The department of energy has refuted claims that South Africa’s nuclear procurement process has been stalled indefinitely. The department says it has noted that a member of the opposition in the portfolio committee on energy stated
Author: Agency Staff
A court case questioning the legality of the department of energy’s 9,6GW nuclear procurement programme has caused the department to delay gazetting the request for proposals, the Democratic Alliance said. However, the energy department said it
First National Bank has closed the accounts of Gupta family-controlled Oakbay Investments, prompting Oakbay to demand an explanation from FNB CEO Jacques Celliers. FNB’s decision
Gauteng-based talk radio station 702 has a new station manager. Thabisile Mbete is taking the reins from the long-serving Pheladi Gwangwa. Gwangwa, who is a lawyer by training, joined Primedia Broadcasting in 2003
The SABC has fired 123 employees following its investigation into allegations of medical aid fraud. Last year, the SABC said about 200 SABC staff members had allegedly “colluded” with medical
South Africa’s minister of telecommunications & postal services, Siyabonga Cwele, has distanced his department from reports that telecommunications company Telkom and state-owned connectivity firm Broadband Infraco could merge. Media reports this
The national assembly has voted against removing President Jacob Zuma from office. Following a spirited debate, 233 members voted against the motion, 143 voted in favour, and there were no
Opposition parties will try every legal avenue to remove President Jacob Zuma from office, they said on Tuesday. Following a defeat in parliament of the motion to have Zuma removed
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has postponed all by-elections in the country as it battles to provide a voters’ roll that has people’s correct addresses. It took the decision as it was still not clear whether the absence of voters’ addresses would
The price of petrol will rise by 88c/l on Wednesday, said the department of energy. In Gauteng, a litre of 95 unleaded petrol and lead-replacement petrol will increase by 88c, while that of 93 ULP and LRP will increase by 86c. Diesel (0,05%) wholesale will