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Dear Editor In yet another explosive admission of failure by Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, the DA can reveal that over 5.4 million case dockets were closed due to insufficient evidence or leads since the 2018/2019 financial year. This shocking figure highlights the utter failure of the SAPS under the leadership of Bheki Cele. This …
Eskom reaches significant milestone in curbing load shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the end of load shedding is “within touching distance”.
This after Eskom achieved an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 65.5% on Wednesday.
In a post on the power utility's Facebook social media platform, Ramokgopa said: “[This] marks a significant milestone in resolving the energy deficit [load shedding] in the country. Eskom’s achievement of an Energy Availability Factor of 65.5%, last attained in 2021, confirms the success of the aggressive maintenance-led recovery strategy, despite its inherent risks [short-term pain for long-term gain]”.
He added that reaching an EAF of 65.5% validates the viability of the power utility’s fleet and “signifies the most efficient path to ending load shedding”.
“With the proven success of this performance, the focus now shifts to maintaining and enhancing it. The return of Medupi Unit 4 (800MW), Koeberg Unit 2 (980MW) and the synchronisation of Kusile Unit 6 (800MW), a total of 2580 MW in the next 6 months, is a welcomed addition to generation capacity.
“These orchestrated improvements and new capacity means that we have breached peak load shedding. The state-incentivised rooftop solar rollout, on track to reach installed capacity of 6 000MW by year end, is an indispensable part of the energy calculus in the country. Government induced - through a suite of thoroughgoing reforms - private sector sponsored new generation capacity is critical to the attainment of energy sovereignty.
“We have indeed turned the corner, the ending of load shedding is within touching distance,” Ramokgopa said.
Also in a post on the social media platform, X, Eskom said it had now reached 35 consecutive days of no load shedding and highlighted the work done to reach an Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF) of just over 10 000MW.
“[Our] UCLF, also known as unplanned outages, has reached 10 966 MW. This achievement by our generation team represents a significant milestone in our Generation Operational Recovery Plan and has contributed to an energy availability factor of 65% since midnight.
“We are now 35 days into the suspension of load shedding, thanks to our team’s sustained and deliberate efforts,” Eskom said. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:06
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Operation Shanela nabs 904 suspects in North West
Operation Shanela continues to make an impact across communities with 904 suspects having been apprehended for various transgressions in the North West province.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspects arrested across all districts in the province were held for crimes, including murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, dealing in drugs, malicious damage to property and driving under the influence of alcohol.
A total of 374 suspects were arrested in raiding operations.
Operation Shanela consists of regular stop and searches, roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility patrols including foot patrols, the tracing of wanted suspects with a focus of murder and rape suspects, compliance inspections at liquor outlets and second hand good dealers.
In addition, 43 suspected undocumented foreign nationals were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials.
The police also visited and searched 95 premises while 2 622 persons and 1 477 vehicles were searched.
Seven firearms, 37 ammunition, 11 cellular phones, a variety of drugs and tobacco products were confiscated.
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended all law enforcement agencies and other role players for their continuous efforts in the fight against criminality. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:50
Cape Town, South Africa – Comic-Con Cape Town kicked off in style with an electrifying media dinner that brought together gamers, influencers, and media personalities, including actor Siv Ngesi, musician Chad Saaiman, and Stormers Rugby player Kuyenzeka Xaba, amongst others courtesy of the event’s ultimate gaming snack Doritos. The second Comic Con Cape Town officially …
Application for special votes closes this Friday
Applications for special votes will close tomorrow, 3 May 2024, says the Electoral Commission (IEC).
Persons who intend to vote by special vote must first apply or cause an application to be submitted on their behalf as follows:
The commission said in a statement on Thursday that it was important for the public to note that there are two categories of special votes affected by the deadline tomorrow.
The first relates to home visits for those registered voters who are infirm or have impaired mobility. These voters may apply to be visited at home or a place of confinement.
The second category of special votes is available to any registered voter who wishes to vote early at their voting station.
The commission reiterated that there is no automatic age-based qualification for a special vote.
Special votes are available to all voters, but only upon application by the deadline date of 3 May.
Furthermore, the commission reported that over a million special votes applications have already been approved for these elections.
In terms of the election timetable, both categories of special votes will be conducted on 27 and 28 May, from 9am to 5pm.
Election Day will be held on 29 may 2024.
In the last hours before the applications deadline, the commission has called on registered voters who wish to vote by special vote to ensure that they submit applications as no late applications will be accommodated. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:26
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Next-generation financial services platform Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), one of the most recognisable fintech brands on the continent, has announced that it is sponsoring Zimbabwe's national rugby team as it seeks to achieve Rugby World Cup qualification, the first since 1991.
With the hopes of a nation on their shoulders, the Sables, as the national team is known, will run out against Zambia on 4 May sporting Mukuru's branding on the beloved national jersey for the first time.
The Sables are admired in Zimbabwe and around the continent, known for their attacking style of play, technical acuity and sportsmanship. The team, blessed with talent and a rejuvenated system, is confident of its prospects of qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Mukuru, which has over 16-million customers in 50 countries, can trace its roots back to Zimbabwe, which remains a crucial and important market for the multinational fintech.
Brandon Mncube, Chief Marketing Officer at Mukuru, says the sponsorship of the Sables made sense as the team displays the same passion and love for the country as Mukuru. “We are incredibly excited to be sponsoring Zimbabwe's national rugby team. The Sables are eyeing World Cup qualification and with their revitalised systems in place and the formidable talent at their disposal, we wanted to give them the best possible chance of living up to their potential,” he says.
“The Sables embody the same passion that has seen Mukuru grow exponentially across the continent. Just as we are passionately driven to provide relevant and competitive financial services products that delight our customers in Zimbabwe and abroad, one gets a real sense of the confidence in this team – all the way down from administrators, to the coaches and of course, the players. Mukuru is backing the Sables to achieve their goal.”
Rugby fans have a great season of excitement in store, as the Sables are set to take on formidable opponents such Zambia, Uganda and the Netherlands over the next few months.
Commenting on the team's new sponsorship, Sables Head Coach Pieter Benade had the following to say: “We are delighted that a financial company as big as Mukuru recognised our commitment and passion to deliver the kind of rugby success that Zimbabweans deserve. Their sponsorship will go a long way towards enabling our journey to achieve our goal of 2027 World Cup qualification.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mukuru.
About Mukuru:
Mukuru is a leading next generation financial services platform in Southern Africa that offers affordable and reliable financial services to a customer base of over 16 million+ across Africa, Asia and Europe.
With over 100 million transactions to date, our core was built providing international money transfers and from this base, we've developed a set of services to address the broader financial needs of our customers. We now operate in over 60 countries and across over 500 remittance corridors.
We are a business that puts the customer at the centre of everything we do, and for that reason, we serve clients across physical and digital channels, by various payment methods (cash, card, wallet) as well as a range of engagement platforms including WhatsApp, USSD, contact centre, App, website, agents and a branch and booth network.
Mukuru has, for the fifth consecutive year, been listed as one of the top 100 Cross Border Payments businesses in the world in the 2024 FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies, one of only six African companies to receive this accolade.
In 2023, Mukuru officially ranked sixth on the LinkedIn Top Companies List in South Africa.
Mukuru was celebrated for innovation and excellence at the 2023 Africa Tech Festival Awards, receiving the Fintech Innovation of the Year Award - an acknowledgment of the transformative power of financial technology in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.
Further information can be found at https://www.Mukuru.com.
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