insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s Mine Union calls for more shaft inspections to avoid accidents The South African National Union of Mineworkers’ Health and Safety secretary, Masibulele Naki, has underscored the urgent need for mines to clarify and prioritise shaft inspection procedures to prevent accidents. This follows an incident at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg, North West, in which 11 mineworkers were killed and 75 seriously injured. Reports indicate that a lift fell down a one-kilometer shaft for about 200-meters as miners were being brought to […] todayNovember 29, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life and are protected from bullying and discrimination. The party also tabled a motion to debate the role of Independent Power Producers in improving access to electricity for all Gauteng residents. The DA’s Nico de Jager says the ANC, through its majority, rejected the motion in their desire to block accountability for […] todayNovember 29, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa SA investigates claim Ramaphosa’s speech written by chatbot The South African presidency is investigating whether parts of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech last week were written using the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. According to SA media, it follows claims online that a section of the speech delivered last week at an education forum by Ramaphosa did not come from the president or his speechwriters. However, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya denied the claims, saying they do not use AI tools […] todayNovember 28, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics The DA in SA petitions Eskom over alleged misleading load-shedding schedules The DA in South Africa has petitioned the Eskom system operator over alleged misleading load-shedding schedules. The party questions Eskom’s adherence to the national code of practice for load-shedding, citing concerns of potential violations. They call for an investigation into whether the power utility is intentionally deviating from regulations and if such actions have an impact on consumers. The DA’s Samantha Graham-Maré says industry experts suggest some areas experienced 12 […] todayNovember 28, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa My Vote Counts is calling on the minister of Home Affairs to publicise the electoral reform progress reports My Vote Counts is calling on Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi to publish the progress reports on the Electoral Reform consultation panel and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. The minister was scheduled to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Home Affairs last week to provide an update on these two matters but did not attend. My Vote Counts’, Boikanyo Moloto, says the public must have access to adequate information related […] todayNovember 28, 2023 2
South Africa SAfrica-mining-accident 11 killed as South Africa platinum mine lift plunges Johannesburg, Nov 28, 2023 (AFP) - An elevator carrying workers to the surface at a giant South African platinum mine plunged out of control killing 11 and injuring 75, the mine operators said Tuesday. Impala Platinum said the "devastating accident" happened on Monday at its Rustenburg mine, northwest of Johannesburg, as more than 80 employees were leaving a shaft at the end of their shift. The alert was raised shortly […] todayNovember 28, 2023 2
insert_link Business / Economics Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokoena, says this is due to higher-than-anticipated demand and strained emergency reserves. She says 22-thousand-244 megawatts of generation capacity is not available, forecasting a peak evening demand exceeding 28-thousand megawatts. Mokoena’s announcement comes after the country was subjected to stage 6 load-shedding last week. todayNovember 28, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa SABC board says it has full confidence in the new CEO The SABC board says it has full confidence in Nomsa Chabeli, who has been appointed as the new CEO effective from the first of March next year. She was a general manager of brand and marketing at MTN. Chabeli takes over from Madoda Mxakwe, whose term came to an end in June. SABC board chairperson, Khathutshelo Ramukumba, told the public broadcaster that they are confident in Chabeli’s ability to drive […] todayNovember 28, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa Floyd Brink’s leave to appeal the judgment on his appointment as Joburg city manager is dismissed Former Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s bid to appeal the Gauteng High Court’s ruling, declaring his appointment unconstitutional, has been dismissed. The DA contested Brink’s appointment, filing an urgent application for review. Acting High Court Judge Steven Budlender recently deemed the appointment procedurally flawed, unlawful, and invalid. The city, however, alleges nefarious political interferences behind Brink’s removal. In addition, the city states that the consistent political onslaught and attempts to […] todayNovember 28, 2023 3
