34 h. ago Eskom praises SAPS for nabbing suspects linked to stolen property

Eskom acknowledges a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure

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39 h. ago Employees behind some illegal electricity connections: City Power

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

Events

44 h. ago LIVE | Schreiber addresses Electoral Reform Panel conference

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber addresses the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel conference.

Culture

3 d. ago “ANC has no right to stop SACP from contesting polls on its own”

The SACP remains resolute in its decision to contest elections independently next year.

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4 d. ago DA challenges fiscal framework, slams VAT hike process as unlawful

DA leader says parliament did not follow proper procedure when it adopted the Fiscal Framework.

Politics

5 d. ago SA begins ward reconfiguration process ahead of 2026 local elections

MDB says it is imperative that wards are reconfigured ahead of the municipal elections.

Politics

5 d. ago NHBRC moves to discipline suspended CEO over George building collapse

NHBRC is in the process of instituting disciplinary action against its suspended CEO Songezo Booi.

Politics

6 d. ago MK Party views ANC as an opponent, not the enemy as yet: Shivambu

In the recent by-elections, the MK Party won Ward 28 in the KwaDukuza.

Politics

6 d. ago South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the South African government’s 2025 budget, challenging the constitutionality of its approval process and seeking to block a proposed value-added tax (VAT) hike. The DA, the second-largest party in the fragile ruling coalition, opposed the fiscal framework passed by Parliament, calling the process procedurally flawed. The… Read More »South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty The post South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships

Niger’s military-led government is doubling down on resource nationalism, awarding copper and lithium mining permits to local firms as part of a broader, Sahel-wide push to reduce reliance on Western companies. The move echoes similar strategies in Mali and Burkina Faso, fellow junta-led states, which also favor domestic control and courting non-Western allies like China,… Read More »Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships The post Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Gauteng government secures over R312bn in investment pledges: Maile

Maile says investment pledges came from local, regional and international investors. 

Politics

8 d. ago City Power condemns vandalism after suspected cable thief killed

A suspected cable thief was fatally electrocuted at the Houtkoppen substation last night.

Events

8 d. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced plans to expropriate privately-owned land, with compensation, as part of a major initiative to expand and upgrade Eskom’s infrastructure in the coming years. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa outlined a comprehensive 10-year plan to enhance South Africa’s energy network during a media briefing on Tuesday. The ambitious project… Read More »Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure The post Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

9 d. ago ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers

The African National Congress (ANC) has endorsed ActionSA’s proposal to scrap the planned 0.5% VAT increase, aiming to provide relief for taxpayers already facing economic strain. ActionSA introduced an amendment to remove both the VAT and income tax increases proposed for the 2025/2026 fiscal year during Tuesday’s parliamentary joint committee on finance debate. ActionSA representative… Read More »ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers The post ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers first appeared on iAfrica.

Economics

9 d. ago LIVE: Ramokgopa briefs the media on Electricity Transmission

This initiative is vital for enhancing national energy security and economic prosperity

Politics

1 week ago Ditlev and Reischmann triumph at 20th IRONMAN African Championships

The 20th IRONMAN African Championships electrified Gqeberha, with a staggering prize of R3 million.

Politics

1 week ago Environment Dept urges rural communities to start businesses

It has cited businesses such as disposing of electronic equipment without harming the environment.

Politics

1 week ago Joburg Mayor confirms no increase in prepaid electricity charges

Mayor Morero confirmed no increase in the R200 prepaid electricity charge for Joburg residents.

Politics

1 week ago From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet

Belarus’ state-owned airline Belavia is set to acquire three Airbus A330s from a little-known Gambian firm, Magic Air, to replenish its fleet depleted by Western sanctions. The US, UK, and the EU sanctioned the country’s airlines in 2021 after local authorities forced a plane carrying a dissident Belarusian journalist to land in Minsk. More sanctions… Read More »From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet The post From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet first appeared on iAfrica.

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