About 60 people marched to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa and the Union Buildings on Friday, demanding an end to loadshedding. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro About 60 people marched from Church Square across Pretoria to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and the Union Buildings on Friday. They were demanding an end to loadshedding and objecting to … [Read more...] about Pretorians protest against loadshedding and tariff hike
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Mantashe’s axing of Peter Becker was unconstitutional, rules court
Electricity pylons at Koeberg nuclear power plant. Photo: Brent Meersman The dismissal of a nuclear watchdog activist from the National Nuclear Regulatory Board is unconstitutional, the High Court has ruled. Peter Becker, spokesperson for the Koeberg Alert Alliance (KAA), was axed by Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe. Judge Babalwa Mantame says Mantashe acted in “bad faith and … [Read more...] about Mantashe’s axing of Peter Becker was unconstitutional, rules court
Dust, flying rocks, deafening noise: blasting is a nightmare for people living near mines
A house in Mmadithlokwa built by Tharisa mine for a family who were relocated due to the mine’s expansion. Photo: Danjelle Midgley When residents of Mmadithlokwa, near Marikana in North West province, have mobile data, they record their experiences of mine blasting explosions from the nearby Tharisa mine on WhatsApp groups. A sample of the messages posted by residents, members … [Read more...] about Dust, flying rocks, deafening noise: blasting is a nightmare for people living near mines
Khayelitsha lesbian murder case postponed 14 times since May
Phumeza Ndlwana (above), the sister of Phelokazi Mqathanya, along with other family members and activists from Khayelitsha have participated in a number of protests, demanding justice for her murder. Archive photo: Mary-Anne Gontsana The trial of the man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly fatally stabbed Phelokazi Mqathanya, is set to start on Thursday. This … [Read more...] about Khayelitsha lesbian murder case postponed 14 times since May
Murder at Mangaung Prison: Leaked report shows ‘Facebook rapist’ was dead before a fire broke out in his cell
Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein. Photo from G4S website (fair use) On 3 May 2022, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) reported that convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester had been found dead in his cell at the Mangaung private prison in Bloemfontein after a fire broke out. The matter was initially investigated as a possible suicide, but the details … [Read more...] about Murder at Mangaung Prison: Leaked report shows ‘Facebook rapist’ was dead before a fire broke out in his cell
