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Koeberg Unit 1 returns to service

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Eskom’s Koeberg Power Station Unit 1 has returned to service, following completion of the required recovery activities.

“On 16 October 2026, during testing activities associated with the planned maintenance outage of Koeberg Unit 2, an electrical disturbance exceeded the predefined tolerance limits of a protection system associated with Unit 1, resulting in the automatic opening of the unit's 400 kV and 24 kV breakers.

Border authority welcomes MTBPS capacitation announcement

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato has welcomed the additional funding for the agency’s capacity announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday.

Upgraded engineering laboratory to foster learning

Thursday, October 22, 2026

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) School of Engineering has upgraded its computer laboratory following a R2.2 million investment by Aberdare Cables to improve digital learning and strengthen engineering skills development.

SARS welcomes revised revenue target

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu has welcomed the revised revenue estimate announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament on Wednesday.

New appointments for SADC

Thursday, October 22, 2026

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has elected Lesotho Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane as the incoming Chairperson of its Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.

President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SADC institutions

Thursday, October 22, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger, more effective Southern African Development Community (SADC) institutions to accelerate regional integration, consolidate peace and stability, while improving the lives of people across the region.

Businessman to appear in court over attempted vehicle theft

Thursday, October 22, 2026

A prominent North West businessman, added as an accused by the Commission's Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) in connection with two cases involving the attempted theft of motor vehicles, fraud and uttering, is expected to appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo today.