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

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ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says government is addressing electricity challenges in Orange Farm

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says government is addressing electricity challenges in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg. He was campaigning in the area yesterday. Last year, the provincial government launched its multimillion-rand power transformer replacement programme as an important service delivery initiative. Transformers in some of the townships explode or malfunction due to illegal connections and overload flowing from high demand. Ramaphosa says progress has been made in installing or replacing […]

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S.A’s MK Party to March on Electoral Commission To Demand Removal of Commissioner Amid Zuma List Controversy

The MK-party in S.A says it plans to march to the Electoral Commission's offices in Centurion on Friday. The country's Electoral Commission last week turned to the Constitutional Court in a bid to try and keep former president Jacob Zuma off the party's parliamentary list. MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says they want IEC commissioner Janet Love removed, citing allegations of bias and misconduct:    

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S.A’s Border Management Authority Halts 281,000 Illegal Entries During Easter

The Commissioner of the S.A Border Management Authority, Michael Masiapato, reports that during the Easter period, their operations intercepted and prevented over 281,000 individuals from illegally entering South Africa through its 71 ports of entry. Masiapato highlights a decline in the use of conveyancers transporting illegal migrants, while also mentioning the issuance of eight penalties totaling 270,000 rand to bus companies caught ferrying illegal migrants.  

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United Democratic Movement Calls for Urgent Allocation of Funds to Aid Flood-Affected Homeless in Western Cape

The United Democratic Movement in the Western Cape is urging the National Disaster Management Centre to prioritize the allocation of funds to the provincial government. This assistance is crucial for thousands of individuals who have been left homeless due to floods. Bongani Maqungwana of the UDM emphasizes that residents of informal settlements, often neglected, are currently tasked with rebuilding their shelters independently. Maqungwana stresses the immediate release of funds to […]

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S.A’s Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy

S.A Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy. She oversaw the actual switching-off of the e-tolls at the South African National Roads Agency’s Central Operations Centre in Gauteng yesterday evening. She also visited the gantries on the N1 South Buccleuch Interchange. There has been an outcry over motorists still being liable to pay their e-toll debts. Chikunga says determining the fate of outstanding […]

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City of Tshwane in South Africa’s Moody’s Outlook Shifts from Negative to Stable

The City of Tshwane in South Africa has greeted an improved outlook from Moody's Ratings, transitioning from negative to stable. This positive shift comes after a notice last month indicating the city's rating was under review for a potential downgrade. The development is expected to assist the municipality in stabilizing its finances and accessing capital funding for infrastructure projects. Jacqui Uys, Mayoral committee member for Finance, attributes this positive change […]

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Ratings Afrika’s recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa’s municipalities

Ratings Afrika's recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa's municipalities, attributing these challenges to weak governance. The report underscores the persistent issues surrounding financial sustainability, which in turn lead to inadequate service delivery for a significant portion of the population. The organisation's analyst Leon Claassen raised concerns about the potential for certain municipalities to become dysfunctional if these issues are not addressed effectively: […]

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South African city of Ekurhuleni’s New Mayor Prioritizes Sustainable Basic Services

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the recently elected mayor of the South African city of Ekurhuleni, emphasizes that his primary focus is ensuring the consistent provision of essential services throughout the metro. He takes office as the fourth mayor in less than four years, succeeding Sivuyile Ngodwana of the African Independent Congress, who was ousted in a vote of no confidence last month. Xhakaza, representing the ANC, expresses confidence in his ability to […]

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South African Airports Bracing for Jet Fuel Crisis Amid Dispute

South African airports are facing the possibility of a jet fuel shortage as a result of a disagreement between the South African Revenue Service and petroleum companies. OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng, managed by the Airports Company South Africa, is particularly at risk with diminishing fuel stocks. The dispute revolves around handling procedures for dual-purpose kerosene, and the Natref refinery's temporary shutdown adds to concerns. ACSA and the South […]

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