PARI has a new Director
The Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) has appointed Dr Sithembile Mbete, as its new Executive Director, effective from the 01st December 2024. In a statement, the Institute said Mbete brings…
SA’s G20 Presidency in 2025
Two days ago, on the 1st of December 2024, South Africa assumed the Presidency of the G20 group of countries. Speaking about this significant step forward, President Cyril Ramaphosa said…
Eskom withdraws power outage threat against Joburg
Eskom announced the suspension of its Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) notice, to cut off electricity supply to Joburg, in Summer. The notice was issued on Thursday 7 November…
Blue Flag Summer launched in George
Three of George’s beaches have Blue Flag Status. The George Municipality officially launched its Blue Flag summer season on Mondat, 2 December 2024, at Victoria Bay Beach. Speaking at the…
Ambitious plans for the Durban Bay Waterfront and Marina development.
Article written by the Global Africa Network. Durban Bay Waterfront development is a project being run by the City of Durban, Transnet, Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited and KZN EDTEA…
Water update
Johannesburg Water (JW) said its Hursthill 1 Reservoir is empty and on bypass. This is the system that supplies water to Albertville Extension 6, Montgomery Park extension 3 and surrounds.…
Joe Biden in Southern Africa
Joe Biden, President of the United States of America, is in Southern Africa, to strengthen US-Angola trade. U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director Enoh T. Ebong will join President Joe…
DBSA signs mega deal with Sumitomo Mitsui
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has announced its collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This partnership is expected to provide…
“You’re on your own” Munis act against Eskom’s proposal
Gauteng Municipalities have combined efforts to reject Eskom’s Proposed Tariff increase for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. They are also urging all stakeholders to make their input in writing, on the…
Abalone poachers arrested near Khayelitsha
Two suspects were arrested for abalone poaching on Sunday, the 01st December 2024, near Khayelitsha, in Cape Town. About 13 big bags containing abalone with an estimated street value of…