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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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South Africa Sets New Free Basic Electricity Rate at 194.40 Cents per Kilowatt-hour

Nersa, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, has given the go-ahead for a new national free basic electricity rate of 194.40 cents per kilowatt-hour, set to take effect from the beginning of the next month. This rate will dictate how municipalities compensate Eskom for providing essential electricity services to qualifying households, covering necessities like lighting and water heating. In response to changing economic conditions, Nersa is also reevaluating the […]

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ANC Considers Confidence-and-Supply Agreement Amid Coalition Talks

The African National Congress faces a pivotal moment as its national executive committee convenes today to explore potential coalitions following a disappointing election outcome, securing only 40.2% of the national votes. Senior ANC leaders are reportedly leaning towards a confidence-and-supply agreement, favoring a scenario where the ANC forms a minority government. Under this arrangement, opposition partners would align with the ANC on critical decisions such as confidence motions and budgets, […]

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Significant Cold Front Brings Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds to South Africa

Following a dry and warm May, South Africa will experience a significant drop in daytime temperatures with showers, thundershowers, and snow in elevated areas due to a developing cut-off low-pressure system. In a press statement, The S.A Weather Service says rain and strong winds will impact the Eastern Cape, extending over the province by Saturday, with heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. Cold temperatures will spread across the country, bringing […]

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‘Cape of Storms’ – climate researchers explain Cape Town’s recent extreme weather

      By Sabina Abba Omar, University of Cape Town and Stefaan Conradie, University of Cape Town     A severe storm hit South Africa’s Western Cape province between 6 and 9 April 2024, with extreme winds gusting at up to 135km/h. The storm left a trail of destruction across Cape Town and surrounding areas – at least 1,500 people were left homeless after the high winds fanned fires […]

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South African Government Deploys Disaster Team to Aid Eastern Cape Relief

S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government has deployed a disaster management team to the Eastern Cape to help with relief and rescue efforts. This comes as heavy rains have battered parts of the province over the weekend, leaving seven dead in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. More than one-thousand people have been displaced. Ntshavheni says the South African National Defence Force has also deployed a helicopter […]

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S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the elections reflect the will of the people

S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the 2024 general elections reflect the will of the people and must be respected. After failing to secure an overall majority, the ANC now holds 159 seats in the National Assembly down from 230, the DA has seen an increase from 84 to 87 seats, while the new MK Party has secured 58 seats. Speaking at the result announcement in Midrand, Ramaphosa […]

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Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government

        By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg     After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government. For 30 years the ANC had a comfortable majority which allowed it to […]

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South Africa elections: Zuma’s MK Party steals the ANC’s thunder with provocative rhetoric and few clear policies

      By Mashupye Herbert Maserumule, Tshwane University of Technology     Former South African president Jacob Zuma surprised many by leading a new party to rival the ruling African National Congress (ANC), a party he used to lead, in the pivotal 29 May 2024 general election. The upstart uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party) caused a major upset for the ruling ANC, especially in Zuma’s heartland, KwaZulu-Natal province, […]

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