President Cyril Ramaphosa says Eskom’s return to profitability for the first time in eight years demonstrates the value of collaboration and long-term commitment to reform. Writing in his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said Eskom’s latest financial results are proof that the national power utility is “turning the corner,” thanks to coordinated efforts across government, business, and Eskom’s own leadership. “The relative improvement in Eskom’s financial position reflects the significant recovery in Eskom’s operational
The International Relations Department has confirmed that procedures are underway to ensure the safe return of South Africans detained in Israel. The group was aboard vessels part of the Global Sumud aid flotilla, which was intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters last week. In a statement on Sunday, DIRCO said a South African delegation had visited the detainees, who are being held at the Negev Israeli prison facility, and confirmed
BOSA, GOOD and Rise Mzansi join forces to launch new political party, Unite for Change
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Three national political parties, Build One South Africa (BOSA), the GOOD Party, and Rise Mzansi, have announced they are joining forces to form a new political party and movement called Unite for Change. The parties say the move marks the start of a new political centre aimed at giving South Africans a credible and values-based alternative in the 2026 local government elections. In a joint statement on Sunday, the parties said they
Who was your favourite teacher at school? It’s time to thank them today. The Western Cape Education Department has thanked all teachers for the role they play in the lives of learners at school, on World Teachers’ Day. “Behind every dream realised is a teacher who believed, ” said MEC David Maynier. Who was your favourite teacher at school? MEC David Maynier says the teachers of the Western Cape, on
There have been two deadly mass shooting incidents in Cape Town over the past two days. In the attacks, 8 people were targeted. In the shooting early this morning in Eureka Estate, a 17-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others, including a 14-year-old, were wounded. It’s alleged that the victims were sitting in a Wendy House in Fabriek Street when 4 unidentified men jumped over the fence from the neighbours. There
