FRIDAY, 08 AUGUST 2025, 18:06
Generation fleet is building momentum – Eskom
Eskom says its generation fleet is showing ongoing momentum with more than half of coal-fired power stations operating with an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) exceeding 70%.
Some three stations are operating at an EAF of more than 90%.
“The power system continues to operate reliably, supported by an improved Energy Availability...
Report on South African Veterinary Council election process
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has requested a full report on the recent election process of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
According to the department, concerns have been raised about the transparency and procedural integrity of the process.
“These include inconsistent and conflicting communications...
Treasury addresses inflation targeting reports
National Treasury has dismissed reports that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will make a pronouncement on inflation targeting during the upcoming Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
This after the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee announced that it prefers to target inflation at some 3%.
“As a result of this...
Four people have died and two others rushed to hospital after a car they were driving crashed into a tree, and later burst into flames in Brackenfell, Cape Town.
BMA nabs nearly 10 000 illegal border crossers in first quarter
The Border Management Authority (BMA) intercepted and deported nearly 10 000 people attempting to cross the border illegally during the first quarter of the financial year.
This is according to BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato who briefed the media on the first quarter performance of the agency on Sunday.
“Of the...
A suspected extortionist was killed following a shootout with police in the Eastern Cape on Saturday.
Along with damaging your brain, UWC research led by Profesor David Fisher has found that using tik can prevent men from having children – even after short-term use.
Eastern Cape police arrested a man and a woman in connection with the tragic murder of a SAPS admin clerk, Bongiwe Rhamncwana, who was fatally shot at her home in Sada on Thursday.
Advocates for Transformation issued an urgent call for security reforms to protect prosecutors, judges and advocates following the murder of Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown.
In a fortunate turn of events, a mother and her two sons emerged unscathed after their vehicle unexpectedly caught fire at the Huguenot Tunnel toll gate, near Paarl, on Saturday morning.
Private sector commits to help women participate in economy
As South Africa marks the beginning of Women’s Month, private sector institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to work with government to ensure women’s full participation in the economy.
The commitment was made by representatives from various institutions during the official launch of Women’s Month 2025, held in...
Police in Mpumalanga have arrested some 1 000 undocumented migrants working in gold mines in the northeast of the country.
A viral video claimed to show a deadly tsunami triggered by a record-breaking earthquake in Russia’s Far East. But the footage – shared widely across Asia – was actually filmed years ago in Durban, South Africa, and has no link to the recent disaster
Botswana Diamonds has secured four new diamond prospecting licences spanning 2,644 square kilometers, significantly expanding its exploration footprint in Botswana. The licences, valid through 2025, were awarded based on AI-driven analysis that pinpointed high-potential sites. The licences – PL298, PL303, PL304, and PL305 – cover regions near Serowe, Mahalapye, Jwaneng, Lerala, and the...
Tunisian researcher Emna Hariga has been awarded the 2025 Best Female Scientific Achievement Prize for her development of an intelligent technology platform powered by artificial intelligence, dedicated to the research and development of treatments against pathogenic agents. This prestigious award was granted as part of the celebrations for Tunisia’s National Women’s Day, observed annually on […]
The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has announced the graduation of 1,300 participants from the third cohort of Egypt’s Artificial Intelligence Ambassadors Program, bringing the total number of certified AI Ambassadors to 2,610. Run in collaboration with the Engineers for Sustainable Egypt Foundation, the program aims to equip Egyptians with practical and responsible AI skills for […]
Vusimuzi Sibanyoni, accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Dr Nondumiso Sibanyoni, was denied bail in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Reservoir to provide water for North West communities
As part of a commitment by government to improve the provision of a reliable water supply to communities, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has officially handed over a large water reservoir to the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West.The Deputy President handed over the reservoir alongside Water and Sanitation Minister...
No resilient economy without gender equality
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned that there can be no resilient economy while wealth and income inequality persist along gender lines.
Speaking at the official launch held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday, Chikunga emphasised that economic resilience is fundamentally undermined...
SA continues to engage US over tariffs
South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs.This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets.This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed members of the media at the Union Buildings in...
Government to strengthen gender equality measures
South Africa will over the next five years focus on strengthening and monitoring systems that are meant to advance gender equality and women empowerment.
Speaking at the official launch of Women’s Month 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Friday, Sindisiwe Chikunga, the Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with...