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The Deputy Health Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, will embark on the ex-mineworkers compensation fund outreach programme in KwaZulu-Natal to sensitise stakeholders about the unclaimed social protection benefits by ex-mineworkers amounting to R10 billion.The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi and the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Dr … [Read more...] about Deputy Ministers to embark on ex-miners compensation outreach programme

Presidential Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa deeply regrets the current energy situation which has plunged the country into Stage 6 load shedding.Magwenya was updating the public on the President’s public programme and topical issues of public and media interest.  “The President acknowledges the frustration of households, parents and learners … [Read more...] about Pres Ramaphosa regrets load shedding – Presidential Spokesperson

A 31-year-old police constable has become the first woman to complete the South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force (STF) Selection Training Programme in the history of the organisation. SAPS spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said the member - with 11 years’ service - was regarded as the only female police officer to have successfully completed the STF … [Read more...] about Female constable becomes first woman to complete Special Task Force Selection Training Programme

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on Thursday granted Eskom an 18.65% tariff increase.Eskom had requested a 32% tariff hike. Announcing its decision, NERSA said the 18.65% increase was based on its approved tariff of 146.48c/kWh in the 2022/23 financial year. “The NERSA-approved revenue is R334bn for the 2024/25 financial year, which translates to a tariff … [Read more...] about Eskom granted 18.65% tariff hike

 City of Tshwane Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Utilities and Regional Operations, Daryl Johnston, says load shedding is a “crisis” for the City's network infrastructure.This as the power utility raised load shedding to Stage 6 in the evening with Stage 4 in the mornings. “Raised levels of load shedding are a crisis for our municipality, affecting both the condition … [Read more...] about Stage 6 load shedding impacting Tshwane infrastructure