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Dear Editor After 100 days in office, the DA has identified 5 key priorities for the GNU’s medium-term plan, to be announced on 30 October. Every single one of the DA’s priorities is focused on growing the economy and creating jobs. There are of course many other policy reforms the DA is pursuing in the …
South African match official Morne Ferreira will referee his first Test abroad next month after he was appointed by World Rugby to take charge of the match between Spain and Fiji in Valladolid. World Rugby announced the match officials for the November Test window on Friday, which includes the Springboks’ three Tests, in Edinburgh, London …
The Democratic Alliances Karabo Khakhau MP says that the party is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Tito Mboweni at the age of 65, following a brief illness. Dr Mboweni’s legacy in South African politics is long and significant. He served as Minister of Labour in President Nelson Mandela’s cabinet, later becoming an astute …
EASTERN CAPE – Police are hot on the heels of a robbery and extortion suspect, who managed to flee during a shootout in Ngqeleni on Friday evening 11 October 2024. The second suspect was shot and fatally wounded during the incident. It is alleged that on Friday, 11 October 2024 around 23:20, members from Public …
EASTERN CAPE – Akhatar Rajjab (43) appeared before the Gqeberha New Law court on 9 October 2024. Rajjab was arrested by the Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks in a joint effort with Walmer Detective Services and Gqeberha Department of Home Affairs on Sunday, 6 October 2024 for allegations of fraud, corruption …
WESTERN CAPE – Continued efforts by police members to eradicate the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition as well as dealing in cannabis proved to be successful when three males aged 27, 37 and 69 were arrested in isolated incidents. Police members from Operation Restore conducted a focus operation on Thursday 10 October 2024. The …
DURBAN – Two more suspects who were linked with the killing of seven family members at Hlokozi in Highflats a month ago were shot and fatally wounded when they attempted to kill police officers in Umlazi on Saturday afternoon, 12 October 2024. Since the mass murders, the Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi …
GAUTENG – Operation Vala Umgodi continue to make strides in illegal mining activities in the province. On Friday, 11 October 2024, the operation was conducted at Rietvallei in Kagiso policing prencict. The intelligence driven operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects who were charged with unlawful possession of precious metal and contravention of the …
GQEBERHA – The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes unit in Gqeberha and SAPS Motherwell detectives worked tirelessly to ensure that there is a breakthrough in the case, following the shooting in Dyakalashe, NU 12 in Motherwell on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, where four people were shot. The detectives managed to arrest four suspects (one female …
MPUMALANGA – Three accused, Nelson Noah Ntimane (30), Bongani Bonginkosi Mhlanga (42) and Rabbi Vusi Maphosa (52), pleaded guilty and were sentenced by the Nelspruit District Court in terms of Section 112 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977, (LOAN SHARK) MASHONISA, on Friday, 11 October 2024. The sentence follows the accused …
GAUTENG – The Management of the South African Police Service in Gauteng has been disheartened by insensitive social media posts which purport that a police official who has reportedly taken his life has done so because he was being “harassed and bullied” by his superiors. The posts further mislead the public by alleging that the …
FREE STATE – The police need assistance from the community to help them find a missing five-year-old girl from Tumahole. Ruth Sithole (5) was reported missing at the Tumahole police station today by her mother. She was last seen yesterday, 11 October 2024 at about 14:00. She was wearing a black dress with green flowers …
BOTSHABELO – As a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat organised crime, the police arrested several individuals involved in the alleged extortion of a local doctor in Bloemfontein. The doctor opened an extortion case in September 2024 against people who demanded money from him. The doctor received a phone call from a man …
POLOKWANE – A 22-year-old male suspect, a stepbrother to the victim was arrested for raping his 11-year-old girl, stepsister, and will appear before Seshego District Court on Monday 14, October 2024 on charges of rape. It is reported that, the victim’s mother received a call from school urging that she report to school. When the …
Eskom records 200 consecutive days of no load shedding
Eskom has recorded 200 days without implementing load shedding in South Africa, with the last day of load shedding being on 26 March this year.
The power utility on Sunday said the implementation of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan has yielded a reduction of [about] 8.6% in unplanned outages, and an improvement in the Energy Availability Factor by [about] 7.7%.
“The plan is projected to contribute to a potential 2% growth in the South African economy and improve Eskom’s financial performance for the financial year 2025,” Eskom said.
Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane called it a “significant moment”.
“We are in an incredibly exciting industry at a moment of tangible change. In preparation for a competitive electricity market, this is a significant milestone to ensure energy security and attracting investment to South Africa.
“We are days away from a further milestone that demonstrates the stability of our fleet... We are on track to reach 206 days [on Saturday] without load shedding, a result we last delivered five years ago on 15 October 2019,” Marokane said.
The power utility’s Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo, praised Eskom officials for the work they have put in to address load shedding.
“The dedication of all Eskom employees has been crucial in driving these positive outcomes, and their contributions are clearly reflected in today’s results.
“We wish to convey our thanks to all our employees for reaching this achievement and we recognise that this is the result of immense hard work and time spent away from friends and families to deliver a national imperative in a high pressure turnaround environment,” Nxumalo said.
Eskom Board Chairperson, Mteto Nyati, explained that when it came in, the board conducted an “independent investigation and consulted with power station management using a data-driven approach to create the Generation Recovery Plan”.
“Today’s achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team in implementing this plan. It demonstrates that with the right leadership, strategic planning and unwavering commitment, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges.
“Eskom’s journey towards a stable and reliable power supply is well on track, and we remain focused on sustaining this progress for the benefit of all South Africans.
“The Eskom Board is grateful for the support and collaborative efforts of all our key stakeholders, including government and the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) members, who enabled us to reach this milestone today,” Nyati said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Sun, 10/13/2024 - 09:42
POLOKWANE – The Police in Lebowakgomo Stock Theft Unit are investigating a case of stock theft following an incident wherein five goats were stolen at the grazing field along R518 Jackyland under Lebowakgomo policing precinct. According to information, five goats were driven to the grazing field without a shepherd. The victim while at his residence, …
DURBAN – Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a massive manhunt for a man who stabbed seven of his family members and killed five of them at his home at Bethany area in Bergville on Saturday night, 12 October 2024. Reports indicate that the suspect and his uncle went to visit the neighbours and on their …
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R25 million cocaine bust at airport
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have made a cocaine bust at the OR Tambo International Airport, with a street value of some R25 million.
According to SARS, the 47 cocaine bricks – weighing some 50kg – were stuffed in a bag that was spotted by officials and airport security on a carousel for a flight from Sao Paolo in Brazil and heading to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
“SARS Customs officers inspected the luggage bag and saw suspicious looking objects in the bag. These objects tested positive for narcotics. There were no passengers accompanying the bag and no arrests were made. The South African Police Service (SAPS) will now investigate the matter after everything was handed over to them.
“Sao Paolo in Brazil is a high-risk departure point for drug mules, and accompanied and unaccompanied luggage containing cocaine. There have been several busts of drug mules at OR Tambo airport in recent weeks,” the revenue service said.
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter warned that the revenue service is partnering with the Border Management Authority, the Airports Company, SAPS and the Department of Home Affairs to crack down illegality.
“This multi-disciplinary approach is having palpable results, demonstrated by arrests and interceptions recently. Through these actions, we are protecting the wellbeing of our citizens, especially young people who are our future,” Kieswetter said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Sun, 10/13/2024 - 08:42
FUTURELIFE® is putting the fun back into breakfast with the launch of its latest addition to the FUTURELIFE® Kids Cereal range: Rice Pops. This delicious, crunchy rice cereal is made from 93% rice, contains no artificial colourants or flavouring and has less than half a teaspoon of sugar per serving – making it a healthy …
Former Finance Minisiter Tito Mboweni passes on
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to former Minister and Governor of the Reserve Bank, Tito Mboweni, following his passing.
Mboweni passed away on Saturday evening following a short illness.
“Given his sense of vitality and energetic and affable engagement with fellow South Africans, Dr Mboweni’s passing at 65 comes as a shock. We have lost a leader and compatriot, who has served our nation as an activist, economic policy innovator and champion of labour rights,” President Ramaphosa said.
Mboweni served as South Africa’s Minister of Labour in the first democratically elected Cabinet from 1994 to 1999. Following that, he served as the South African Reserve Bank Governor from 1999 to 2009.
His final official position in government was as the Minister of Finance in President Ramaphosa’s administration from 2018 to 2021.
Mboweni resigned from Parliament on 1 February 2022.
“As Governor and Finance Minister, he had a sharp focus on fiscal discipline and economic transformation. Tito Mboweni distinguished himself in different strategic roles in the private sector and was a flag bearer in global forums for our economy and developing economies more broadly.
“He conducted himself with expert rigour, while maintaining the personable touch that made him a social media star and ambassador for Modjadjiskloof’s culinary traditions. His passing is a great loss. May his soul rest in peace,” President Ramaphosa said.
The life and times of Mboweni
The youngest of three children, Mboweni was born on 16 March 1959. He grew up in Tzaneen, Limpopo.
He attended the University of the North between 1979 and 1980, where he registered for a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He did not complete his studies there and left South Africa to go into exile in 1980.
While in exile in Lesotho, Mboweni joined the African National Congress (ANC), and was an activist for the party in many capacities.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics and Political Science from the National University of Lesotho in 1985. In 1988, he obtained a Master of Arts in Development Economics from the University of East Anglia in England.
Prior to his appointment as Minister of Labour, Mboweni was Deputy Head of the Department of Economic Policy in the ANC. He also represented the ANC on several domestic and international platforms.
Mboweni was a member of the ANC's National Executive and National Working Committees, and was also chairperson of the National Executive Committee's Economic Transformation Committee, which coordinated the development of ANC economic policies. – SAnews.gov.za
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Sun, 10/13/2024 - 08:10
Sunday, 13 October 2024: Eskom has today successfully delivered 200 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply since 26 March 2024 as a result of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan. This plan has not only reduced unplanned outages by ~8.6% and improved the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) by ~7.7%, enhancing the reliability of our generation fleet,...
Woodlands Dairy recently made a significant contribution to the Khazimla Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young women and restoring their dignity by addressing critical challenges such as access to menstrual hygiene products. Understanding the vital role that education plays in shaping futures, Woodlands Dairy donated sanitary towels to the project, directly benefiting the […]
The Bafana Bafana match against Congoa Brazzaville could almost be defined as the national football teams ‘Springbok Moment’ as they pounded the net with 5 goals, As everyone is saying about the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the Gqeberha fans; “Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie!” Note to other teams and other sporting codes: …