Landscape in 2024 South Africa's All Game Changers party, under the leadership of Duduzane Zuma, eagerAly anticipates the 2024 general elections with the aim of reshaping South Africa's political landscape. Zuma emphasizes the importance of youth leadership and advocates for policies covering land compensation, sustainable energy, free education, and entrepreneurship in the curriculum. The party's key priorities include infrastructure development, agriculture, and re-industrialization, with the goal of transitioning South Africa from a net […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Chelsea late show deepens Crystal Palace crisis Conor Gallagher struck twice to condemn his former club Crystal Palace to a damaging 3-1 defeat on Monday and keep Chelsea in the hunt for European football next season. The injury-ravaged Eagles were on course for a huge win in their battle to remain in the Premier League when Jefferson Lerma's long-range strike opened the scoring. But Palace have won just three times in 19 games and were […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa Ravindra strikes twice as South Africa stutter to 127-5 Rachin Ravindra underlined his all-round talent with two wickets as South Africa limped to tea at 127-5 on day one of the second and final Test against New Zealand South Africa's tactic of batting patiently was foiled late in the second session in Hamilton as Ravindra removed Zubayr Hamza for a painstaking 20 off 99 balls and Keegan Petersen for two. David Bedingham was 25 not out while Ruan […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 8
