Transnet rail ops hit by protest action as new and improved security solution is adopted

Three of Transnet's rail lines have been impacted by what is believed to be sabotage, amid protests by disgruntled security personnel over a new outcomes-based security contract. In the face of... 

A 20-year Karpowership deal doesn't make sense for the Western Cape, says Winde

The Western Cape government is "totally against" having an emergency energy solution such as the Karpowership extending for two decades, according to Premier Alan Winde. On Thursday, the Western... 

Urgent electricity bill - key to solving SA's power crisis - finally tabled after delays

The Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, an urgent piece of legislation that is key to overcoming South Africa's energy crisis, has finally been tabled in Parliament nearly five months after... 

Babita Deokaran: Six accused plead guilty to murder of whistleblower

The six men accused of murdering whistleblower Babita Deokaran pleaded guilty to her murder in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The plea happened on the second anniversary of... 

Blade Nzimande faces four court applications from Unisa council

The battle for the soul of Unisa is not ending soon.  The Unisa council has four separate legal challenges against Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande as it fights against... 

Reserve Bank finds Phala Phala was not 'legally entitled' to buffalo dollars

The South African Reserve Bank has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa's Ntaba Nyoni Estate, that owns the Phala Phala game farm, was not "legally entitled" to the $580 000 it received from... 

Sars wins battle to liquidate Gupta-linked Regiments

The Gupta-linked company Regiments Capital will now be liquidated after the SA Revenue Service triumphed in the Constitutional Court. Regiments Capital featured prominently in questionable tenders... 

Koeberg Unit 1 on track to return to service in early November

Eskom says that the main mechanical work on replacing the steam generators at Koeberg's Unit 1 has been completed and it will return to service on 3 November.  Koeberg's Unit 2 will be taken... 

Santaco rejects Cape Town taxi impoundments, warns 'fragile peace should be protected'

The South African National Taxi Council claims the City of Cape Town has added another condition that allows authorities to impound minibus taxis - being off an agreed route - and alleges that the... 

Govt messed up the 9.6GW nuclear project – Mantashe

The 9.6GW nuclear project, under former president Jacob Zuma's administration, failed because government failed to develop it "systematically" at a "pace and rate" the country could afford, Mineral... 

Johannesburg starts prepaid meter update before it all goes dark next year

City Power has begun its installation and reset of prepaid electricity meters in Johannesburg before they all stop working next year. The electricity entity began visiting customers in residential... 

Urgent electricity bill - key to solving SA's power crisis - delayed by admin bungle

An urgent piece of legislation that is key to overcoming SA's energy crisis has yet to be introduced into Parliament, it emerged on Wednesday, raising the fear that it will not be passed this year.... 

Marikana Massacre: As ANC trumpets R170m paid to victims' families, calls for justice rage on

While the African National Congress celebrates the R170-million paid to victims of the 2012 Marikana Massacre, calls to bring those responsible to justice continue to ring out.  On Wednesday, the... 

We don't respond to threats, says Presidency as it hits back at Cape Town mayor

The Presidency has shot down Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis's threat to declare an intergovernmental dispute if President Cyril Ramaphosa does not respond to a request to create a joint working... 

Santaco to approach court over latest wave of impoundments

The South African National Taxi Council is not happy about the latest impoundment of minibus taxis and has vowed to approach the courts to interdict the City of Cape Town. Taxi officials under... 

Former Anglo, De Beers chair Julian Ogilvie Thompson dies in Joburg

Julian Ogilvie Thompson, former chairperson of De Beers and Anglo American, has died at age 89 in Johannesburg. This followed a period of declining health, according to a family death announcement... 

Santaco rubbishes claims of strike action as 'fake news', as talks over impounding continue

The South African National Taxi Council says there is no strike planned, dismissing claims of protest action as "fake news". Santaco released a short announcement on Monday afternoon. At the same... 

South Africa's dirty air: 'Perplexed' UN Special Rapporteur calls for better enforcement of pollution laws

The enforcement of laws on pollution and the release of toxins into the environment in South Africa need to be tightened, said United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights,... 

Loadshedding: No special treatment for Joburg during Brics summit, says Ramokgopa

Johannesburg will get no special treatment from Eskom when it hosts a major Brics summit later this month, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has said.  The 15th Brics summit will take... 

36 hours' notice and 'escalation system': Premier and mayor unpack Cape Town taxi strike agreement

The taxi industry will now be required to give 36 hours' notice of strike action, according to a resolution that ended the week-long taxi stayaway in Cape Town. On Friday morning, Western Cape... 

Western Cape premier slams 'deadly thuggery' of taxi violence, says policing strike pulls vital resources

Policing the ongoing taxi strike in Cape Town has resulted in law enforcement resources being pulled away from "other policing functions", which has led to opportunistic crimes such as looting.... 

Cape Town taxi strike: Western Cape govt to pursue legal action, says Premier Winde

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the provincial government is pursuing legal action and an interdict against striking taxi operators, along with the City of Cape Town. The taxi operators have... 

Blade Nzimande plans to place Unisa under administration

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has announced that he intends to put Unisa under administration after a report revealed "financial and other maladministration" at the institution. Nzimande... 

Zuma back from Russia and in court as Downer, Maughan case postponed to 1 November

Former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution against News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan and senior State advocate Billy Downer has been postponed. Zuma still has two appeals... 

Maughan, Downer granted enforcement order against Zuma's private prosecution

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has ruled in favour of senior State advocate Billy Downer and News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan in their enforcement application,... 

Eight bodies found after Northern Cape mining accident, cops search for more victims

Eight people died on Monday when a tailing dump collapsed at a bulk sampling mining area in the Northern Cape. The incident happened close to Kleinsee in the Nama Khoi Local Municipality. 

SIU spotlight on KZN premier's office, suppliers, service providers as it looks to uncover misconduct

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed off on a Special Investigating Unit probe into alleged misconduct in the KwaZulu-Natal premier's office. In the investigation, which was gazetted on Friday, the... 

Another person arrested in R2.2bn Kusile power station corruption case involving Matshela Koko

Another person has been arrested in connection with the R2.2-billion Kusile corruption case. The suspect was expected to appear at the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Mpumalanga... 

Police chief says 'senior officer' will probe why Crime Intelligence boss was at EFF gala dinner

The office of national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola says a senior police officer will investigate Major-General Feroz Khan's attendance at the Economic Freedom Fighters' gala dinner... 

EFF leader accused of inciting genocide with 'Kill the boer' song

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who is the owner and CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, has accused Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema of prompting the genocide of white people in South... 

Hefty hike in diesel price on Wednesday, petrol also pricier

On Wednesday, unleaded petrol (both 93 and 95) will be hiked by 37c a litre, while diesel will increase by 72c a litre. The latest hikes will bring the price of 95 unleaded petrol to R22.83 a litre... 

Bid to interdict Eskom's new grid rules fails

Renewable energy company G7 has failed to interdict Eskom from applying its new grid access rules. Had the interdict been granted, the progress of new energy projects, both those planned by the... 

Hikes ahead for all fuel grades in August

Fuel price hikes are expected for all fuel grades in August, unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund has shown. The data suggests petrol ULP95 will climb by around 35 cents a litre, and petrol... 

Africa must pursue independent foreign policies, not pander to global powers or blocs – Ramaphosa

African countries should, as sovereign states, be able to pursue independent foreign policy approaches which are not beholden to any of the major global powers or blocs. This is according to... 

Judgment reserved in Maughan, Downer enforcement appeal case against Zuma

Judgment was reserved in an enforcement appeal related to former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution of News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan and senior State advocate Billy... 

Stage 4 overnight on Friday - and a weekend of loadshedding ahead

Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday, Eskom has said. Thereafter, various stages of loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Monday. Breakdowns have... 

Zim permit saga continues as home affairs minister seeks leave to appeal High Court judgment

Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders' woes are still not over. Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is heading back to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria in a bid to appeal a finding on the his... 

'Peace and stability': Pandor pushes Russia-Ukraine peace process at Russia-Africa summit

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says the Africa-led peace mission to war-ravaged Ukraine and Russia is the genesis of a process to returning the world to peace. Speaking on the... 

Race quotas will see 'mafias' dictating to private businesses which cadres to employ – Steenhuisen

Racial quotas are about centralising ultimate power in the African National Congress (ANC) and aimed at giving it enormous power over employment at private companies. This is according to... 

Acting Public Protector one of eight candidates shortlisted for the job

Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka is among the eight candidates the ad hoc committee selecting a new Public Protector has shortlisted. At a meeting on Wednesday morning, the committee...