Eskom resumes rolling blackouts after generation units break down once more

South African utility Eskom said on Tuesday it would be forced to resume rotational power cuts from midday to 22:00 due to breakdowns in its generating units which slashed power supply. "Eskom... 

South Africa working towards reopening international borders

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane on Monday said the South African government was working towards the reopening of international travel, which had been put on ice for months since President... 

Mboweni puts to rest rumours he may resign

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has responded to suggestions he may resign with a tweet saying he was staying put in his post and working to fix South Africa's flagging economy. "There is a malicious... 

Ramaphosa sends condolences to family of Nathaniel Julius

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday offered his “sincere condolences” to the family of Nathaniel Julius – the disabled teenager who allegedly died at the hands of a police officer in Eldorado Park,... 

SA small business turnover up 9 pct after govt eases Covid-19 restrictions

The further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions by South Africa's government to allow more economic activity to resume after a nationwide lockdown has led to a nine percent improvement in turnover... 

Sexual offences 'cold case' team dealing with 785 000 dockets, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that a newly-established cold case task team had started "analysing" 785 000 dockets relating to sexual offences in South Africa. "This is progress, it is... 

Fita agrees to shelve supreme court appeal on tobacco ban

The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association on Wednesday said it has agreed to withdraw its supreme court appeal on the country's bitterly contested lockdown ban on tobacco sales, nine days... 

Fuel price feeds inflation spike as SA consumers take another hit

Statistics South Africa, a governmental organisation, reported on Wednesday a spike of 3.2% in the consumer price index, which was higher than June’s 2.2%.  The increase in CPI, a financial... 

UIF TERS shutdown unfair to those with legitimate claims, says business body

Business for South Africa said on Wednesday that the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s decision to halt Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme payments was unfair to those who lodged... 

City of Cape Town committed to rebuilding economy amid lockdown level 2

The City of Cape Town on Monday urged all residents to continue wearing their masks, washing their hands and practising social distancing as the city and the rest of South Africa adjust to life... 

SA business owners reluctant to incur more debt under current economic conditions – Basa

Business owners are reluctant to incur more debt while uncertain business conditions and a weak economic outlook hampers their ability to generate sustainable income from which they can repay the... 

City of Cape Town gets ready to roll out business retention and expansion visitation programme

The City of Cape Town is preparing to implement its business retention and expansion (BR&E) visitation programme which will be rolled out in Cape Town industrial areas progressively over the next... 

SIU freezes bank accounts linked to Gauteng Health Department Covid-19 tender scandal

The Special Investigating Unit said on Friday it had obtained an interim court order freezing the bank accounts of 40 companies involved in suspect tenders to supply personal protective equipment... 

Western Cape govt gives green light to mixed-use redevelopment

The Western Cape provincial government has given the green light to the River Club redevelopment in Observatory,  Cape Town which is expected to create over 6 000 direct jobs, the developers said... 

More 'disgust' and outrage over Zandile Gumede’s appointment as KZN MPL

The South African Communist Party in KwaZulu-Natal said on Thursday it was “baffled, disappointed and flabbergasted" at corruption-accused former eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gumede, being sworn in as... 

SA parliament committee wants speedy prosecutions in Covid-19 corruption

The South African parliament's standing committee on public accounts says it is seriously concerned about allegations of corruption relating to Covid-19 procurement and wants those implicated to be... 

Public Protector investigating KZN health MEC over potential ethics' breach

The Public Protector is investigating a possible breach of the executive ethics code by KwaZulu-Natal health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, after a complaint was laid by the Democratic Alliance (DA)... 

DA wants Mboweni to explain why SA govt has not ended 'emergency procurement'

South Africa's main opposition the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday it would ask Parliament to extract an explanation from Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on why he had not cancelled 'emergency... 

ANC KZN reshuffles leadership deck in hopes of proper service delivery

The African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal has decided to change its leadership at various municipalities across the province in order to speed up service delivery. This decision came during... 

Eskom to implement rolling power cuts as generation units break down

South African utility Eskom said on Tuesday it would implement rolling blackouts from 4pm until 10pm, and again the following day, after breakdowns in some generation units left the electricity... 

Power system severely constrained for this week ahead as return of generation units delayed, says Eskom

Embattled State-owned power utility Eskom has warned that the power system will be severely constrained for the week ahead as the return to service of generation units has been delayed. "Eskom... 

Ramaphosa moves SA to lockdown alert level 2, lifts alcohol and tobacco bans

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday evening announced the lifting of South Africa's much anticipated prohibition on alcohol and tobacco sales and inter-provincial travel as he confirmed that the... 

Stage 2 load-shedding to continue, Eskom says

Despite successfully returning four generation units to service, Eskom on Thursday has said this will not stave off load-shedding and has announced that it will continue to implement Stage 2... 

Eskom to resume rolling power cuts due to generation unit breakdowns

South Africa's electricity utility Eskom said on Thursday it would implement rotational powercuts from 8am to 10pm  due to an increase in breakdowns of its generation units, warning that the... 

Fita says Supreme Court must pronounce on extent of Dlamini-Zuma's powers

The Supreme of Court of Appeal needs to weigh in on the legality of the tobacco ban, in part to map the limits of the power held by Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as this... 

Court tells govt to respond to Fita's bid for appeal on tobacco ban by Friday

The Supreme Court of Appeal on Tuesday directed the government to file its response to the application by the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association for leave to appeal the high court ruling... 

SA alcohol ban costs economy R15.4bn in taxes – Distell

Multinational brewing and beverage company Distell said on Monday the alcohol industry had already lost 118 000 jobs while nearly 800 small and medium sized liquor manufacturers faced bankruptcy as... 

SA finalising R25m investment to boost pan-African Covid-19 vaccine work - Ramaphosa

South Africa is in the process of finalising a R25-million investment to boost pan-African vaccine manufacturing capabilities towards Covid-19 through the African Renaissance Fund, President Cyril... 

Redavia deploys first solar farm in Kenya at Menengai Farmers

A global market leader of cost-effective, reliable and clean solar power for businesses, Redavia has deployed its first solar farm in Kenya for Menengai Farmers tea farm in Tigoni. In a statement... 

World Bank approves $300m for promotion of electricity trade in West Africa

An amount of $300-million has been approved by the World Bank Group from the International Development Association (IDA) credits and grants to support reforms that will help promote electricity... 

Eskom targets Gauteng, KZN for illegal connections and load reduction drive

Power utility Eskom said on Wednesday that it would be embarking on a roadshow to educate the public on issues impacting on the national power grid, such as illegal connections, infrastructure... 

'It's game changing' Cronje says of amendment to Zondo commission rules

President Cyril Ramaphosa's revision of the rules pertaining to the Zondo commission of inquiry will remove obstacles the National Prosecuting Authority has faced in bringing those responsible for... 

'Relief' as Toyota confirms R2.5bn hybrid production in Durban

KwaZulu-Natal's MEC for economic development, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, on Wednesday expressed "relief" after Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) confirmed a R2.5 billion investment in the province's... 

IMF approves $4.3bn loan for South Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a US$4.3-billion loan for South Africa to help the country weather the Covid-19 health crisis on the economy, National Treasury... 

High court dismisses Fita's application to appeal tobacco ban ruling

The North Gauteng High Court on Friday dismissed an application by the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association for leave to appeal the court's earlier dismissal of its challenge to the ongoing... 

Mlangeni was an unrelenting combatant for freedom, says June and Andrew Mlangeni Foundation

The June and Andrew Mlangeni Foundation on Wednesday mourned the death of its patron, Andrew Mlangeni, who was the last surviving Rivonia trialist who along with other icons such as Nelson Mandela... 

SA's cigarette and liquor ban to remain throughout lockdown, says government

The South African government will continue to implement the ban on the sale of liquor and cigarettes throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period, it said on its official Twitter page on Wednesday.  The... 

Reduced agricultural budget compounds food insecurity in SA

The South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development received its budget allocation for the 2020/2021 financial year. This follows the national budget vote in February by... 

Mboweni says he has no plan to use emergency powers to fund SAA

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has said in court papers that he has taken no decision to use emergency powers to avail money from the National Reserves Fund to South African Airways to bankroll its... 

Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi admitted to hospital with Covid-19

South Africa’s Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has been admitted to hospital as he battles Covid-19, the government said on Tuesday. On Monday, government announced that Mineral...