Arresting Putin would be declaration of war against Russia, Ramaphosa says in confidential affidavit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the High Court in Gauteng that arresting Russian President Vladamir Putin, if he travels to South Africa for the Brics summit in August, would be a declaration of... 

Fitch maintains South Africa's ratings, says an ANC election loss won't mean new economic policies

On Monday, Fitch again maintained its "BB-" credit rating on South Africa – despite now expecting no economic growth this year. The US credit rating agency kept its "stable" outlook on South... 

Jan Oberholzer to leave Eskom in shock development

In a surprise announcement, Eskom said that the utility and its former COO Jan Oberholzer would "part ways by mutual agreement". Last month, Eskom confirmed that it had signed a two-year contract... 

Dyantyi will respond to Mkhwebane's application for his recusal by Friday

Chairperson of the Section 194 committee inquiring about suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness for office, Qubudile Dyantyi will respond to Mkhwebane's latest attempt to remove... 

ANC unlikely to lobby govt to pardon Zuma, says Nomvula Mokonyane

African National Congress first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says the party will not lobby the government to pardon former president Jacob Zuma. This followed a recent Constitutional... 

Loadshedding reduced further as six generating units come back online

Loadshedding will be reduced to Stages 1 and 3 from 5:00 on Tuesday, following the return to service of six generating units over the weekend, Eskom said in a statement on Monday. However, Stage 4... 

High Court sets aside chaotic ANC Ekurhuleni regional conference

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has set aside the African National Congress's chaotic May 2022 Ekurhuleni regional conference in which Mzwandile Masina was elected leader. "The eighth... 

We are still trying to persuade Putin not to come - Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the government is still trying to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend the next month's Brics summit.  As a signatory to the Rome Statute of... 

South Africa deploys army to avert unrest after trucks torched

South Africa has deployed the army in four of its provinces on Friday after at least 21 trucks carrying goods were set on fire on national roads in various parts of the country over the past week.... 

Rand Water systems back online, but it may take time for water to reach your taps

Rand Water's maintenance is complete, but that doesn't necessarily mean water will immediately come from your taps. The bulk water supplier completed its 58-hour planned project at 05:00 on Friday.... 

More than R1bn damage to Western Cape farms after West Coast, Winelands flooding

The Western Cape agriculture sector suffered more than R1-billion in infrastructure damage during recent flooding, and now the provincial agriculture department wants to have the area declared a... 

Zuma in Russia seeking medical treatment as court rules he must return to jail

Former president Jacob Zuma is currently unwell and seeking medical assistance in Moscow, Russia, News24 has confirmed.  This is as the Constitutional Court on Thursday dismissed the Department of... 

Brace for a weekend of Stage 6 loadshedding

Stage 6 loadshedding will continue to be implemented over the weekend in order to replenish emergency reserves, Eskom said in a statement on Thursday.  "The increase in the demand for electricity... 

'Simply ludicrous' Mashatile must live in R37m house for 'security reasons' - Rise Mzansi

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's spokesperson's assertion he must live in a R37-million mansion owned by an enterprise run by his son-in-law and son is "simply ludicrous", says Rise Mzansi.... 

Ramaphosa hosts imbizo in Limpopo amid appointment controversies

The unlawful appointment of a Limpopo government official implicated in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal and another who has a criminal record for fraud, are expected to test President Cyril Ramaphosa's... 

ConCourt upholds Mkhwebane's suspension

In a unanimous judgment written by Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, the Constitutional Court upheld President Cyril Ramaphosa's suspension of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and dismissed her... 

Government welcomes Aarto judgment but Outa says it will be difficult to implement

While the government has welcomed the judgment of the Constitutional Court on Wednesday which declared the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act (Aarto) constitutional... 

ConCourt overturns High Court ruling and declares Aarto constitutional

The Constitutional Court has found that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act is constitutional. On Wednesday, the apex court overturned an order of the Gauteng High Court in... 

Four more trucks torched in Mpumalanga, raising count of attacks in past few days to 20

Four trucks were burnt in Mpumalanga on Wednesday morning while two others caught fire in separate accidents in the Free State and Gauteng. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala... 

Stage 6 loadshedding returns

Less than a week after Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said he was confident that Eskom had enough generating capacity to withstand the cold weather, the power utility announced the... 

Excessive gas pricing: Competition watchdog finds that Sasol charged markups of up to 72%

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against Sasol for excessive pricing of natural piped gas to the Competition Tribunal. The commission found that Sasol Gas contravened the... 

Five more trucks set alight in Limpopo and KZN, raising the truck arson total to 16

The number of trucks that have been destroyed in arson attacks in the past three days has risen to 16 after five more were set alight in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo on Monday. Eleven were torched... 

Electricity grid will suffer, says eThekwini, after Nersa rejects 18.5% hike

The eThekwini Metro says its already fragile electricity grid will be at a higher risk after the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) rejected its proposed 18.5% electricity tariff hike. In a... 

Four Eastern Cape men in dock for allegedly stealing platinum plates worth R6.3m

The Hawks have arrested four employees of a German car part manufacturer in Gqeberha for allegedly stealing platinum plates worth R6.3 million and selling them to scrap metal dealers. Minileit, the... 

Stages 2 and 4 load shedding to continue until further notice

Eskom on Monday announced that Stage 2 and 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until further notice. This was due to increased demand, it said. 

High court gives nod to Post Office's business rescue, staving off liquidation amid R2.4bn bailout

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has granted the in business rescue, putting a halt to ongoing liquidation proceedings and paving the way for a R2.4-billion taxpayer bailout. Sapo was... 

Snow will not stop the 40-hour Rand Water outage

Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo says the snowfall in Johannesburg will not stop the 40-hour planned water interruption that is expected to start at 19:00 on Tuesday and end at 15:00 on... 

Ramaphosa expects intelligence report on truck torchings, expresses concern about economic impact

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expecting an intelligence report on attacks on trucks in South Africa after he expressed concern about the impact of the incidents on the economy. He commented after... 

Landmark Information Regulator fine sets the tone for SA data protection

After 10 years of building its capabilities, this week the Information Regulator issued its first infringement notice against the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development after it... 

Cape Town residents fuming over electricity tariff hikes

Struggling Capetonians are feeling the pinch after the City of Cape Town's 17.6% electricity tariff increase came into effect from July 1. Locals are up in arms saying they are getting no value for... 

Sell gala dinner tickets, fill buses or be banished from birthday bash – Malema warns EFF leaders

Economic Freedom Fighters regional leaders who fail to sell gala dinner tickets and fill hundreds of buses for the party's 10th birthday celebration will be publicly shamed and banned from... 

Suspended chief magistrate Nair to state why he shouldn't be prosecuted for alleged Bosasa bribe

The suspended Pretoria chief magistrate Desmond Nair will be making representations on why he should not be prosecuted for corruption based on witness testimony from his misconduct hearing. Nair... 

Civil society groups appeal Kusile's pollution exemption

Civil society groups have lodged their appeal against a decision granting Eskom a temporary exemption to bypass pollution controls at Kusile. The exemption allows Eskom to run Kusile without flue... 

Inner Joburg a sea of red as Cosatu members march against economic ills, crime and corruption

The Johannesburg CBD was covered in a sea of red on Wednesday as Cosatu members marched to protest high unemployment rates, load shedding and climbing interest rates, among other economic... 

Loadshedding on the horizon for the weekend as repairs delayed accreditation

Varying stages of loadshedding will be implemented from Friday until Monday morning, Eskom said in a statement on Thursday.  Stage 1 loadshedding will remain in place until 16:00 on Thursday,... 

Acting President Paul Mashatile declares special official funeral for Essop Pahad

Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the country's acting president, will deliver the eulogy at the special funeral for former Minister in the Presidency, Essop Pahad. Mashatile is acting president... 

VIP unit officers to face charges of assault, firearm and property damages charges for N1 highway attack

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate confirmed cases containing three charges were opened on Tuesday against the members of the police's VIP unit who assaulted motorists in Gauteng at... 

Eskom declares dispute with Lesedi Local Municipality over R125m debt

Eskom has declared a dispute with the Lesedi Local Municipality in the Sedibeng district of Gauteng after exhausting all avenues to recover what the municipality owes. The local municipality’s... 

Mining project manager gets hefty fine after pleading guilty to R80m tender corruption

A former mining project manager has been ordered to pay a hefty fine, or face time in prison, after he pleaded guilty to one corruption charge in connection with an R80 million tender. According to... 

Zuma's private prosecution of Ramaphosa set aside with costs

Former president Jacob Zuma’s "private prosecution" of his successor Cyril Ramaphosa has been declared unlawful and unconstitutional and has been set aside. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg...