South Africa Declares National Disaster Due to Flooding
South Africa declares national disaster after torrential rains destroyed infrastructure and washed away roads and bridges. Picture Credits@ Google
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Government Initiatives Aim to Cut Electricity and Energy Bills
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…
Funeral Parlours Warn of Critical Burial Space Shortage
Natalie Nyathi Johannesburg is currently grappling with a significant burial space crisis, with funeral parlours sounding the alarm about the escalating situation. The South African Funeral Practitioners Association has reported that many of the city’s cemeteries are nearing full capacity, severely limiting options for residents wishing to bury their loved ones. Recent estimates indicate that…
Unions Slam Police Commissioner’s Claims Linking Wage Demands to Workforce Shortages and Crime
Unions Slam Police Commissioner’s Claims Linking Wage Demands to Workforce Shortages and Crime Natalie Nyathi KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is facing strong criticism from trade unions after suggesting that union demands for higher wages contribute to police workforce shortages, ultimately impacting crime rates. Mkhwanazi’s comments, made during a stakeholder engagement on crime…