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Eskom seals bumper wage deal with one problem
Two of South Africa’s major labour unions have accepted state power utility Eskom’s 7% wage increase offer, while a third has rejected it and declared a deadlock, demanding a higher raise.
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026, 07:48

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Two of South Africa’s major labour unions have accepted state power utility Eskom’s 7% wage increase offer, while a third has rejected it and declared a deadlock, demanding a higher raise.

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South Africa’s refining capacity has halved since 2020, leaving just three operational facilities that are now crucial for maintaining fuel supply security.

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After April showers and thunderstorms this week, the weather will settle down this weekend and into next week as Simon King explains.

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The peacock initially got along with the chickens before running riot on the farm, the farmer says.

South Africa
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi was implicated through Fannie Nkosi’s testimony.

South Africa
The attempted murder case against Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused resumes…

South Africa
The Nkabinde Enquiry is set to rule on Shamila Batohi’s request to consult legal counsel.

South Africa
CRL Rights Commission conducted an oversight visit at Ikhaya Labafundi church on Thursday.

World
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

World
Six months into a ceasefire that promised an end to the war and a surge of aid for Gaza, people say recovery hasn’t even yet begun.

World
The U.N. looks for a quick solution to get cargo ships with fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz, to prevent a global food crisis.

World
Somalia’s population is experiencing severe food insecurity after three years of drought. Now, the war in the Middle East means the import-dependent nation has even less access to food.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Business
Capitec has slowly been rolling out a new real-time safety feature that warns customers of suspicious accounts.

Business
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Business
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Business
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Politics
Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court

Politics
Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Politics
The party says Malema else has the constitutional right to challenge the sentence.

Politics
EFF have denied claims that their members forced businesses to close in the Johannesburg CBD.

Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls tackle the Dragons in a must-win URC game away from home on Friday night.

Sport
Three-time world champion Mark Williams says he has no intention of retiring as he returns for his 29th appearance at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Sport
Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O’Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

Sport
Which area needs the most surgery?
Education
[Namibian] Pupils at Leevi Hakusembe Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region have been barred from bringing food to the hostel.
Education
The actress stars as a haunted genius opposite Don Cheadle as her father in David Auburn’s 2001 drama. This revival, though, exposes the play’s lack of rigor.
Education
We want to understand how international students are navigating the current job market in the United States.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called for the expansion of emergency medical response training to all personnel of the Ghana Police Service, stressing that lifesaving skills were now essential to modern policing.

Lifestyle
US Mega Millions currently pays out 2 000-times more than our PowerBall, which has South Africans asking if they can get in on the action?

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema was joined by his wife Mantoa Matlala for a performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ after his court sentence verdict…

Lifestyle
Explainer: Why EFF leader Julius Malema did not go straight to jail following his unlawful discharge of a firearm sentence verdict…

Lifestyle
Dr Musa Mthombeni shuts down online rumours claiming he cheated on his wife while on a boys trip to Thailand.

Entertainment
Elite athletes are still waiting for their prize money from last year’s Soweto Marathon.

Entertainment
Aimee Canny and Pieter Coetzé added to the list of events in which they have qualified for the Commonwealth Games.

Entertainment
Julius Malema sentenced to five years after firing rifle. Appeal means he keeps BMWs Breitlings and his National Assembly platform.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Intel today unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life, and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, Intel Core Series 3 is built on the proven foundations of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (code-name Panther Lake) and manufactured on the Intel 18A […]

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Motoring

Motoring
An Indian carmaker with a factory in South Africa recently completed its 12,000th vehicle.

Motoring
The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the metro.
Motoring

Health
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.

Health
Steph Richards’ endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
Health
On top of the daily toll of treating patients, the show’s medical providers bring their own scars to the E.R.
Health
Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.