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SIU interdicts former Lepelle water CEO

Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully instituted civil litigation in the Special Tribunal to interdict and restrain a former Lepelle Northern Water Chief Executive Officer, Phineas Kgahlisho Legodi.

Citizens urged to use water sparingly

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Despite the water supply storage capacity of the Northern Cape surpassing the 100% mark, the Department of Water and Sanitation has urged South Africans to use water sparingly.

Effective emergency services under the spotlight

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Government is working with NGOs, a team of Ministers, MECs and local leaders to coordinate effective emergency services in areas affected by the recent inclement weather, Cabinet says.

SONA 2021 breaks with tradition

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Long-held traditions associated with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not be on display tonight as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on everyday life.

NATJOINTS finalises SONA security

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure has expressed satisfaction with progress made with its security planning ahead of tomorrow’s annual State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Advocate Ntsebeza appointed new judge of African Court

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has congratulated Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza’s on his appointment as a member of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Eskom to implement stage 3 load shedding from this afternoon

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Eskom will once again switch off the lights from 1pm this afternoon, until 6am tomorrow, as it implements stage 3 load shedding. 

“This load shedding is necessary as the power generation system is still severely constrained due to high generation unit breakdowns during the past three days, as well as the need to replenish diminishing emergency generation reserves,” the State-owned utility said on Wednesday.  

According to Eskom, the outlook for the power system is unpredictable and there is a high probability of power outages continuing on Thursday.

Call on NYDA to support 15 000 start-ups

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has called on the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) to support at least 15 000 start-ups by 2024.