Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa explained that, over the past week, Eskom has been averaging around 10,500 megawatts of installed capacity that was unavailable for various reasons, including unit failures and suboptimal performance.
Sana Khan
Oct 22, 2024
Letsoha-Mathae and her husband, Mangaung Metro Speaker Lawrence Mathae, were accused of taking money for favors related to a multimillion-rand road tender last week. At the time, Letsoha-Mathae was the MEC for public works and roads.
Sana Khan
Oct 21, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa continued to call for urgent reform of the Security Council, based on the common African position outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus. This position demands two permanent seats and five non-permanent seats on the UNSC for Africa.
Sana Khan
Oct 18, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a letter to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, asking him to work with the municipality under section 139 of the Constitution. The president urged the Premier to collaborate with the municipality to take immediate action to fix the problem.
Sana Khan
Oct 17, 2024
The two organizations will take part in activities such as responding to complaints, sharing reports, exchanging information about governance and working together on projects.
Sana Khan
Oct 17, 2024
The new bid window builds on the 12 infrastructure initiatives that President Cyril Ramaphosa announced at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium in South Africa (SIDSSA) in March.
Sana Khan
Oct 16, 2024
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Dion George said the department will redesign each of the botanical and zoological gardens for the future including using advanced technologies, improving visitor experiences and adopting new conservation practices.
Sana Khan
Oct 16, 2024
Every year, millions of electrical and electronic devices are thrown away when they break or become outdated. These discarded devices are known as e-waste and can harm health and the environment if they are not disposed of and recycled properly.
Sana Khan
Oct 15, 2024
PSC Commissioner noted that departments often cite various reasons for late or missed payments including misfiled, misplaced, or unrecorded invoices as well as weak internal controls.
Sana Khan
Oct 15, 2024
The 47 bricks of cocaine, weighing around 50kg, were found in a bag that officials and airport security noticed on a carousel. The bag was for a flight coming from Sao Paulo in Brazil and heading to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sana Khan
Oct 14, 2024
Over 1.2 million South Africans applied for this tax directive, and at least 1.14 million of those applications were approved. SARS noted that the remaining applications were declined for various reasons, such as incorrect identity numbers and tax numbers.
Sana Khan
Oct 14, 2024
The Department of Water and Sanitation directed the water board to limit water abstraction to their licensed amount of 470 million megalitres per year, which means an 8.4% reduction from the current volume being used.
Sana Khan
Oct 11, 2024
A former spy boss had laid a criminal complaint against Ramaphosa following the break-in at his Phala Phala game farm in the northeastern Limpopo province, alleging the president had committed irregularities in trying to hide the theft of $4 million in cash.
AFP news
Oct 11, 2024
South Africa and Norway Ministers, in their consultations, will work with various parties and negotiating groups to hold informal discussions on specific issues related to climate change mitigation and its connections to the overall process.
Sana Khan
Oct 10, 2024
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe commented on the withdrawal of the international energy company TotalEnergies from offshore Block 11B/12B and 5/6/7, noting that development in these blocks is still possible and viable.
Sana Khan
Oct 09, 2024
The main symptoms of the disease on the leaves of affected trees include blotchy patterns and yellowing veins. This disease lowers the quality of the fruit, making it unfit for sale as fresh fruit or for processing.
Sana Khan
Oct 08, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of preparing every student to feel confident and capable enough to continue their education, find a job or start their own business.
Sana Khan
Oct 07, 2024
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said that the focus of South Africa's G20 Presidency will be on the developmental agenda and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sana Khan
Oct 04, 2024
Seitlholo warned that water pollution is one of the biggest threats to the country's water security and sustainability. He challenged the leaders to decide whether they would take action to protect this valuable resource for future generations.
Sana Khan
Oct 04, 2024
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Andrew Whitfield promoted South Africa as a top investment destination, showcasing that South Africa has investment potential and finding new trade opportunities for local businesses.
Sana Khan
Oct 03, 2024
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is in the United Kingdom for the second part of his working visit to enhance trade and investment relations between the two countries and attract investors.
Sana Khan
Oct 03, 2024
The operations checked if workplaces were following laws like the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Minimum Wage Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), and Employment Services Act to ensure fairness and protect workers.
Sana Khan
Oct 02, 2024
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts stressed the importance of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their values and overall strategies, noting that this approach can help organizations take advantage of investment opportunities for the country.
Sana Khan
Oct 02, 2024
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa noted that investors are not going to wait for South Africa to fix its issues, suggesting being proactive in attracting capital and showing determination in overcoming big obstacles.
Sana Khan
Oct 01, 2024
During the Troika high-level address at the United Nations (UN) on Thursday, Lamola revealed that preparations are in progress for South Africa to take over the G20 Presidency and host the G20 Summit in 2025.
Sana Khan
Sep 27, 2024
Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa urged member countries to explore their various strengths and abilities to support each other in maximizing their potential. He mentioned several opportunities, including mining and processing critical minerals and rare-earth elements needed for a green economy.
Sana Khan
Sep 27, 2024
The Just Water Partnerships concept was created after a report from the Global Commission for the Economics of Water (GCEW), which pointed out that traditional economics have not helped the water sector.
Sana Khan
Sep 26, 2024
The overall principal investigator of the study at HSRC Professor Khangelani Zuma said the survey found that in 2022, HIV prevalence in KwaZulu-Natal was highest among people aged 25 to 49, with a rate of 31.1%.
Sana Khan
Sep 26, 2024
South Africa's Acting President Paul Mashatile acknowledged the impact of the widespread extreme weather and praised the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, along with government departments, for their quick and effective response.
Sana Khan
Sep 25, 2024
A forecaster at the South African Weather Service (SAWS), Lehlogonolo Thobela shared the weather outlook for the upcoming week, noting that warm conditions are expected in many parts of the country.
Sana Khan
Sep 25, 2024
