De Ruyter declined to name high-level politicians allegedly involved in corruption at Eskom during a meeting with SCOPA on Wednesday. Former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter, faces questions at a SCOPA hearing over his allegations of corruption at the power utility, where he claimed that a “high-level” politician was involved and that Eskom was a […]

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of electricity and water resources. This comes as the country battles load shedding, and alternative means are being made to ensure business continuity. Tourism Minister Patricia de […]

According to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko  the department has been experiencing a huge shortage of male and female condoms in all its districts. “Contract RT75_condom suppliers didn’t have stock to deliver to Province from the inception of the new contract in February 2022 as suppliers were awaiting SABS sample approval prior ordering bulk stock from […]

South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are regarded as a realistic opportunity for coalition governments to be formed in some provinces and also at the national level. This would mark a dramatic change from the current situation in which coalition governments have only been formed at local level. Electoral trends since 2016 underscore these […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed  President Sauli Niinistö of Finland on a State Visit to South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre in Tswane today. The State Visit is the first by a Finnish President to the country in more than twenty years, however, NiinistO visited South Africa in December 2013 to attend the funeral of […]

Eskom says it will be ramping up its demand side management (DSM) initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity in South Africa. The power utility held its first national Demand Side Management Indaba in Gauteng on Monday. During the Indaba, the power utility’s board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, said the DSM […]

Despite electricity shortages in South Africa, some shack dwellers are getting connected to electricity, while certain organisations are demanding they be exempted from load shedding (planned power cuts)… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Shack dwellers also deserve a better life and need light. However, citing Eskom’s daily load shedding cry, how did Eskom manage to manoeuvre and […]

Checkers has announced that it is the official partner of the PRIME energy drink that has blown up on social media in recent weeks in SA. Prime energy drinks – created by Logal Paul and KSI – have recently launched in SA. Images via Twitter: @anele Checkers has announced that it is the official partner of […]

Annual performance plan presentations to the parliamentary portfolio committee on health this week have illustrated the dire straits of the country’s public health sector – and inadvertently shined a light on the devastation the introduction of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill will cause. Doctors are struggling to cope with the patient loads, have little […]

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for fuel prices in May, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) doesn’t look good for petrol car owners in particular. ALSO READ: Gift of the Givers bring much-needed water to Makhanda homes Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following […]

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa has made significant progress by addressing 52 of the 67 recommended actions to get off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. “We are now focusing on the remaining 15 actions to meet the January 2025 deadline,” the Deputy President said on Thursday at the National Council […]

A gorgeous maze in George, South Africa, has been named one of the world’s most incredible hedge mazes by Great Gardens of the World! In fact not only is it featured on the prestigious list, but Great Gardens says Redberry Farm’s Hedge Maze is also one of the most difficult mazes in the world, and […]

Many of us spend large parts of our waking hours at work, which is why finding happiness in your daily activities is so important. Ongoing power cuts and the resulting dysfunctionality of life are leading to higher levels of anxiety and discontent for a great number of South Africans. These emotions often spill over into […]

After StatsSA’s news that food prices have risen by an average of 14% over the past year DA leader John Steenhuisen has implored President Ramaphosa and his cabinet to do the right thing for the millions of children and adults in South Africa who are going hungry. Even though they have consistently proposed a workable response to […]

Consumer inflation in South Africa has risen again – reaching 7.1% in March, compared to 7% in February and 6.9% in January 2023. The latest stats were revealed by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday. The rise means South Africans will pay more for goods, especially food and non-alcoholic beverages. The monthly change in […]

South African design creatives are using their craft to express their freedom as the country commemorates Freedom Month in April. Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. You can express your freedom as a South African creative through art and design. Almost three decades ago, South Africa gained its freedom when it held its first democratic elections in 1994. […]

The ANC is blocking South African expat Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa with its “laughable” demands, says Dianne Kohler Barnard, DA Shadow Minister of Communications. Barnard says that in a written response received from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, the ANC, in no uncertain terms, declared that South Africans will never receive free […]

Three bark strippers have been arrested after being caught in the act of stripping trees in Newlands Forest in the early hours of yesterday morning, 18 April 2023. Bark stripping has been a devastating problem in Newlands Forest since the late ‘90s, with trees – including some rare ones – dying because the bark is […]

Over the past 15 years South Africa has been experiencing a gradually worsening number of electricity cuts. This state of affairs has prompted frustration among citizens, negative international economic sentiment and financial hardship for many businesses. Public pressure has grown more intense, leading to the extraordinary presidential decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to proclaim a […]

The rich is getting richer, and these people have managed to become the 10 richest people in the world. FOR MORE BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS VISIT THE SA PEOPLE WEBSITE The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. France’s Bernard Arnault is the new richest person in the world having surpassed South African-born Elon Musk. […]

To celebrate the 10th annual Karoo Food Festival, a Karoo Potjie Master competition is being added this year… to prove that “potluck does not come into it when preparing this South African favourite”, say the organisers. The Karoo Food Festival in Cradock is much loved as a national treasure on SA’s culinary scene. The new […]

World Travel Awards Africa 2023 is back and Capetonians are once again urged to show some love and pride by voting for their city. The World Travel Awards are the gold standard for the industry, bringing global attention to local destinations, attractions and operators. ‘We’re asking Capetonians and everyone who loves Cape Town to please […]

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the appointment of an interim board of directors for national carrier, South African Airways (SAA). Former Tourism Minister Derek Hannekom has been appointed as interim non-executive director and chairperson of the carrier. Professor John Lamola – who was the air carrier’s chairperson – will remain as an interim […]

Six months ago, #UniteBehind submitted complaints to the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests against six ANC MPs for their role in the collapse of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). With no sign that the Ethics Committee is taking action against the subjects of their complaint, on Monday the commuter activist […]

The governing party in the Western Cape, the DA, says it is shocked to learn of the murder of former politician and community activist Loyiso Nkohla, who was shot dead today in Cape Town. The passing of such a distinctive and passionate voice is « profoundly tragic », and the circumstances of Nkohla’s death are […]