The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has approved a proposed law aimed at officially ending Eskom’s century-long electricity monopoly. The Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill will establish procedures to facilitate competitive electricity trading, fostering greater involvement of the private sector in electricity generation.
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, families gathered near rows of small coffins, mourning the victims, including children, of a rocket attack. Many pointed fingers at rebels they accused of launching the assault.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is slated to lead an interaction between the Provincial Government and the Gauteng Taxi Industry at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, north of Johannesburg, this morning.
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, refuted allegations on Friday that Pyongyang was supplying weapons to Russia, dismissing the claim as "absurd."
Africa’s Travel Indaba concluded at the Durban International Convention Centre, with over eight million attendees, both local and international, visiting the port city.
Fish kills and distress reports at uMhlanga Lagoon have raised concerns about pollution, prompting calls for a thorough investigation. Ward 35 councillor Nicole Bollman noted reports of black sludge flowing from the decommissioned uMhlanga Waste Water Treatment Works.
Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of 5-year-old Ditebogo Phalane are set to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning.
The search continues for a missing young man and his three dogs on Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, after he disappeared on Tuesday. NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, stated that the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Water Policing and Diving Services (WPDS), along with Table View SAPS, are still looking for missing 23-year-old Pierre Lotte from Kathu in the Northern Cape and his three Dachshund dogs along the Bloubergstrand shoreline.
Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane in Soshanguve, located north of Pretoria, last Friday.
There's some good news for financially stretched South Africans as fuel price reductions are anticipated for June. According to the AA, significant decreases are likely, based on unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund. Both grades of petrol could decrease by more than 60 cents per litre, while diesel prices could drop by over 70 cents per litre. The primary factors contributing to these decreases are a stronger rand and lower international oil prices.
The NHI is a healthcare financing and delivery system designed to offer free healthcare services to all citizens at the point of service.
Former President Jacob Zuma's corruption trial is set to resume at the Pietermaritzburg High Court today.
Limpopo police have arrested a 62-year-old father in connection with the rape of his 20-year-old biological daughter.
Four individuals were fatally shot in a police shootout in Camperdown near Pietermaritzburg.
On Monday night, a taxi driver dropping off passengers on the P100 in Ndwedwe made a gruesome discovery.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has voiced concern following the deaths of two pupils at a school in Kaalfontein.
The South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA) states that its call for a grant for unemployed single men stems from the fact that many single male caregivers are unable to access the child support grant. According to the party, if it were in government after the elections, it would establish a grant specifically aimed at supporting unemployed single men.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has paid out more than R2 billion in compensation for civil claims related to wrongful arrests and detentions since 2018. Police Minister Bheki Cele revealed this information in response to a question from Democratic Alliance (DA) member Andrew Whitfield in Parliament.
Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, defended his decision to return to the ring at 57, calling it a "no-brainer" despite criticism of his age. He admitted that training for his upcoming bout against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul has been physically taxing. The match is set for July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson, who last fought professionally in 2005, sees the fight as an opportunity to shake up the sports world. While some, like former champion Deontay Wilder, express concern for Tyson's safety, Tyson remains confident. Jake Paul, 27, is ready to face Tyson, believing age is irrelevant in the ring. Tyson harbors no ill will toward Paul but warns that once they step into the ring, it's all business. He even hints at the possibility of more fights in the future but wants to focus on this one first.
A case of Mpox has been confirmed in the country. The Health Department reports that a 35-year-old man from Gauteng has contracted the disease, despite having no recent travel history to countries where outbreaks of the disease, previously known as monkeypox, have occurred.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will publicly sign the National Health Insurance Bill into law on Wednesday, initiating the government's ambitious plans for universal health coverage and creating a unified health system.
The death toll from the George building collapse has reached 32, with the recovery of eight more bodies on Tuesday. Currently, twenty people are still missing, while thirteen are hospitalized.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Northern Cape has indicated that the partner of the late Judge Yvonne Mokgoro may face culpable homicide charges following her death.
At least four electricians from Kimberley’s Sol Plaatje Municipality were rushed to the hospital after sustaining injuries when a substation exploded on Monday.
