The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the expulsion of United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, declaring him persona non grata following his comments at the BizNews Conference. Bozell has called on the government to take stronger action on rural safety and to denounce rhetoric that glorifies violence, specifically the “Kill the Boer” chant. At the conference, Bozell stressed that the US has become frustrated with South
Through our friends at Reach for A Dream, we met 8 year old Dane. He is a gentle, loving and selfless little boy with a heart of gold. He has a condition called adrenoleukodystrophy. Despite his challenges he’s always thinking about ways he can help others and make the world a better place. With all the time he’s spent in hospital, his family hasn’t had a chance to enjoy a getaway together in a long
The City of Cape Town says the construction of the Sky Circle, the first of its kind in South Africa, is progressing well. This freestanding elevated traffic circle, at the intersection of Govan Mbeki Road (M9) and Jan Smuts Drive (M17) in Lansdowne, will be about 6,2m above the ground and will be for the exclusive use of the MyCiTi buses. If all goes according to plan, construction will be completed by
Western Cape Police has launched a manhunt for four unknown armed suspects following a fatal mass shooting incident in Harare, Khayelitsha, that left four people dead and one person injured on Tuesday evening. According to police reports, the four armed men arrived at a residence in Ntlazane Road at about 20:15, where several patrons were gathered in the yard watching a soccer match. It is believed that the premises may have been operating
Eskom Hikes Approved: Households and Municipalities Brace for Rising Electricity Costs
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South Africans are set to feel the pinch as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approves Eskom’s electricity tariff increases for the 2026/27 financial year. From 1 April, households and businesses who buy directly from Eskom will face an average 8.76% rise, while municipalities purchasing power will see a 9.01% increase from 1 July. For many families already grappling with rising living costs, the new tariffs will hit wallets hard.
