SAnews Newsletter 2023-01-29 PM Edition
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Government takes urgent steps to implement Energy Action Plan
Government continues to implement the country’s Energy Action Plan in earnest, with the long-term goal of securing continuous, credible energy supply.
Task team to monitor the impact of load shedding on agriculture sector
A task team comprising of government, industry participants in the agriculture sector and energy specialists has been established to continuously monitor the impact of load shedding in the sector and its ability to ensure food security.
Eskom has no plans to retrench staff members
Eskom has assured the public that there are no plans to retrench any staff members nor has a decision to retrench any employees been taken.
Government approves 1 199 hectares of land for long standing restitution land claim
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, has approved the release of 1 199 hectares of land, valued at approximately R7.4 million to assist in settling a land restitution claim by the Kaapsche Hoop Community in Mpumalanga.
Thapelo Amad voted as Joburg's new mayor
Al Jama-ah's councillor, Thapelo Amad, has been voted as the City of Johannesburg's new Executive Mayor, following the ousting of former Mayor Mpho Phalatse.
Man to appear in court in connection with wife's murder
A 38-year-old man is expected to appear in the Thohoyandou Magistrate Court on Monday for allegedly murdering his wife in Limpopo who had reportedly opened a case of domestic violence against him.
Police lauded for conviction of gang members
Continued efforts to deal with the scourge of gang violence on the Cape Flats has resulted in the sentencing of four people who were involved in violent crimes in Ravensmead, Western Cape.
