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Eskom has assured the public that there are no plans to retrench any staff members nor has a decision to retrench any employees been taken.This assertion comes after trade union Solidarity alleged in an article that Eskom intends to retrench 500 employees, whom it alleged are “white maintenance workers,” as part of the latest Employment Equity Plan for 2023 – 2025. In a … [Read more...] about Eskom has no plans to retrench staff members

Al Jama-ah's councillor, Thapelo Amad, has been voted as the City of Johannesburg's new Executive Mayor, following the ousting of former Mayor Mpho Phalatse.According to media reports, Phalatse was removed last Thursday through a motion of no confidence tabled by African Transformation Movement (ATM) councillor, Lubabalo Magwentshu. His motion reportedly received 140 votes … [Read more...] about Thapelo Amad voted as Joburg’s new mayor

A 38-year-old man is expected to appear in the Thohoyandou Magistrate Court on Monday for allegedly murdering his wife in Limpopo who had reportedly opened a case of domestic violence against him.The 33-year-old woman was found in a water filled pit toilet ditch in their yard at Mangodi Ha Sundou on Saturday morning. “The couple was reportedly in a sour relationship in which … [Read more...] about Man to appear in court in connection with wife’s murder

Continued efforts to deal with the scourge of gang violence on the Cape Flats has resulted in the sentencing of four people who were involved in violent crimes in Ravensmead, Western Cape.The accused were sentenced in the Western Cape High Court on charges of murder and the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.   “Members of the 'Ama don’t care' gang arrived … [Read more...] about Police lauded for conviction of gang members

Government continues to implement the country’s energy action plan in earnest, with the long-term goal of securing continuous, credible energy supply.“As a country we must acknowledge that there is no immediate panacea to this crisis. However, citizens must note that work is underway to ensure full and effective implementation of the Energy Action Plan,” Minister in the … [Read more...] about Government takes urgent steps to implement energy action plan