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President wants urgent action on Prasa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed the Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, to urgently address challenges plaguing commuter rail agency, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa).

Eskom condemns fake reports

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Eskom says messages being circulated on social and digital media claiming that there will be no electricity in the country are false and misleading.

Parties pledge fair campaigning for 8 May election

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The political parties set to contest the 2019 national and provincial elections have vowed to uphold the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) Code of Conduct while campaigning in the run up to the 8 May polls.

No lights, no water

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The Johannesburg Water (JW) has advised residents of the City of Johannesburg to check the load shedding schedule of their respective areas on the Eskom and City Power websites, as power outages affect water supply.

ICASA chairperson removed from office

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Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has removed Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Chairperson and Councillor Rubben Mohlaloga from office.

Darker days ahead

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South Africans will again have to bear another round of rotational Stage 4 load shedding which will get underway at 9am.

National Assembly passes several bills

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As the fifth Parliament concludes its work in the next few weeks, it is pushing ahead by passing essential laws which are in line with the Constitution’s values.

Africa-Asia partnership to improve healthcare

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If Africa and Asia are to reap the benefits of having a youthful population and improve their economies, they must improve healthcare for women, adolescents and youth.

Eskom takes SA into its confidence

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Malfeasance, coupled with aging infrastructure and decreasing expenditure on maintenance, have been blamed for Eskom implementing load shedding over the past five days.