24 h. ago City Power halts services in Alexandra after technicians attacked

City Power has halted all restoration work in Vezinyawo, Alexandra after abduction of technicians.

Events

62 h. ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

Transport

66 h. ago NSRI urges Vaal River communities to evacuate amid flood risk

Vaal Dam gates opened as water levels soar; NSRI warns residents to evacuate flood-prone areas.

Events

4 d. ago Eskom briefs Parliament Committee on winter generation capacity

CEO Dan Marokane says their focus is on ensuring the availability of additional power in winter.

Politics

7 d. ago Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability

S’thembiso Mdlalose, the man who previously confessed to starting the devastating fire at the Usindiso building in Johannesburg’s CBD, is now contesting that confession, claiming it was not made voluntarily. The 31-year-old appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where his legal team announced a challenge to the confession’s admissibility. The fire, which… Read More »Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability The post Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

8 d. ago Unseeded Ostapenko shocks world number 1 Sabalenka in Stuttgart final

The world number one was no match for her opponent's fierce baseline power.

Events

9 d. ago Four Durban Beaches Pass Water Safety Tests Ahead of Easter, Six Still Unsafe

Four of Durban’s most popular beaches have been deemed safe for swimming and other recreational activities, following recent water quality tests conducted by the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology. The approved beaches include Umhlanga Lighthouse, North Beach, uShaka Beach, and the Golden Mile, all of which passed safety assessments after water samples showed acceptable… Read More »Four Durban Beaches Pass Water Safety Tests Ahead of Easter, Six Still Unsafe The post Four Durban Beaches Pass Water Safety Tests Ahead of Easter, Six Still Unsafe first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast

The Western Cape government has called on residents to remain vigilant and conserve water, following forecasts indicating a drier-than-usual winter for the region. According to predictions from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the province is expected to experience below-average rainfall in the coming months, sparking concerns about a potential drought. However, authorities noted that… Read More »Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast The post Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

2 w. ago Klerksdorp gets energy boost from provincial government partnership

North West and Matlosana are launching the Urban Blue Gas Power project for energy solutions.

Politics

2 w. ago Rand Water no longer conducting maintenance to Palmiet Pump Station

Johannesburg Water says it erroneously issued the statement yesterday.

Politics

2 w. ago Struggling households choose electricity over food: Debt Rescue SA

Debt Rescue says households are cutting essentials as VAT and power hikes crush disposable income.

Society

2 w. ago Samatu pleased with posts to be opened for unemployed health workers

The plans entail establishing 1650 new public sector positions to tackle staff issues in hospitals.

Politics

2 w. ago Employees behind some illegal electricity connections: City Power

The power utility says it dismissed five workers yesterday for this and other crimes.

Events

3 w. ago Fire contained at Joburg CBD building, no fatalities reported

Firefighters have managed to put out a fire at a three-storey building in the Johannesburg.

Events

3 w. ago Joburg Water says vandalism and theft requires urgent action

The water utility says missing manhole covers have led to the loss of lives.

Politics

3 w. ago DA seeks situation where there is genuine power sharing: Steenhuisen

DA leader John Steenhuisen says they will not simply desert the GNU.

Politics

3 w. ago Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods

As water levels surge past dangerous thresholds, business owners along the Vaal River are speaking out, demanding action from the government to protect their livelihoods. On Sunday, the Department of Water and Sanitation opened a fifth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam, raising fears of widespread destruction. The move comes after the dam reached a… Read More »Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods The post Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

3 w. ago Eskom ramps up diesel generators to keep up with high power demand

The latest data from Eskom shows they ramped up their use of open cycle gas turbines.

Politics

3 w. ago R200 billion to tackle Joburg’s pothole, water, power woes: Morero

City of Joburg mayor says R200 billion is required to address Johannesburg's infrastructure crisis.

Politics

3 w. ago US slaps 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic strain

US has imposed a 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic woes after AGOA suspension.

Politics