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South Africa Faces Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for distributive rainfall predicted over large parts of KwaZulu-Natal today and continuing into Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Free State Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has noted with concern the severe rains and thunderstorms that have caused damage in Welkom in the Free State. Spokesperson, Zimasa Mbewu:

6 January, 2025

South Africa

Over Seven-thousand arrested on South African roads over the festive period

Seven-thousand-448 people were arrested on South African roads over the festive period for various offences including drunken driving, speeding, and attempted bribery. The Road Traffic Management Corporation spokesperson Simon Zwane says so far, more than 1.1-million vehicles were stopped and checked as part of the festive season enforcement plan aimed at promoting safety on national roads. He agrees that driving conditions might become worse as a result of the […]

6 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Union to Present Support for Increase in S.A’s National Minimum Wage

Cosatu says it will be presenting its submission to support the South Africa National Minimum Wage Commission’ recommendations of 1.5-percent increase for the national minimum wage for the 2025 financial year and finalise its proposals to Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the federation is urging the Minister to announce the final increase and ensure it comes into effect by no later than 1 March […]

20 December, 2024

South Africa

In S.A, the D.A talks Eskom and bailouts

In South Africa, the DA says despite receiving a staggering 76-billion-rand bailout from the government, Eskom posted a pre-tax loss of 25-billion-rand, which ballooned to 55-billion-rand after tax. The party says the audit report, which notes that material uncertainty relating to the power utility’s ability to continue as a going concern, is of particular concern. The DA's Kevin Mileham says the exorbitant electricity tariff hikes that will plunge millions of […]

20 December, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s Electricity and Energy minister says Eskom has upped its performance

S.A's Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom has upped its performance, resulting in more than 260 days of no load-shedding, improved plant performance, and billions of Rands in diesel cost savings. The power utility has recorded a net loss before tax of some 25.5-billion-rand, an improvement from the previous financial year’s 34.6-billion-rand. Ramokgopa says Eskom is now less reliant on diesel but the debt municipalities owe it […]

20 December, 2024

South Africa

S.A Transport Department Steps Up Crackdown on Overloaded Vehicles

In S.A, Limpopo's Department of Transport is intensifying its crackdown on overloaded vehicles during the festive season. Targeting the N1 route from Pienaarsrivier to Beitbridge, officials have screened over one-thousand-400 vehicles this month already. The department's spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene, says drivers are urged to follow loading regulations:

20 December, 2024

South Africa

SA Christian Forum Welcomes Extension of Spaza Shop Registration Deadline

The South African National Christian Forum has welcomed government’s decision to extend the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling outlets to the 28th of February. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane, says this extension will serve no purpose when civic education to spaza shop owners is lacking: In news just in...South Africa is seeing a rise in rubella cases, mainly impacting children under ten and pregnant women. The […]

20 December, 2024

South Africa

South Africa’s National Men’s Forum Highlights Gender-Based Violence

South Africa's National Men’s Forum says the country remains a violent nation as a result of gender-based violence. Speaking to eNCA, the organisation's Tebogo Lerole says engaging men is key to reducing gender-based violence and femicide. Lerole recognised the community's collective role in fostering the eradicating of GBV and called on men to take accountability:

20 December, 2024

South Africa

South Africa’s DA Raises Alarm Over Alleged Irregularities in R800 Million Oxygen Plant Tender

South Africa's DA has expressed concern at the developments surrounding the alleged irregularities in the over 800-million-rand tender, to install oxygen plants at health facilities across the country. It was reported that two of the companies involved were not approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. Parliament’s portfolio committee on Public Works and Infrastructure chairperson, Carol Phiri, says the allegations surrounding the tender lack substance and material […]

19 December, 2024