A forensic investigation is under way at Kusile and Medupi power stations. The planned 780MW power output that was supposed to occur at the two stations are not happening while loadshedding is implemented throughout South-Africa. If truth to be told, it was recently discovered that contractors’ sub-standard work has submerged at these two stations. The.. Continue reading…
South Africa’s defence industry is dealing with a crisis as the state-owned weapons manufacturer Denel battles to survive, and rapidly agreeing equity partnerships is the only way to save it, a top defence official has said. Denel’s woes put at risk an industry estimated to directly employ around 15 000 people, Armscor CEO Kevin Wakeford.. Continue reading…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has ruffled many feathers lately, sparking intense criticism from some quarters. Continue reading…
Although Jacob Zuma has resigned from his position as president he still enjoys numerous benefits from his presidential career. Briefly takes a look at how much the South African taxpayer forks out to pay for Jacob Z’s golden years. Continue reading…
Rotational rolling blackouts resumed on Thursday as Eskom technicians attended to breakdowns at several of its generating units in South Africa. Stage 2 load-shedding started at 9am and was expected to last until 10pm. While consumers and business owners lamented the ongoing power cuts – and the reasons behind them – the Middelburg Chamber of.. Continue reading…
The struggling power utility wants the state to absorb its debt in a move that would likely be good for them but bad for our credit rating. As South Africans grapple with festive-season load shedding, our embattled national power utility, Eskom, is trying to find ways to keep the lights on while operating with billions.. Continue reading…
A security guard, Lesley Lekgalake Mphahlele, died on Tuesday after succumbing to his injuries, sustained after he was doused with petrol and set alight by violent protesters. The Plastics Converters Association (PCASA) blamed the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) for the violence that had resulted from a strike the union called for… Continue reading…
It’s been a terrible week for rural communities. A glut of farm attacks has left people on edge, after five properties were hit over the last two days. Continue reading…
There is no shortage of coal, as Eskom claims. Instead, the coal is piling up at the mines, uncollected by the utility, Anna Marth Ott, CEO of Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said yesterday. Middelburg is positioned between three large Eskom power stations, and there are 170 coal mines within a 200 km radius.. Continue reading…
It emerged in April that a R1 million bursary had been awarded to Oarabile Mahumapelo to attend flight school. Denel has conceded that a bursary granted to the son of former North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo was illegal. It emerged in April that a R1 million bursary had been awarded to Oarabile Mahumapelo to attend.. Continue reading…