Eskom contractor jailed for 20 years for R22m damage to electricity infrastructure
An Eskom contractor linked to the deliberate destruction of electricity infrastructure in Mpumalanga more than three years ago has been sentenced to an effective... Read more.
Rural North West pupil among SA’s top matriculants
North West has once again stamped its authority on South Africa’s education map, producing a top achiever from a rural Quintile 2 school – a feat provincial... Read more.
SA COPS’ RAPE SHOCK
At least 97 members of the South African Police Service, who are meant to protect the public from harm, were accused of either rape or sexual violence in a series... Read more.
Mayor warns Nersa against potential 100% electricity hike for Capetonians
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has criticised the national electricity regulator, warning that a proposed recalculation of Eskom tariffs could unleash a near-100%... Read more.
Scopa chair slams Limpopo officials over irregular expenditure
Limpopo Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) chairperson Esther Mokwele has blamed government officials entrusted with public funds for failing to decisively... Read more.
Truck driver convicted in R1m Transnet fuel theft
A truck driver linked to the theft of more than 40, 000 litres of fuel worth over R1-million from Transnet has now been convicted and is awaiting sentencing. The... Read more.
AfriForum threatens legal escalation over stalled IPID murder probe
AfriForum has threatened to pursue every legal avenue after accusing the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) of stalling a murder case, despite testimony... Read more.
‘What matric numbers don’t tell us about SA’s STEM struggles’ – education veteran
With schools having reopened, education veteran Shakes Makgalemane has warned that, while the Class of 2025 deserves recognition for improved matriculation outcomes,... Read more.
DA accuses Mpumalanga of infrastructure neglect as floods collapse bridges
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused the Mpumalanga provincial government of failing to maintain public infrastructure, saying recent floods exposed years of... Read more.
Mpumalanga learner behind bars following fatal schoolyard stabbing
A Mpumalanga learner has spent a night in police custody after being arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a fellow pupil during a confrontation at a... Read more.
