The Zircon and Cygnus substations, critical components of the local electrical infrastructure, have experienced tripping, leading to power outages in the affected areas.
President Ramaphosa said the emergency and social response in the aftermath of the report of the fire in the early hours of Thursday morning was in line with expectations.
According to the Lindiwe Zulu, ‘Whether we like it or not, [the Marshalltown tragedy] is the result of apartheid that kept people apart in these conditions.’
One of the primary objectives of this inquiry is to identify the root causes of the inferno and, significantly, the prevalence of hijacked buildings within Johannesburg.
Death toll now 73 and expected to rise
The Johannesburg CBD fire has claimed 20 lives so far, and at least 43 more residents were being treated for moderate-to-serious wounds.
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, several areas in Johannesburg were reportedly jolted by an earth tremor that occurred just after 20:00.
President Bongo, who has been in power since 2009 and hails from a family that has ruled Gabon for over five decades, found himself under house arrest as the military takeover unfolded.
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Ace Magashule revealed that the decision to establish the ACT followed consultations with various individuals, including activists, fellow party members, and former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma.
One of the significant measures taken by the military group is the indefinite closure of Gabon’s borders, as confirmed in a statement broadcast on the state-run Gabon24.
The DA, EFF and Freedom Front Plus refused to endorse Kholeka Gcaleka, who rose above the candidate list to be appointed as the new Public Protector.
According to Nandipha Magudumana, at no point between Thabo Bester’s escape from prison and South Africa, to their arrest in Tanzania, was she in control of the situation.
According to Tefo’s account, she met Mthobisi Mncube in January 2015, three months after the death of Senzo Meyiwa.
The purpose of the protests is to draw attention to the call for the acknowledgement of Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the legitimate queen of the Balobedu ethnic group.
Effective from 21 August 2023, Nestlé ceased the production of these Nesquik flavours.
The two units have been offline on a planned refuelling and maintenance outage since late last year.
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Traffic around the Sandton Convention Centre, where the 2023 BRICS Summit is taking place, is expected to be disrupted during the week.
While winter is not yet fully behind us, the intensity of the cold fronts experienced during the peak of winter seems to be waning.
Ramaphosa highlighted that China’s development plan for tackling poverty has borne significant fruit, a feat South Africa can learn from.
The power outage will specifically impact customers in Protea Glen Extensions 22, 24, 28, and 44, on Friday, 25 August 2023.
The Reserve Bank confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has been cleared of any violations in the Phala Phala farm case.
Xiaodong confirmed on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be attending the upcoming 15th BRICS Summit, which will get underway next week.
The Gauteng Education Department confirmed Crowthorne Academy has been shut down indefinitely. Here’s what it means for the pupils.
Eskom’s statement categorically stated that Andries Hendrik Booysen is not employed by the national electricity supplier.
Ahead of the 2023 BRICS Summit, NATJOINTS published a list of road closures in Sandton and Midrand, starting Sunday 20 August 2023.
Takealot is piloting a 60-minute delivery service in Cape Town, as it prepares for the impending arrival of Amazon
The Marikana massacre shook the nation and brought issues of labour rights, inequality, and the use of force by authorities to the forefront.
Between April and June 2023, these industries contributed the most jobs and, effectrively, had a positive impact on employment in South Africa.
