In a feat many South Africans believed was impossible, Eskom has announced the country has officially enjoyed over four consecutive months without load shedding. This milestone is a direct result of the utility’s Generation Recovery Plan, which is yielding dramatic improvements. The numbers speak for themselves: the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) has surged to a…
ActionSA is pressuring the Patriotic Alliance to publicly release the findings of an investigation into its deputy president, Kenny Kunene. This follows the PA’s announcement that Kunene was exonerated in a probe concerning his association with murder-accused Katiso “KT” Molefe. ActionSA’s Lebo Mokoka has cast doubt on the outcome, questioning its independence since the investigating…
The Democratic Alliance is taking on the City of Tshwane over its continued billing of a City Cleansing Levy, which a high court has already ruled unlawful. Despite the court order to reverse the R223 charge, the metro is still applying it to residents’ accounts. The DA’s Cilliers Brink is calling for an immediate suspension…
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has slammed the “inhumane” corruption uncovered at Tembisa Hospital, where an SIU report reveals R2 billion was lost to tender fraud. The minister singled out thieves who stole public money to buy luxury items like Lamborghinis, while the healthcare sector is in crisis. The scandal, which involves three major syndicates, echoes…
Santaco has voiced its shock and sadness after a horrific collision between a taxi and two trucks on the R81 claimed 13 lives. The victims were 12 congregants from the Assemblies of God church and their driver, all returning from a conference. Robert Mthombeni, Santaco’s Deputy Chairperson, called the loss of 12 passengers and a…
The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department is in a dire financial crisis, requiring R3.4 billion urgently. The provincial treasury has taken control of its finances due to alleged gross mismanagement. The crisis has led to the closure of preschools and non-payment of teachers and suppliers. Solutions announced after an urgent meeting with national minister Siviwe Gwarube include…
Following the unveiling of a detailed US-sponsored peace plan for Gaza, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has praised President Donald Trump’s “efforts and leadership.” The 20-point proposal, secured with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s support, promises an immediate ceasefire, a hostage exchange, and a path toward Hamas’s disarmament. A major question looms over whether Hamas will…
ZURICH – FIFA has imposed immediate sanctions on the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behavior by its fans during a recent 2026 World Cup qualifier. The world football governing body has fined FESFUT $62,715 and ordered that the federation’s next official home match be played with a partial stadium closure. A minimum of…
In a severe blow to South Africa’s World Cup hopes, FIFA has found Bafana Bafana guilty of fielding an ineligible player. The global football body has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for selecting Teboho Mokoena in the March qualifier against Lesotho. The punishment is harsh: South Africa forfeits the match 3-0, is fined…
The dollar dipped as investors confronted a potential U.S. government shutdown that would freeze all economic data, including the crucial Friday jobs report. This political impasse threatens to blindside the Federal Reserve ahead of its key policy decisions. While a short shutdown might be brushed off, a prolonged standoff raises the risk of slower growth…
