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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis.“My view has always been the biggest asset for any organisation is its workers and the reason we’re starting from the bottom up is to appreciate and understand the efforts being made at the station level,” he told … [Read more...] about Eskom will resolve power crisis – Electricity Minister

The Mantsopa Local Municipality in the Free State has confirmed that it is business as usual as local taxis are ferrying community members to and fro town despite the planned national shutdown.In a statement on Monday, Mantsopa Local Municipality (MLM) Mayor Mamsie Tsoene said all the retail shops, banks, filling stations, government departments, tuck-shops, eateries and so on, … [Read more...] about Business as usual in Free State

The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in the Eastern Cape has expressed satisfaction with the manner in which police on the ground have exercised their authority in ensuring peace and stability during the national shutdown.In a statement on Monday, SAPS management said the atmosphere of stability must be attributed to the strictest security measures put in place … [Read more...] about SAPS management asserts authority over isolated incidents

Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed that it is business as usual with people commuting to work despite the planned national shutdown taking place on Monday.“There has been a few incidents few but I saw nothing indicating a shutdown because a shutdown is when life stops, that is how it is organized. The situation been normal I checked eThekwini life is normal and I checked … [Read more...] about Law enforcement maintain law, order across SA

In the next two weeks, starting today, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be visiting all 14 Eskom power stations to engage with the management, workers, and unions.On Monday, the Minister will kick off his drive at Kriel and Duvha power stations in Mpumalanga, where he is accompanied by his advisor, Silas Zimu, and other … [Read more...] about Electricity Minister visits Eskom power stations