Author: Na'ilah Ebrahim
The man posed as an Eskom contractor in the Eastern Cape. (Netwerk24/William Horne) A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for tampering with Eskom infrastructure and illegally connecting households to its electricity supply. The man, John Tazvivinga, falsely claimed to be an Eskom contractor in Marhambeni, Mthatha, causing a loss of R231,000 to Eskom. His former consultant company, Inkitha Royal Empire Construction, was also fined R10,000. Eskom’s general manager for security, Botse Skihwitshi, expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts that led to the conviction. While the sentence may not be as severe as hoped, it serves as…
South Africa’s government has addressed the ongoing dispute with the European Union at the World Trade Organization regarding citrus exports, emphasizing that the issue is based on scientific principles rather than confrontation. Recently, South Africa has requested the WTO to establish two panels to resolve disputes concerning its citrus fruit exports to the EU. The disagreements stem from EU regulations aimed at preventing the spread of Citrus Black Spot (CBS) and false coddling moths (FCM), which can harm the quality of the fruit. It is crucial for South Africans to stay informed in order to build a prosperous future. News24…
(Getty Images/ pinkomelet) South Africa’s new two-pot retirement system launching in September aims to preserve savings by allowing access to funds in emergencies while safeguarding money for pension and retirement. Government and trade unions have praised the system for providing a “thirteenth cheque” to workers during tough financial times. Retirement fund administrators are predicting substantial withdrawals, with estimates suggesting that R55 billion could be withdrawn from the pension fund industry, and more than R14 billion from Old Mutual. Staying informed about these changes is crucial for South Africans looking to secure a prosperous future. Stay informed and prepared for the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the National Land Transport Amendment Bill into law, requiring e-hailing drivers to apply for operating licenses like other modes of public transport. This move has been welcomed by popular e-hailing platforms such as Bolt and Uber, as it provides legal clarity and recognition to the industry after over a decade of operation. Bolt’s acting head of regulatory and policy in Africa, Weyinmi Aghadiuno, described the law as a significant development to address industry challenges. Uber also acknowledged the bill as a step in the right direction. The Department of Transport aims to provide guidelines for…
Government’s partnership with businesses has led to a significant decrease in truck queues along the N4 route to Mozambique’s Maputo Port, reducing by approximately 23km in recent months. This progress comes as a response to the country’s logistics crisis, which saw rail inefficiencies costing the economy R1 billion per day and port inefficiencies costing R200 million per day. The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) reports that interventions have enhanced the efficiency and competitiveness of the supply chain in the country’s ports, railways, and roads. Stay informed about the steps being taken to address critical issues in South Africa by subscribing…