Controversy surrounds the City of eThekwini as allegations emerge that they paid a staggering R500 million for smart electricity meters that are reportedly non-functional. In response, council officials have launched an investigation to uncover the truth behind the meters, including whether Africa Utility Solutions, the contracted supplier, actually delivered the devices. DA eThekwini Caucus Leader, Thabani Mthethwa spoke to Elvis Presslin to shed light on this contentious issue

Controversy surrounds the City of eThekwini as allegations emerge that they paid a staggering R500 million for smart electricity meters that are reportedly non-functional. In response, council officials have launched an investigation to uncover the truth behind the meters, including whether Africa Utility Solutions, the contracted supplier, actually delivered the devices. DA eThekwini Caucus Leader, Thabani Mthethwa spoke to Elvis Presslin to shed light on this contentious issue

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Allegations of non-functional smart electricity meters plagues eThekwini

The National Wills Week takes place every year from 16th to 20th September serving as an annual reminder for South Africans to draft or update their wills. Launched by the Law Society of South Africa, this initiative aims to ensure more people have a legally valid will in place and to address the Shockingly, 7 out of 10 adult South Africans who pass away without one. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Specialist at PSG Wealth, Mariska Redelinghuys

The National Wills Week takes place every year from 16th to 20th September serving as an annual reminder for South Africans to draft or update their wills. Launched by the Law Society of South Africa, this initiative aims to ensure more people have a legally valid will in place and to address the Shockingly, 7 out of 10 adult South Africans who pass away without one. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Specialist at PSG Wealth, Mariska Redelinghuys

National Wills Week: Reminder to draft or update your will

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is gearing up for a massive strike in response to Seriti Resources' plans to retrench over 1,000 workers. This decision, driven by unsustainable operations at the Middelburg and Klipspruit mines has sparked outrage among NUM members, who represent 3,000 Seriti employees. The union accuses the coal mining company of replacing permanent workers with contractors, a move they vehemently oppose. Elvis Presslin spoke to Malekutu Motubatse, NUM Highveld region chairperson in Mpumalanga, to shed more light on this contentious issue

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is gearing up for a massive strike in response to Seriti Resources' plans to retrench over 1,000 workers. This decision, driven by unsustainable operations at the Middelburg and Klipspruit mines has sparked outrage among NUM members, who represent 3,000 Seriti employees. The union accuses the coal mining company of replacing permanent workers with contractors, a move they vehemently oppose. Elvis Presslin spoke to Malekutu Motubatse, NUM Highveld region chairperson in Mpumalanga, to shed more light on this contentious issue

NUM gears up for a massive strike at Seriti Resources

Build One South Africa, BOSA is pushing for a constituency-based electoral system. The party wants citizens to directly vote for their leaders, rather than through political parties. This proposed reform aims to increase accountability across the nation. The current electoral system in South Africa is a closed-list proportional representation system, where voters choose parties rather than individual candidates. BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane, spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss this proposed reform in more depth

Build One South Africa, BOSA is pushing for a constituency-based electoral system. The party wants citizens to directly vote for their leaders, rather than through political parties. This proposed reform aims to increase accountability across the nation. The current electoral system in South Africa is a closed-list proportional representation system, where voters choose parties rather than individual candidates. BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane, spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss this proposed reform in more depth

Allegations of non-functional smart electricity meters plagues eThekwini

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