Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the number of those that have died as a result of the tragic gas tanker explosion in Boksburg in December has increased to 40.This includes at least 12 health-care workers who were based at the Tambo Memorial Hospital near the location of the blast. Others are still in hospital while a further 23 have been discharged. “There are no words to … [Read more...] about Gas tanker explosion death toll rises
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Mchunu to recommission refurbished Durban’s flood-damaged water infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will on Friday, 13 January 2023, officially recommission aqueduct 1 and open reservoir 3 at Umgeni's Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant.According to a media statement, Umgeni Water as the implementing agent, recently refurbished both water infrastructures. Aqueducts 1 and 2 were severely damaged during the floods that ravaged … [Read more...] about Mchunu to recommission refurbished Durban’s flood-damaged water infrastructure
Open tender for Transnet non-operational locomotives
State ports and freight rail company Transnet has announced that it will issue an open tender for eligible original equipment manufacturers to step in to rehabilitate locomotives supplied by CRRC E-Loco Supply.According to Transnet, the supplier has not provided rehabilitation for at least 161 locomotives which are currently non-operational – causing revenue losses for the … [Read more...] about Open tender for Transnet non-operational locomotives
Economic growth facing challenges – Godongwana
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says international and local challenges continue to pose as obstacles in the growth of the economy.This as real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by some 1.6% in the third quarter of 2022. Speaking at the Pre-World Economic Forum (WEF) business breakfast held in Johannesburg on Thursday, the Minister said the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on … [Read more...] about Economic growth facing challenges – Godongwana
Nzimande confident police will nab suspects in Fort Hare killings
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, says he remains confident that the police will arrest those behind the suspected assassination attempt on the University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor, Sakhela Buhlungu.This comes after Buhlungu’s Executive Protection Officer, Mboneni Vesele, was shot and killed over the weekend. Nzimande visited the … [Read more...] about Nzimande confident police will nab suspects in Fort Hare killings
