Nersa calls those wanting to make presentations on Eskom’s tariff hike to apply immediately
By: Terence Creamer 7th November 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has called on stakeholders wanting to make oral presentations on Eskom’s sixth multiyear... →
‘A testament to unity’: Ramaphosa unveils King Shaka statue in Durban 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the unveiling of King Shaka’s statue at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, as... →
Current systems must be overhauled to fight crime effectively – Justice Minister
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane said on Thursday that government must investigate the existing policing and... →
Mozambique police fire tear gas as opposition supporters march on capital
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 Mozambican police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital Maputo on Thursday in the biggest demonstration yet against the long-ruling Frelimo... →
New UK sanctions on Russia also target Africa Corps
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 New sanctions against Russia announced by the British government on Thursday will also target three private mercenary groups with links to the... →
Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, saying the party is... →
South African rand recoups some losses against dollar
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 South Africa's rand recouped some losses on Thursday, a day after emerging market assets took a hit following Donald Trump's win in the US... →
Grindrod suspends port operations in Mozambique after border closure
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 Logistics company Grindrod has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique after South Africa temporarily closed the main border with its... →
2024 will be world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 This year is "virtually certain" to eclipse 2023 as the world's warmest since records began, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said... →
Vaccine doses allocated for 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 An initial 899 000 vaccine doses have been allocated for 9 countries across Africa that have been hit hard by the current mpox surge, the WHO and... →
Nigeria's power grid partially collapses again, causing blackouts
By: Reuters 6th November 2024 Nigeria's national grid suffered a partial collapse on Tuesday, the state power transmitter said, marking the ninth incident this year to have... →
Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on re-election, Mashaba stresses maintaining relations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday congratulated former US President Donald Trump on his re-election as the President, saying South Africa... →
South African rand nosedives as Trump wins US election
By: Reuters 6th November 2024 The South African rand slumped against a buoyant dollar on Wednesday as "Trump trades" surged, after Donald Trump won the US election. Republican... →
