It’s important to note that Eskom’s application for a 15% tariff increase is over and above the 4.41% raise already granted to the utility by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) earlier this year. Continue reading…
Despite, (or thanks to Billions in foreign investment in Eskom), 7.2 Million tons of SA’s best coal is destined for China from Richards Bay Harbor while South Africans suffer under rolling blackouts. 36 Chinese ships are waiting for coal to be loaded in Richards Bay Harbour. Each ship takes about 36 hours to be loaded with 200,000 tons of coal per ship average. The coal is Grade A anthracite. Continue reading…
The NPA says it will reinstate charges when it has evidence. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has provisionally withdrawn its case against 11 accused who were allegedly involved in the Estina dairy farm case. Continue reading…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has ruffled many feathers lately, sparking intense criticism from some quarters. Continue reading…
A manhunt has been launched to try and track down those responsible for an alleged hit on the CEO of a Gupta-owned mining company. Jagannath Arora was gunned down while driving in Midrand in northern Johannesburg on Saturday night. Continue reading…
South Africa has signed an extradition agreement with the United Araba Emirates (UAE), which brings the Guptas one step closer to justice. Continue reading…
South Africans can expect load shedding this weekend after Eskom was forced to shut down 11 power station units due to a lack of maintenance. Continue reading…
Spys say that Mabuza’s Russian stay is connected to a poisoning incident that took place three years ago. In 2015, he was flown to the “Kremlin Hospital” by way of a Gupta-owned jet. Continue reading…
South Africans are still reeling from the not too distant memory of rolling blackouts which struck at the most inopportune of moments back in 2008. Continue reading…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is confident it will succeed in legal challenge of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reappointment of Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba and Minister in the Presidency Bathabile Dlamini. Continue reading…
The failed dairy project saw around a R100-million meant for poor farmers – being siphoned off by Gupta associates and Free State officials. Continue reading…
Ministers should decide for themselves if they will resign after appearing before the commission of inquiry into allegations of state capture. They should, however, apply a test of whether they are complicit in corruption says the ANC. Continue reading…
Former minister of public enterprises Barbara Hogan’s scheduled testimony before the commission of inquiry into state capture was postponed on Wednesday. Continue reading…
Let us unpack things before Gordhan takes the hot seat on Friday. The Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, will finally take the hot seat in what will probably be the most anticipated testimony in Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo’s commission of inquiry into state capture. Continue reading…