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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is driving reforms in the electricity sector to enable private investment in electricity generation and accelerate the procurement of new generation capacity, including solar, wind, gas and battery storage.“We are implementing the national Energy Action Plan to increase the current supply of energy and to achieve energy security in … [Read more...] about SA driving reforms in electricity sector

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of electricity and water resources.This comes as the country battles load shedding, and alternative means are being made to ensure business continuity.  Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said GTIP was … [Read more...] about Tourism sector encouraged to go green

Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her 39-year-old partner in connection with the murders of two children, Nqobile Zulu and Tshiamo Rabanye, in Soweto.Their mutilated bodies were found last Thursday morning, after they went missing on the Wednesday night. “The duo has since been charged with murder. They will appear before the Protea Magistrates Court on Friday, 28 … [Read more...] about Police arrest two suspects for murders of Soweto children

Investigations conducted by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the fish that died on 11 April at the Hartbeespoort Dam, was due to extremely low oxygen levels in the dam.This comes after thousands of dead fish among the hyacinth were discovered closer to the shore by the Ifafi Aquatic Club and the Schoemansville Oewer Club members.  The … [Read more...] about Fish deaths at Hartbeespoort Dam caused by lack of oxygen

Deputy President Paul Mashile has called for an end to the stigma around mental health issues. One of the challenges around mental health is that only 27% of patients who suffer from mental illness receive treatment and the majority do not. “There also exists a deficit in our society’s understanding of mental health, causes of illness and treatment. “This leads to … [Read more...] about Deputy President Mashatile calls for end to stigma around mental health