Natalie Nyathi In both South Africa and the UK, governments are working on plans to lower electricity and energy costs for households and businesses. These efforts come from concerns about rising living costs and the need for stable, affordable energy to support economic growth. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the government’s commitment to making…
US Trade Tariffs Yet to Affect Fuel Price in SA Natalie Nyathi Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe stated on October 16 , yesterday, during a session in the National Council of Provinces that trade tariffs imposed by the United States are not currently impacting fuel prices in South Africa. Mantashe explained that South…
Natalie Nyathi Ismael Steenkamp from the Patriotic Alliance (PA) has been elected as the new councillor for Johannesburg’s Ward 29, which includes the Soweto areas of Diepkloof and Noordgesig. This win marks a significant change in the political scene, as the PA has taken the ward from the African National Congress (ANC) in a closely…
Natalie Nyathi The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals, including one from South Africa, because of social media comments about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The US State Department stated that the United States does not have to host foreigners who wish harm on Americans. This announcement came as…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the viral video showing him outside the Sandton mansion of Hangwani “Morgan” Maumela, the businessman accused of leading a R2 billion tender fraud syndicate at Tembisa Hospital. The footage sparked speculation about a possible connection between the two, but the Presidency clarified the situation yesterday, during a media briefing…
Natalie Nyathi A horrific bus crash in Limpopo, which resulted in 42 fatalities, is under investigation, with a focus on speeding and overloading as major contributing factors. The accident happened on Sunday evening when the bus veered off a mountain pass on the N1 highway near Makhado and plunged down an embankment. Transport Minister Barbara…
Natalie Nyathi Limpopo is in mourning after a bus crash on the N1 highway near Makhado has claimed the lives of 40 people. Many more were injured in the accident, which happened on Sunday afternoon as the bus was traveling from Gqeberha to Harare. Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Violet Mathye shared her condolences…
Natalie Nyathi South Africa is laying Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa to rest today at his home in KwaMbonambi, northern KwaZulu-Natal. The 58-year-old diplomat, who served as South Africa’s Ambassador to France and Monaco, was found dead in Paris last week. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation by French authorities, with initial reports…
Natalie Nyathi Residents of Westbury and Coronationville are threatening to take to the streets once again to protest ongoing water supply issues, after a planned meeting with Joburg Water officials failed to materialize. Community leaders met with representatives from Mayor Dada Morero’s office on Thursday, but Joburg Water representatives were absent, sparking further frustration and…
Fort Hare University Suspends Operations After Violent Student Protests Natalie Nyathi The University of Fort Hare has suspended all operations after violent protests at its Alice campus. This decision follows the burning of the administration and student affairs buildings, raising serious safety concerns. The protests began over the university’s plan to appoint an interim Student…
