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Day: June 9, 2023

Concerns Rise Over Gag Order on South African Journalism Outlet

Two very different cases in South Africa this week have both confirmed the country’s position as a bastion of the free press, and conversely also shown how the media is under threat.In the latter case, investigative news website amaBunghane was slapped…

South Africa open to hosting Ukraine peace talks: govt

South Africa said it was open to hosting talks between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday, as Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed an African leaders’ peace mission seeking to end the conflict.President Cyril Ramaphosa said last month that Putin and U…

Have your say on revised water use licence regulations

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has published the revised Regulations regarding the Procedural Requirements for Water Use Licence applications for public comment.The amendments aim to effect reforms in relation to equitable allocation of w…

Cholera death toll climbs to 32

The cholera death toll has now risen to 32 after a woman from Parys, Free State, succumbed to the waterborne disease.The Free State Department of Health on Thursday identified the deceased as a 42-year-old female, who was admitted at Boitumelo Hospital…

Reduced stages of load shedding due to low energy demand

Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has attributed the reduced stages of load shedding to Eskom’s improved generation over the past week.The Minister said demand is also lower than what was projected in Eskom’s winter plan.Addressing the…

Gab taxi drivers to enjoy group life medical, accident insurance

A Nigerian company, E. F Network Limited, Owners of Gab taxi, an indigenous e-hailing application, has introduced a comprehensive Group Life Insurance coverage, accidents and medical benefits for its drivers.Mr Gideon Egbuchulam, Chairman and CEO of E….

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