Pretoria: While planned maintenance continues, Eskom has assured the public of a stable power system. ‘In the past 24 hours a total of 3,320MW of generation capacity has been restored, ensuring a stable power system with enough supply to meet the long weekend’s demand. Emergency reserves are adequate and will be strategically utilised when necessary […]
Continue ReadingBloemfontein: The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, along with Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, is set to meet with the investigative team handling the case of three missing police officers. This meeting aims to provide an update on the investigation’s progress, facilitated by […]
Continue ReadingCape Town: The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is pressing ahead with setting up the Office of the Engineer-General South Africa. According to South African Government News Agency, Sihle Zikalala, the setting up of this office will promote engineering excellence while providing the leadership required to bridge gaps in regulation. “This will ensure […]
Continue ReadingErmelo: Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe is representing President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Freedom Day national celebration currently underway in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. ‘President Ramaphosa is unable to officiate this engagement as he is being treated for flu and has been advised to rest for this to clear,’ the Presidency said in a […]
Continue ReadingPretoria: One person has been killed while others have been rushed to hospital following heavy rains that destroyed houses and roads in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. According to South African Government News Agency, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, expressed his condolences, stating, “Our hearts are with Madondo family following the unfortunate death of […]
Continue ReadingPretoria: Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the Pretoria High Court’s dismissal of the interdict application to suspend the appointments of five trustees to the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). According to South African Government News Agency, the application was brought to the court by Black Forum SA and Izwi […]
Continue ReadingPretoria: International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed Tanzania’s decision to lift its import ban on South African agricultural products. “This outcome demonstrates that the diplomatic route remains the most effective path to resolving challenges. Together, we prove that cooperation and mutual understanding can unlock shared opportunities,” the Minister said in a statement. […]
Continue ReadingPretoria: Deputy President Paul Mashatile will attend and deliver a keynote address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue scheduled to take place in Pretoria on Tuesday. According to South African Government News Agency, the Think 20 (T20), which comprises policy institutes and think tanks, is a vital platform for intellectual and strategic inputs that […]
Continue ReadingPretoria: The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), Parks Tau, has extended the deadline for public comments on the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document. The extension now allows for comments until 28 May 2025, moving from the original deadline of 7 May 2025. According to South African Government News Agency, the 15-day extension is […]
Continue ReadingErmelo: As South Africa celebrates 31 years of democracy, Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, emphasized the importance of acknowledging the nation’s challenging past while celebrating the strides made towards a unified, democratic society. Representing President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was unable to attend due to ill health, Mantashe reflected on the historical […]
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