Unfortunately for the SABC, and its large low-level employee base, the government is now taking a hard-line approach to bailouts.
Continue reading…
Another bottomless-pit namely the SABC, were given three months to live as government cuts cash injections
Posted on Leave a comment
Former adviser has encouraged the South African government to bailout ESKOM (the-bottomless-pit) otherwise load shedding will just continue
Posted on Leave a comment
The South African government needs to “bite the bullet” and bail out struggling state-run power firm Eskom, which has asked for R100 billion in government support, the chief executive of Rothschild & Co in South Africa told Reuters.
Continue reading…
South Africa tightens borders ahead of troublesome festive season, but will this really help?
Posted on Leave a comment
Smuggling won’t be easy this festive season. As South Africa prepares for another bustling festive season – with an influx of people into and out of the country – those responsible for border posts and points of entry have been hard at work to ensure that travellers have as pleasant an experience as possible.
Continue reading…
Well Eskom, this is sooo obvious:- Load shedding invites an increase in criminal activity
Posted on Leave a comment
Load shedding comes with its heaps of problems, let alone an inconvenience. While South African citizens and businesses grapple with the inconvenience of load shedding, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is on high alert for an underlying threat: criminals taking advantage of power outages.
Continue reading…
Shocking news, Eskom’s big coal whopper and they would like to point the finger to you the consumer for using too much electricity
Posted on Leave a comment
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.
Continue reading…
So the Gupta’s are of the hook, the NPA says “There’s outstanding evidence that’s not in our jurisdiction” in regards to the Estina dairy case
Posted on Leave a comment
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 The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has provisionally withdrawn its case against 11 accused who were allegedly involved in the Estina dairy farm case.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…
The shock and horror over quality of Johannesburg and Pretoria drinking water
Posted on Leave a comment
Outa has expressed concern over the state of drinking water in several parts of Gauteng following a survey.
Continue reading…
ESKOM is in a pathetic state, now Gordhan takes control of the situation at Eskom, so senior managers need to cancel their leave
Posted on Leave a comment
Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Public Enterprises addressed major concerns at a media briefing on Eskom today.
Continue reading…
Is this a case of ‘your sins are catching up with you’ or not – Gupta-owned mine CEO killed in alleged hit
Posted on Leave a comment
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…
Eskom failed as power provider, loadsheading and untrained workers contributes to poor functioning
Posted on Leave a comment
The alleged heavy service cost that has doubled within a single year span, which climbed to R45 billion, is the reason Eskom has failed as a power provider. With 90% of electricity supplied by Eskom in the country, and the dramatic cost increase, Eskom is deeply in the red with government and other financiers. The..
Continue reading…
Legal steps announced on behalf of unemployed young person – Solidarity
Posted on Leave a comment
“Yes4Youth is telling young white unemployed persons like those in Danville that they do not deserve help and that they are privileged, while their black neighbour or even the son or daughter of a wealthy black Sandton businessman apparently needs a kick-start.”
Continue reading…
Western Cape passed the biggest Public Education Reform package in 24 years, but will this be successful and will everybody comply
Posted on Leave a comment
Western Cape Minister of Education said it is vital that the proposed bill embodies accountability, transparency and innovation.
Continue reading…
Eskom are in deep trouble, they are going to shuts down 11 power station units, load shedding imminent!
Posted on Leave a comment
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…
Cape Town’s warning to Festive Season motorists:- Pay outstanding fines or risk arrest
Posted on Leave a comment
“There really is no excuse not to pay outstanding fines unless the intent is not to pay at all. If that is the case, then I have no sympathy for individuals who do find themselves in the queue at a roadblock or checkpoint.” – City of Cape Town’s JP Smith
Continue reading…
What a shock, look here how much the municipal top management earn, and you are paying them:- The ‘Fat Cats’ of this country’s Municipalities
Posted on Leave a comment
Senior municipal managers, those in charge of high ‘ranking’ areas, will indeed earn more than President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Continue reading…