Further reprieve from Stage 6 over the weekend, Eskom says

Loadshedding will be reduced to Stages 2 and 4 over the weekend, Eskom said in a statement on Friday afternoon. Stage 4 loadshedding was implemented at 14:00 and will continue until 05:00 on... 

SA imported an entire Eskom power station's worth of solar panels - in just 6 months

South Africa quadrupled its solar panel imports from China in the first half of 2023 to 3.4GW – which, at peak production, amounts to nearly the generation capacity of Eskom's Duvha or Matla power... 

Gcaleka's appointment still in limbo, as National Assembly defers vote to future date

While advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane was removed as Public Protector on Monday, the appointment of her successor is still in limbo. Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has been nominated by an ad... 

Cabinet approves new SOE plan - which may mean JSE listings, private investments

A radical new model for South Africa’s troubled State-owned enterprises could be on the cards, with the approval this week of the draft National State Enterprises Bill, which would lay the basis... 

High loadshedding stages 'temporary', as government assures it has measures to tackle blackouts

Cabinet has been given the assurance that the current higher stages of loadshedding are temporary. This is according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who said Cabinet had... 

Ramaphosa formally fires Mkhwebane a month before her term as Public Protector ends

President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally fired advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane – a month before her term as Public Protector was due to end. On Monday, 79.5% of the National Assembly voted in support of... 

Ramaphosa to push ahead with cutting government's size to stabilise economy

South Africa's R4.7-trillion "unsustainable public debt levels", including low growth rates, forced President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider cutting the government's size to stabilise the economy, the... 

'The world is not waiting for us' on digital technology - Minister Gungubele

South Africa will become an irrelevant trading partner if the country does not keep up with the pace of global technological development says Communications and Digital Technology Minister Mondli... 

Stage 6 overnight, with higher stages of loadshedding all week

Stage 5 loadshedding will continue until 16:00 on Tuesday - followed by Stage 6 overnight until 05:00 Wednesday, Eskom said in a statement.  This comes as four generating units have gone offline.  

Second blow for Zuma as court dismisses his bid to revive Ramaphosa private prosecution

Former president Jacob Zuma's attempted challenge to the invalidation of his private prosecution of his successor, President Cyril Ramaphosa, has been unanimously dismissed by a full Bench – with... 

Ramaphosa to meet labour as budget crisis takes centre stage

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called an urgent but long overdue meeting with organised labour for Tuesday, as the possibility of a further wage freeze, job cuts, and more cuts to government... 

Zuma's bid to appeal private prosecution ruling is dismissed with costs

Former president Jacob Zuma's attempt to privately prosecute News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan and senior State advocate Billy Downer has come to an end. Zuma's application to appeal... 

Non-stop Stage 4 until further notice after breakdowns

Due to breakdowns at Arnot, Duvha and Grootvlei power stations, as well as the delay in returning generating units to service, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 on Monday until... 

Loadshedding to ease further on Saturday

Rugby fans can expect slightly fewer interruptions to their TV time this weekend, with scheduled power cuts expected to ease a little from early on Saturday morning.  This follows the... 

Medium-term budget policy statement now expected a week later

The medium-term budget policy statement will be tabled on 1 November, a week later than requested by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, the National Assembly Programme Committee decided on... 

New challenge brewing for Karpowership's Saldanha Bay plant

Two eco-justice groups plan to challenge Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy's decision to allow Karpowership SA to submit a key document for the environmental approval of... 

Mkhwebane's impeachment vote to be held next week, Gcaleka's appointment as Public Protector deferred

The votes to remove Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and to appoint her successor, Kholeka Gcaleka, will no longer take place on the same day. Last week, the National Assembly Programming... 

Bombardier to pay Transnet R468m to settle dispute over State capture locomotive deal

Bombardier Transportation SA has agreed to pay Transnet a total of R468-million to settle a long-running legal dispute over a locomotive supply contract.  Transnet, in turn, will release withheld... 

State wants private companies to upgrade SA's border posts

Government is looking to the private sector to assist in upgrading South Africa's land ports with neighbouring countries.  The upgrades will assist in improving regional trade between the Southern... 

Let's not talk about Zimbabwe and democracy right now, says Fikile Mbalula amid ANC 'initiatives'

After launching a barrage of attacks on Zimbabwe's main opposition, African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has hinted that the governing party is involved in behind-the-scenes... 

Suspended Mkhwebane wants to return to work, but Ramaphosa says no

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants to return to office, believing that she is no longer suspended. Mkhwebane announced on Monday that she intended to return to work on Tuesday... 

Joburg fire: Former ConCourt Judge Sisi Khampepe to lead inquiry into deadly Marshalltown blaze

Retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe will chair the commission of inquiry into the Johannesburg CBD blaze that killed more than 70 people.  Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced on... 

SCA dismisses ANC bid to challenge DA's 'cadre deployment' court ruling

The African National Congress's latest bid to challenge a ruling that forces it to hand over decade-long records of its cadre deployment to the Democratic Alliance was dismissed by the Supreme... 

Huge diesel, petrol price hikes confirmed for Wednesday

On Wednesday, the petrol price (both 93 and 95 unleaded) will be hiked by R1.71 a litre. The wholesale price of diesel will be increased by a painful R2.84 a litre. According to the Automobile... 

City of Tshwane, Rand Water to meet this week to find a solution for taps running dry

After effectively blaming each other for large parts of Pretoria being without water, the City of Tshwane and bulk water supplier Rand Water will be meeting this week to find a solution. On... 

Gordhan vs Tlhakudi: Ill-health prevents minister from responding to claims of SAA R51 valuation

The spat between Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and his former director-general, Kgathatso Tlhakudi, is far from over. On Thursday, Gordhan was meant to respond to the allegations... 

Joburg fire: 'It is not government's responsibility to provide housing to illegal immigrants' – Ntshavheni

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, responding to the deadly Johannesburg fire that has claimed more than 70 lives, said the government was not responsible for providing "illegal... 

Cape Town taxi showdown: Western Cape govt, City to review enforcement of licence conditions

The South African National Taxi Council, the Western Cape government, and the City of Cape Town have thrashed out their issues during a three-day taxi task team "imbizo" held this week.  The imbizo... 

Phala Phala couch cash was 'security deposit', says Reserve Bank governor amid grilling by MPs

South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has defended the bank's investigation into Phala Phala, telling MPs its probe found that the $580 000 in cash handed to a lodge manager in 2020... 

Expect extreme heat, risk of floods this summer as El Niño hits SA, says weather service

South Africans can expect a hotter summer than usual, with the South African Weather Service forecasting "above-normal" minimum and maximum temperatures in the months ahead.  This could put... 

Loadshedding bumped to Stage 4 overnight as more generating units fail

Stage 2 loadshedding will continue until 16:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Wednesday, Eskom said in a statement. This pattern will be implemented... 

ConCourt wary of imposing new electoral system in ruling Electoral Act unconstitutional

The risk of imposing a new electoral system by the Constitutional Court could curtail independent candidates' legal challenge of what the applicants call an irrational Electoral Amendment Act.  On... 

Western Cape legislature left fuming after Ramokgopa's 11th-hour cancellation

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has once again snubbed the Western Cape legislature's ad-hoc committee on the energy crisis.  Ramokgopa was expected to brief the committee on the impact... 

Taxi stayaway: City of Cape Town to sue Santaco for damages

The City of Cape Town plans to sue the SA National Taxi Council for damages during the eight-day stayaway earlier this month. The mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, told News24 all departments had been... 

Eskom's troubled Tutuka station to start bringing units back online within weeks, says Ramokgopa

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is confident that two units at "perennial underperformer" Tutuka power station will come back onstream in September, he said during a media briefing on... 

'Don’t die with the resources we have given you': Cele pleads with cops to 'act first'

Police Minister Bheki Cele has urged police officers to "be the first to act" and use "proportional force" in the line of duty. Cele was addressing mourners at the funeral of Sergeant Kedimetse... 

'Dominant player' China made sense as renewables partner, says Ramokgopa

China is an ideal partner to help South Africa as it builds its renewable energy capacity, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has said, given that it is a "dominant player in the renewables... 

Koeberg revamp: Race against time as nuclear regulator wants more work on safety case

The National Nuclear Regulator has asked Eskom to undertake additional engineering studies on the Koeberg power station before it can deliberate on its application to extend the long-term operation... 

Cope spokesperson Dennis Bloem calls it quits after party leadership challenges

Longstanding Congress of the People (Cope) spokesperson Dennis Bloem has resigned. In a short text message to Cope president Mosiuoa Lekota on Wednesday, Bloem said he resigned with immediate effect. 

Judge Motata's bid to avoid impeachment hits a wall

The process for Judge Nkola Motata to become the first judge to be removed in South Africa has reached the next step, as Parliament on Friday confirmed that it had received correspondence from...