Over 100K sign petition against Eskom’s proposed price hikes
The DA’s online petition against Eskom’s proposed 36.15% electricity tariff increase has garnered over 100 000 signatures. This is according to Kelvin... Read more.
Home Affairs gives Chinese, Indian tourists favourable access
The Home Affairs Department has gazetted an unrestricted system aimed at bringing more tourists from China and India. Home affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza said... Read more.
Ex-Eskom contractor Lomas suffers nosebleed after prison fall
It never rains but pours for corruption-accused former Eskom contractor Michael Harry Lomas as he suffered a nosebleed and cut his hand after he slipped and fell... Read more.
Hawks cast net wide for fugitive director wanted for tax fraud
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has launched a manhunt for a company director who is the main suspect in connection with a major tax fraud... Read more.
Ex-minister Kodwa to find out next week if case will be dropped
Former Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa will have to wait until next month to hear if corruption charges against him will be dropped. This was revealed... Read more.
HRC, Housing Tribunal’s proposals at Marshalltown fire inquiry
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Rental Housing Tribunal have made proposals on the recommendations that the Marshalltown fire inquiry should... Read more.
Black Africans’ quality of life continues to drop, shows study
The quality of life of black South Africans continues to be on a downward spiral. This is according to a study released on Tuesday, which shows that black Africans... Read more.
Forum wants security guards in Limpopo to be on state’s payroll
The Sekhukhune Security Crisis and Demand Forum has written to Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba to implement an immediate moratorium on retrenchment of security... Read more.
141 IPPs appointed to deliver 13 422MW of electricity
A total of 141 preferred independent power producing (IPP) bidders have been appointed, totalling 13 422MW, by state-owned power utility Eskom. This was revealed... Read more.
State hunts down chemical agent that caused deaths of Naledi kids
A probe by government authorities has found that a chemical agent is responsible for the deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto. The children died two weeks ago... Read more.
