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South Africa power grid holding up during World Cup
Fin24.com reports, “South African power utility Eskom on Tuesday said the power system was expected to continue to perform well despite increased electricity demand. The utility, which has been closely…
South African ministers may begin receiving cheaper cars
The South African government is considering purchasing cheaper cars for government ministers to save money. News24 reports, “Downgrading the cars would, he stressed, be only one option. But he is…
Schabir Shaik seen playing golf
Schabir Shaik, who had been released from a South African prison on medical grounds, was spotted playing golf, violating his parole terms. Times Live reports, “DA shadow minister of correctional…
Cosatu outraged over Eskom’s proposed 45% hike
[Mail & Guardian]– The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) said on Tuesday it is extremely angry at what it called Eskom’s “outrageous and insensitive” request for a whopping…
Metro cops back at work
[News24]– Metro police department employees who abandoned work to protest against the return of their boss were back at work on Friday, said an official. “They are back at work,”…
Roads may kill more than Aids
[News24]– South Africa’s roads could claim more lives than HIV/Aids and malaria combined by 2020, if accidents are not prevented, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Sunday. He was speaking…
460 soldiers handed dismissal letters
A total of 460 soldiers were instructed to vacate their work premises in dismissal letters sent them on Monday, a union said. “We can confirm that some soldiers have received…
Postal strike in full swing
At least 9 000 post office workers, undeterred by snow and gusty winds, began a nationwide strike on Thursday, the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) said. “Our members are determined as hell,…
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