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The following speech was delivered today by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, during the IEC’s National Code of Conduct and Ballot Paper Draw at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg: Ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to be here today to reaffirm the Democratic Alliance’s commitment to our country’s constitutional democracy. …
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PRASA announces return of five Metrorail services
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has successfully restored five crucial Metrorail services across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
The services were restored as of the end of March 2024. They include Cape Town to Stellenbosch (Western Cape); Merebank to Chatsglen (KwaZulu-Natal); Johannesburg to Florida (Gauteng); Johannesburg to Nancefield (Gauteng) and Germiston to Elsburg (Gauteng).
“We have successfully brought 31 of our 40 lines back into partial operation and are focused on achieving full operational status for these corridors, with work to extend the abovementioned lines continuing. This milestone demonstrates our commitment to revitalising passenger rail services, providing an efficient and cost-effective public transport option for South Africans.
"Significant progress is being made on the Central Line, with ongoing efforts to rehabilitate rail infrastructure from Phillippi to Nolungile and onwards to Chris Hani. This work has been facilitated by the temporary relocation of 891 households from the Phillippi station area, enabling us to proceed with necessary recovery work,” PRASA said on Wednesday.
This work builds on the recovery of the Cape Town to Nyanga services, which marked an important milestone on what is one of the most important passenger rail routes in the country.
“Recognizing the growing demand for our services, we are actively working to repair vandalised signalling equipment. These repairs are essential not only for the safe operation of our trains but also to increase the frequency of our services to meet our commuters' needs.
“The recovery of these lines has been made possible by dedicated staff across various regions, who have spared no effort and commitment in reaching these achievements, despite facing considerable challenges. We remain steadfast in our mission to restore passenger rail as the backbone of public transport in South Africa,” the agency said. – SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Wed, 04/03/2024 - 13:31
Dear Editor In a ruling handed down this morning by the Johannesburg High Court, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has won a seminal case finding the governing party of South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) and its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, guilty of contempt of court. The ruling confirms beyond all doubt that the ANC is …
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President Ramaphosa to unveil KZN terminal and Tetra Pak Manufacturing plant
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially open the Newlyn PX Terminal and the Tetra Pak Manufacturing plant in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday as part of South Africa’s investment drive.
These entities made pledges through the South African Investment Conference, an initiative led by President Ramaphosa with the ambitious goal of attracting R1.2 trillion in investments over five years.
“The multi modal rail terminal in Bayhead next to the port of Durban pledged R2 billion for the development of the largest multi modal rail terminal in Africa and has completed the last phase of the development exceeding the initial pledge by R2.6 billion.
“The entity has over the last 26 years demonstrated its commitment as well as significant financial, technical and human resource development in developing transformational logistics infrastructure along the country’s major trade corridors,” the Presidency said in a statement.
Furthermore, the terminal is considered a leading development for logistics.
“The terminal has also been recognised as [a] flagship development expanding the logistics capacity of the country as well as enhancing global competitiveness as part of the critical NATCOR trade corridor linking Johannesburg to the port of Durban.
“The development will further facilitate an integrated ecosystem yielding benefits to freight owners, Transnet and logistics service providers. This will also accelerate government’s objective of migrating of cargo from road to rail,” the statement read.
The Presidency highlighted that in 2022, the Tetra Pak Group invested more than R500 million in the manufacturing plant in KwaZulu-Natal. Tetra Pak is the world’s leading food processing and packaging company with a presence in more than 155 countries.
“Post the investment, the manufacturing plant is now the only state-of-the-art facility in Africa producing carton asceptic packaging for the domestic market and Africa export; meeting standards of sustainability; supporting a circular economy and propelling industrial growth.
“These investments will form a critical industrial base for South Africa’s recent commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), for export opportunities,” the statement concluded. – SAnews.gov.za
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Tue, 04/02/2024 - 09:19
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PRASA committed to protecting commuters
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all individuals visiting its stations following a disturbing incident of a woman that was parked outside Park Station in Johannesburg.
“In light of a troubling viral video featuring a female motorist recounting a distressing experience outside Park Station while awaiting her family inside her vehicle, we urge everyone visiting our stations to park in designated areas within our station premises,” PRASA said on Wednesday.
PRASA said adequate security measures are in place to safeguard everyone visiting its stations.
The premises outside of Park Station falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD).
The agency said these entities will be engaged further to strengthen security outside the station premises.
“We would also like to clarify that the designated parking inside Park Station, we do not make use of car guards. Additionally, we have Protection Services Personnel who wear distinct security apparel and not reflector jackets.
“Our Protection Services Personnel have been briefed to remain on high alert and take immediate action in response to any suspicious activity, following our established security protocols. Ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, employees, and patrons are of outmost importance to us,” PRASA said on Wednesday. – SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:22
Nowadays, the phrase ‘home is where the tech is' defines modern living, as South Africans increasingly (https://apo-opa.co/3TSowVR) adopt smart home innovations. These advancements are continuing to adapt and evolve in their capabilities which not only improve convenience and security but can also decrease energy consumption, contributing to cost savings.
This is according to Dr Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage (www.CBI-LowVoltage.co.za/), who says that, in 2024, homes will become even more high-tech in terms of the efficiency, functionality, and personalised living experiences they provide. “We may still be a few years away from homes resembling those dreamed up by sci-fi movies, but we are already heading in the direction of smart technology becoming less of a luxury and more of a staple in modern homes.”
Below, he shares four trends that will help make South African homes smarter this year:
In addition, WiFi-7 is set to roll out in the country this year which will improve internet connectivity to devices in the home, extend range and promises to deliver nearly five times the speed of Wi-Fi 6. This, however, is also reliant on the release of more spectrum and regulatory approvals.
In the future, generative AI will make smart homes even smarter. Soon, these tools will not only help to identify appliances that require preventative maintenance but also set up appointments with service providers for their upkeep based on the homeowner's schedule and availability.
Additionally, as more South Africans embrace rooftop solar (https://apo-opa.co/3IUS6DT), smart technology enables the effortless integration of renewable energy sources to combat the impacts of load shedding while also ensuring that the power produced is used effectively and efficiently.
“In 2024, smart homes will become sanctuaries of innovation, enriching the lives of South Africans and heralding a future where homes understand, adapt and even pre-empt the unique needs of their residents," concludes Dr Dickson.
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Orders granted to seize assets from illegal mining kingpins
The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) has obtained three orders granting the unit permission to seize assets worth some R18 million from alleged illegal mining kingpins.
The order was granted in the Pretoria High Court to seize 16 bank accounts, 51 vehicles and seven properties from several suspects which NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said are “the proceeds of unlawful activities of a syndicate dealing in unwrought gold in Khutsong area” in Carletonville.
“This emanates from a criminal investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation [the Hawks] registered project Gillette in 2018 with the specific purpose of infiltrating a syndicate which dealt in unwrought gold where they illegally buy gold-bearing materials from legal mining workers and illegally from Zama-Zamas [illegal miners].
“They then process it into gold nuggets and sell it around the Johannesburg area, but the main buyers are unknown at this moment. The syndicate is mainly composed of foreign nationals from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Some members of the syndicate acquired South African Identity documents fraudulently,” she said.
The properties are expected to be sold at public auction with the proceeds going into the Criminal Asset Recovery Account (CARA).
“The trial against the nine accused who are facing various charges including money laundering and racketeering is set to start on 24 July 2024 at the Pretoria High Court after it was transferred from [the] Oberholzer Magistrates Court.
“These forfeiture orders are part of the implementation of the Asset Forfeiture Unit’s asset recovery strategy to claim the proceeds of criminal activities back to the state. The overall National Anti-Corruption strategy by law enforcement agencies is to strengthen the fight against corruption by pursuing both civil and criminal processes to ensure that impunity is no longer a given,” Mahanjana said. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Mon, 03/25/2024 - 14:30
Gonzo Instrumental released ‘SA’NGOMA METAL:An Instrumental Album’ consisting of 18 tracks on the 21st January 2024. The project is the Continuation of the Lost Tape collection of assembled projects that just never got released. Most of them were created around 2011-2016. Teboho Sekete aka Gonzo Instrumental (producer name) aka Tebu Vision(rap name) was born and …