Billing by Joburg Water from July 2025
Johannesburg Water (Joburg Water) will now be billing customers for water and sanitation services, effective from the 1 July 2025. Ntshavheni Mukwevho, Managing Director of Joburg Water, said this is…
Eskom charting next steps, after Western Cape High Court orders R1 billion pay
Eskom was ordered to pay about R1 billion, to French company, Framatome, by the Western Cape High Court, on the 17th July 2025. The two had a contractual fallout, deviating…
RSF raised USD 700 million for future pandemics and climate change
The Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the approval of the IMF’s Executive Board, to establish the first ever Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Back in…
Ekurhuleni Mayor explains withdrawal of electricity tariff
Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the Executive Mayor of Tembisa, has suspended the Fixed Charge Tariff this week, following protest action by residents on Monday. Xhakaza said his decision, still subject to endorsement…
Severe quakes struck on Tuesday, leaving minor damages
A tsunami earthquake measured at M7.8 struck Alaska, between the Shumagin Islands and Kodiak Island, on Tuesday evening, at 10:12pm. No significant damage was caused by the shaking. Michael West…
SANEF mourns two seasoned journalists
Two journalists passed away this week- Pearl Sebolao,Sowetan’s Executive Editor, and Ike Segola -veteran sub-editor. The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) said in a statement on Wednesday, their passing…
Residents urged to store up water ahead of maintenance
The City of Cape Town has urged residents to store up enough water, ahead of maintenance. The City also said not all areas will have interrupted supply during maintenance. Affected…
NERSA extends deadline for members to join EMAF
The National Energy Regulator (NERSA) has extended the deadline to members wanting to join the newly formed Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF). This follows a meeting held on 29 April…
Buti Manamela is the new Minister of Higher Education and Training
Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, is the new Minister of Higher Education and Training, announced on Monday by the Presidency. President Cyril Ramaphosa has replace Dr Nobuhle Nkabane with Manamela. He was…
2 mine employees arrested for their hand in illegal mining
Two mine employees were apprehended along with four illegal miners, near Hennenman, in the Free State. The police (SAPS) said in a statement, the mine employees allegedly aided an illegal…