insert_link South Africa Gauteng Health Department Applauds Johannesburg High Court Ruling Affirming Legitimacy of Medical Waste Tender Process The Gauteng Department of Health has welcomed the ruling of the Johannesburg High Court on the waste tender matter between itself and Buhle Medical Waste. The company had accused the department of awarding a 525-million-rand medical waste tender to Tshenolo Waste and Phuting Medical Waste irregularly. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the court ruling reaffirms that the proper processes were followed in the awarding of the tender. todayMarch 4, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa African Transformation Movement is calling on the Eastern Cape Department of Education to account for the negligent and inhumane behavior of school in Bizana The African Transformation Movement is calling on the Eastern Cape Department of Education to account for the negligent and inhumane behavior of the principal and teachers of Emdeni Junior Secondary School in Ludeke in Bizana, which led to the rape of a four-year-old learner. The little girl was stripped naked and sent home from school, walking by herself, after she messed herself. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona says she was then […] todayMarch 4, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA is calling for the immediate abandonment of the government’s Energy Action Plan South Africa's Democratic Alliance is calling for the immediate abandonment of the government’s Energy Action Plan. This follows the release of a report prepared for the National Treasury by German consultants VGBE Energy on South Africa’s fleet of power stations. The report revealed that Eskom’s dysfunctional and overly complex management system is the primary reason behind the poor performance of its coal-fired power stations. The DA’s, Samantha Graham, says it […] todayMarch 4, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa Eskom Embraces National Treasury’s Recommendations for Sustainable Revival Eskom expressed approval for the recommendations put forth in a report commissioned by the National Treasury, marking a crucial step in the power utility's journey towards sustainability. The report, covering the assessment period from March to May of the previous year, aligns with the initiation of Eskom board's generation operational recovery plan. According to spokesperson Daphne Mokwena, Eskom had already unveiled several improvements in October of the same year, showcasing […] todayMarch 4, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for President Ramaphosa to Escalate Suspension of Deputy Minister Dipuo Peters to Removal The Democratic Alliance in South Africa insists that President Cyril Ramaphosa revisits his decision to suspend Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Dipuo Peters, urging for her outright removal. Jan de Villiers of the DA alleges that Peters, during her tenure in what he labels as the state capture cabinet under former President Jacob Zuma, displayed significant negligence. Pointing to her failure to appoint a chief executive for Prasa and […] todayMarch 4, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa Declares Upcoming Elections Pivotal for South Africa’s History During the United Democratic Movement of SA's manifesto launch in Midrand, Johannesburg, party leader Bantu Holomisa underscored the significance of this year's elections as a pivotal moment in South Africa's history. Holomisa asserts that these elections could mark the end of the ANC's three-decade-long one-party dominance, accompanied by the eradication of the corruption tolerated during this period. He envisions this upcoming electoral milestone as an opportunity for the people of […] todayMarch 4, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa South Africa Gears Up to Host Historic G20 Summit SA's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, officially confirmed Cabinet's consideration of preparations for South Africa's hosting of the G20 Summit next year. This marks a historic moment as the first African country to host this prestigious gathering. Ntshavheni expressed confidence in South Africa's ability to deliver a successful summit during a media briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting. Additionally, she announced that Cabinet has approved hosting the […] todayMarch 1, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa SA’s Cabinet Applauds Sasol and Transnet’s Rail Partnership for Enhanced Transport Reliability sasol South Africa's Cabinet has expressed approval for the public-private partnership between Sasol and Transnet, aimed at improving the reliability of rail transport. Under the agreement, Transnet Freight Rail will utilize its fleet of 128 ammonia tankers to transport ammonia from Sasol's facilities to customers. In exchange, Sasol will fund the maintenance and repair program for the fleet over five years. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni highlighted the significance […] todayMarch 1, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Extradition Expected for Suspects in AKA’s Murder Case; Additional Arrests in Durban The South African National Prosecuting Authority is anticipating the swift extradition of two suspects linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and businessman Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane. The duo was arrested in Eswatini on Saturday and appeared in court on Monday. Meanwhile, five additional accused appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court, with the case postponed to Wednesday. Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, the KwaZulu-Natal NPA spokesperson, revealed that various charges are being […] todayMarch 1, 2024 8
