Eskom has asked the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) for a 15% tariff increase for the next three years, beginning 2019-2020, the utility announced on Friday. While Nersa, which will hold public hearings and evaluate the application, seldom grants Eskom its full request, Eskom’s application indicates that double-digit electricity increases will very likely continue..
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Over indebt consumers will now have to fork out even more for electricity – Cash strapped Eskom applies for 15% tariff increase
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How on earth did one of Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini’s 27 children scored a low cost government house?
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How the Zulu king’s daughter qualified for low cost government housing is currently under scrutiny. The building was reportedly meant as a “show” house for a R64 million project that will see 1,000 poor people benefit from accommodation equipped with two bedrooms, an open-plan lounge and kitchen, a bathroom and an outside water tank.
Two senior sources involved in the housing scheme told Sunday Times that 28-year-old princess Nqobangothando Zulu has become the project’s first beneficiary after receiving one of the houses, each of which costs almost R130,000.
This has led to questions, as the houses are meant for married people or people with dependants, and the princess herself is still a dependant.
Royal spokesperson Thulani Zulu claims he has not heard of the princess receiving the house.
He said the building was on the palace grounds so that the king could keep an eye on the quality of the project, which he hoped would be of better quality than m
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Department Of Home Affairs In Hot Water Over Unpaid R794m It Company Invoice
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‘The Star’ newspaper is reporting that Double Ring Trading was owed R67m by the department back in 2009, but the amount has now increased to R794 million, which liquidators are trying to retrieve. The Home Affairs Department has confirmed it has been subpoenaed to appear in court about an unpaid invoice to an IT company..
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Some ministerial homes vacant for eight year while millions of rand have been spent on their upkeep, funded by you the tax payer
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Parliament has heard that some ministerial houses have remained empty for a long as eight years while millions of rand have been spent on their upkeep. This was revealed by top officials from the controversial department of public works in yet another appearance before the standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) on Wednesday‚ which for..
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Patricia de Lille wants to waste R4.5 million for a one night party
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Despite the bad economic state were are currently experiencing due to corruption and poor collection of service fees, Patricia de Lille, Cape Town’s mayor until the end of the month announced that R4.5 million was allocated for a single evening party when lights will be switched on to enter the dark 2019. Sandt Dickson of..
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That’s how the taxpayer’s money is stolen! – Department of Public Works spends R300 million on rent for buildings and parking spaces that do not exist
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Adv. Director General Sam Vukela reveals that the Department of Public Works spend R300 million on rent for buildings and parking spaces that do not exist it in the department’s 2017-18-year report. This damning evidence on which he and Thulas Nxesi, minister, and Jeremy Cronin, deputy minister and other departmental heads of government, reported on..
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Bankrupt Mangaung Metro does not have money for service delivery, but can spend a whopping R4.5 million during a festival
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Despite assurances that the bankrupt Mangaung Metro did not give money to the Macufe Festival, Netwerk24 has reliably learned that R4.5 million has been paid to the organizers. Executive Mayor Olly Mlamleli apparently requested a R4,5 million check for payment to C-Squared. C-Squared organizes the Mangaung Arts and Cultural Festival, which has just been held..
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Consumers are warned of second increase in VAT to make up for shortfalls that were stolen by ANC-politicians
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With the new finance minister set to deliver the medium-term budget policy statement later this month, tax experts have warned of a likely increase in VAT in the coming year. Former SA Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni was sworn in as finance minister this week, following the resignation of Nhlanhla Nene. Bernard Sacks of Mazars,..
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If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen with granite counter tops, you may want to check that the granite is not coming from your local graveyard
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It has been noted that men are stealing granite from cemeteries in Tongaat, north of Durban, and reselling them as granite for kitchen tops. The act has been condemned by MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) in KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube who urged police to arrest those caught desecrating graves. “We are really disturbed..
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Nowadays fuel are becoming a luxury in SA – Motorists are going to cough up to fill that fuel tank
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Another significant increase in the price of fuel faces South Africans in the end of October. The statement was issued by the Automobile Association (AA) on Monday. The AA commented on the early calculations made by the Central Energy Fund. The AA stated in its statement: “International oil prices remain high and it is possible..
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Government abandons TV project which has already cost taxpayer a whopping R10 billion
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The South African government is abandoning its direct involvement with the set-top box programme, which has already cost taxpayers R10 billion. Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane announced the government’s retraction on Thursday. According to Fin24, the controversial set-top box programme will now adopt a “market/ retail driven approach” as opposed to government procurement processes which have..
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Government wasted R10 billion on digital migration project
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Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says Cabinet on Wednesday approved a different approach to implementing the long-delayed broadcast digital migration project. The government has abandoned plans to buy millions of set-top boxes as part of the migration from analogue to digital television after spending about R10 billion on the project. The U-turn was announced by Communications..
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More reason to bring out the candles – Eskom needs more money and was granted permission to increase electricity tariffs
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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved electricity tariff increases as requested by the embattled utility supplier, Eskom. This is another blow for the majority of South Africans who are already struggling to make ends meet. The approval of this electricity tariff increase, which is aimed at rescuing Eskom from the doldrums..
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R18 million project on hold due to poor workmanship by the contractor
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The official unveiling of a R18 million road and stormwater upgrade project in Soshanguve has been put on hold after complaints was received of poor workmanship by the contractor. The 2.4 km of road construction and 2.9 km of stormwater project commenced in July 2017 and after inspection, the contractor undertook to repair the mistakes..
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This R8 million Mandela statue has left Mpumalanga residents furious
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“The best way to honour Nelson Mandela is for this government to prioritise education, healthcare and the delivery of services to the people.” – DA regional spokesperson An R8.3 million bronze statue of former president, Nelson Mandela, has received mixed reviews from political parties and Mpumalanga residents. It’s not because the statue of the late..
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