Consumers are in for more power price hikes. Electricity tariffs will increase by more than 15 percent from 1 April for users that buy power directly from Eskom. Municipalities will experience an increase in July.

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Both President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize have received their covid-19 vaccinations. The two government leaders received their jab at the Khayelitsha District Hospital. Ramaphosa says this is to demonstrate confidence in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that arrived in the country last night.
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The Western Cape has recorded 23 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 10 962. As of one o’clock this afternoon (Wed 17 Feb) the province had 5 215 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 272 817 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 256 817 recoveries.

Residents urged to save water as Cape Town dams sit at 78,1%

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 The City of Cape Town is encouraging residents to continue using water wisely, despite dam levels standing at 78,1%. As of Monday, 3 August 2026,...

Kusile corruption case: Two plead guilty, will testify against former Eskom-execs

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 British businessman Michael Lomas and businessman Hudson Kgomoeswana have been convicted after entering guilty pleas in the long-running corruption case linked to Eskom's Kusile...

Madlanga report calls for criminal probes against Sibiya, 3 others

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 President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the recommendations and referrals contained in the second interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which include calls...