Justin Loongo, the chief executive of Zesco Energy leaders convened in Lusaka this week for a high-level meeting of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), bringing the future of the region’s electricity systems firmly into focus. Against a backdrop of…
Residents are being urged to join clean-up efforts in their neighbourhoods. Johannesburg’s waste management utility has deployed teams across six depots this weekend to clear collection delays caused by protest action. Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, rolled…
Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, who died at the age of 77. Photo: David Harrison Mourners gathered in Bloemfontein on Saturday to bid farewell to veteran politician and anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Lekota, who will be laid to rest in a special official…
Israeli strikes have killed at least 773 people in Lebanon since March 2, according to the health ministry. Here are the latest events in the Middle East war: ‘Iran oil infrastructure intact’ Iran’s Fars news agency, citing sources on Kharg…
Around the world, women continue to face structural barriers in accessing justice systems that are often expensive, complex, slow and, at times, retraumatising At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), South Africa joined the…
Nel returns from injury to lead the Stormers after coach John Dobson said they may have given the captaincy to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu a little early. Returning Stormers captain Ruhan Nel said he is somewhat nervous but very excited and honoured…
At odds: Residents in Khutsong have refused to pay for electricity because of maladministration on the part of the municipality. Photos: Barry Christianson In Merafong local municipality on Gauteng’s West Rand, households are connected to the national grid but cannot…
Hundreds of erven were allegedly sold to unsuspecting buyers despite the land belonging to the government. A man who allegedly sold government land worth R113 million will appear in court again for a bail application on 24 March after his…
Four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels were intercepted in South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone Four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels were intercepted in South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and territorial waters after entering without proper authorisation, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The vessels —…
Sundowns now have one foot in the semi-finals ahead of the second leg next Sunday. Mamelodi Sundowns made light work of Stade Malien with a 3-0 win in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld…