insert_link South Africa Load-shedding in South Africa will continue to be suspended until further notice Load-shedding in South Africa will continue to be suspended until further notice, marking 22 consecutive days without blackouts. The last time Eskom achieved a similar milestone was in June 2022, with 20 consecutive days without load-shedding. The power utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says the continued suspension of load-shedding is a result of sustained generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and reduced electricity demand from the grid: todayApril 18, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A Minister Dlamini-Zuma Urges Action on 15,000+ Kidnapping Cases in South Africa South Africa's Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, is urging law enforcement agencies to address over 15,000 kidnapping cases reported by Statistics South Africa. Victims, including women, children, and the LGBTQ community, are forcibly taken by armed groups for financial or tactical gains. The department's spokesperson, Cassius Selala, defines kidnapping as the unlawful seizure or taking away of another person against their will, also known as […] todayApril 18, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa South African study shows the power of sharing daily experiences for teachers to learn how to include all learners Globally, more than 258 million children and young people between the ages of 6 and 17 are not in school. In South Africa, the figure stands at 232,000 for children aged between 7 and 17. The main reasons they’re not attending school are related to the quality of education, financial constraints, disability and child or teenage pregnancy. The notion of inclusive education focuses on ensuring that all children attend school and receive […] todayApril 17, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents The DA in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents. Last week, the residents supplied by the Forest Hill Water Tower experienced a water outage that lasted for several hours. The reason for this outage was Rand Water’s Zwartkoppies pumping station. The DA’s, Michael Crichton, says this had a similar ring to the 55-day water outage the residents supplied by the South Hills […] todayApril 17, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services is continuing to battle a fire that is burning out of control in Du Toit’s Kloof The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services is continuing to battle a fire that is burning out of control in the Du Toit's Kloof. The fire, which started opposite the Du Kloof Hotel yesterday evening, has continued to burn into the cliffs in the direction of the Huguenot Tunnel. The municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says motorists are being urged to drive with caution in the area: todayApril 17, 2024 39
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government’s mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources S.A's Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government's mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources. In his reply to a parliamentary question, Water and Sanitation minister, Senzo Mchunu disclosed that during 2022 and last year, 277 non-compliance notices were issued to 61 water service authorities nationwide after blue drop audits were conducted. The FF Plus’s Michal Groenewald says shockingly, 344 sewage treatment plants across 90 municipalities faced […] todayApril 17, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa The S.A Public Servants Association expresses deep concern over proposed tax hikes to fund the National Health Insurance scheme The S.A Public Servants Association expresses deep concern over proposed tax hikes to fund the National Health Insurance scheme. The association cites the financial strain on South Africans amidst economic challenges as the funding model lacks sustainability and disproportionately burdens the poor. The association warns that tax increases could exacerbate financial hardships. It has urged the government to explore alternative funding methods and prioritise job creation to alleviate pressure on […] todayApril 17, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa The ANC has obtained ownership of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark amid a legal dispute with the MK Party The ANC has obtained ownership of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark amid a legal dispute with the MK Party. According to News24, documents from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission indicates that the trademark, previously held by Legacy Projects, is now 'assigned' to the ANC. Legacy Projects director Rapitse Montsho clarified the transfer process, affirming the ANC's ownership. todayApril 17, 2024 71
insert_link South Africa S.A’s electoral commission has cautioned voters against marking their ballot papers multiple times S.A's electoral commission has cautioned voters against marking their ballot papers multiple times, stressing that such ballots will be invalid. Voters are advised to carefully review and mark each of the three provided ballot papers before casting their votes. Production of the universal ballot template, catering to diverse needs including the visually impaired and those with motor conditions, is underway. Mamabolo says over 95-percent of logistical supplies for 29 May […] todayApril 17, 2024 24