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MK party’s power problem: The fragility of proximity politics – The Mail & Guardian
Floyd Shivambu’s redeployment from the position of secretary general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party to a seat in parliament is not simply a procedural shift. It is a symbolic moment that pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of a party still constructing its identity — and, more crucially, its power logic. 

What this moment makes increasingly difficult to ignore is that the party’s internal architecture does not yet rest on collective governance or principled leade ...
George takes bold steps towards becoming a true smart city - The Gremlin
George takes bold steps towards becoming a true smart city June 8, 2025 southcapenetGarden Route News Over the past five months, George Municipality has been making strong progress towards an exciting goal of becoming a truly smart city. This forward-looking vision is all about using modern technology to improve daily life for all residents—making services faster, more efficient, and more accessible. Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis officially adopted the m ...
CDE calls for inquiry into NPA, advises Ramaphosa not to extend Batohi’s tenure
Think tank, Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) executive director Ann Bernstein has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to not extend the term of office of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi and has recommended a new appointment model akin to the 2019 South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner selection process. 

Bernstein explained that this would involve the President se ...
Mulilo emerges as battery-storage force, participating in 65% of projects awarded
South African independent power producer (IPP) Mulilo has emerged as a leading battery storage project sponsor following three public procurement bidding rounds. It is participating in 12 of the 18 projects awarded, which together have a capacity of 1 134 MWh/4 536 MWh, representing a market share of 65%.

The Cape Town-based IPP has taken the lead in nine of the projects in the North We ...
Nersa’s approval of curtailment rules expected to unlock wind projects in Eastern and Western Cape
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says the decision by the Energy Regulator to approve a curtailment framework will help unlock scarce grid connection capacity for wind projects in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

The approval was made by the Energy Regulator, Nersa’s highest decision-making structure, on April 29.

The decision arose from its adjudic ...
Pope Francis’ Funeral To Be Held On Saturday, Many World Leaders Expected - iAfrica
Pope Francis’ Funeral To Be Held On Saturday, Many World Leaders ExpectedApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025NEWS, World5 min readPope Francis‘ funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world.

Francis, 88, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditi ...
Bridging the Credit Gap: How Underbanked South Africans Are Finding Fast Loans Online - The Gremlin
Bridging the Credit Gap: How Underbanked South Africans Are Finding Fast Loans Online April 23, 2025 southcapenetPress Releases In a country where banking infrastructure still leaves millions on the financial margins, emergencies don’t wait for perfect credit. A broken-down car, an unexpected medical bill or sudden home repair can push an already tight budget into crisis mode. For many South Africans, traditional banks remain out of reach—deterred by strict c ...
‘Court Online’ system digitises courts in Gauteng, W Cape, KZN High
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) said on Wednesday its Court Online system is now operational in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Divisions of the High Court, following a successful pilot in the Gauteng High Court.

The OCJ explained that the system provides a platform for law firms or litigants to electronically file documents to the courts, minimising physical movement within court buildings, immensely reducing ...
Newly minted electricity department outlines grid and renewables targets to lawmakers
The newly separated Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has outlined its vision and mission to lawmakers, listing among its priorities for the coming five years the procurement of 20 GW of new renewables capacity and the addition of 5 044 km of new powerlines.

The department previously operated under the umbrella of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, but from April 1 ...
IFP Supports VAT Hike, but Calls for Temporary Relief - iAfrica
IFP Supports VAT Hike, but Calls for Temporary ReliefApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025NEWS, SOUTH AFRICA1 min readIn a recent media briefing, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) expressed cautious support for the recent VAT increase, but with a key condition—it must be temporary. This comes after the party’s approval of the measure during last week’s parliamentary vote, as part of the Government of National Unity (GNU).

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa acknowledged the tough decisio ...
How the NBA transformed the global popularity of basketball - The Gremlin
How the NBA transformed the global popularity of basketball April 6, 2025 southcapenetPress Releases The NBA has played a crucial role in the global popularity of basketball, transforming the sport from a niche pastime in the United States to a global phenomenon. The 1xBet secure betting platform also happens to come with the best selection of NBA wagers.

The league’s growth over the past several decades has not only revolutionized the way b ...
VAT increase a responsible step towards economic stability – IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) president Velenkosini Hlabisa said on Monday while the expected VAT increases are not desirable, the party supportes the 2025 Budget under the current circumstances and with conditions.

The IFP was one of the parties that voted with the African National Congress (ANC) to pass the Budget.

Advertisement Briefing the media, Hlabisa highlighted that the party would hold government a ...
Draft regulations mark yet another step towards private grid investment
The draft regulations released for public comment on April 3  (2.18 MB) Download ...

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