Emfuleni Local Municipality's financial woes have reached a boiling point, with municipal workers facing delayed salary payments for September. The crisis began when Eskom attached four of the municipality's bank accounts to recover an estimated R8 billion in unpaid electricity supply fees. The measure by Eskom has left the municipality struggling to cover its operational costs, including employee salaries. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Hassan Mako, MMC for Finance and Revenue at the Emfuleni Local Municipality

Emfuleni Local Municipality's financial woes have reached a boiling point, with municipal workers facing delayed salary payments for September. The crisis began when Eskom attached four of the municipality's bank accounts to recover an estimated R8 billion in unpaid electricity supply fees. The measure by Eskom has left the municipality struggling to cover its operational costs, including employee salaries. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Hassan Mako, MMC for Finance and Revenue at the Emfuleni Local Municipality

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Emfuleni Municipality's financial crisis delays salary payments

A South African Medical Research Council study reveals that living near coal-fired power stations increases the risk of respiratory diseases and premature death by 6%. The research links toxic air pollution to spikes in illnesses and birth defects. Lead researcher Professor Caradee Wright spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss the findings...

A South African Medical Research Council study reveals that living near coal-fired power stations increases the risk of respiratory diseases and premature death by 6%. The research links toxic air pollution to spikes in illnesses and birth defects. Lead researcher Professor Caradee Wright spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss the findings...

Study finds air pollution spikes illnesses and birth defects

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says the decision by the United States to halt aid funding to South Africa, is an opportunity for the country to strive for economic independence. This comes after President Donald Trump's administration paused US foreign development assistance for 90 days, affecting several African countries, including South Africa. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on US-SA relations, IFP MP Mkhuleko Hlengwa said that this aid halt should serve as a wake-up call for South Africa to re-evaluate its economic policies. Mr. Hlengwa spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on his sentiments

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says the decision by the United States to halt aid funding to South Africa, is an opportunity for the country to strive for economic independence. This comes after President Donald Trump's administration paused US foreign development assistance for 90 days, affecting several African countries, including South Africa. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on US-SA relations, IFP MP Mkhuleko Hlengwa said that this aid halt should serve as a wake-up call for South Africa to re-evaluate its economic policies. Mr. Hlengwa spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on his sentiments

IFP: US aid halt is a wake up call for SA 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his disappointment with the state of Gauteng and its municipalities, urging leaders to take immediate action to address the province's challenges ahead of the G20 Summit. Ramaphosa conveyed his concerns during a meeting with provincial leaders at the Johannesburg Council Chambers in Braamfontein, as part of his oversight visit to Gauteng. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Provincial Government Spokesperson, Vuyo Mhaga

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his disappointment with the state of Gauteng and its municipalities, urging leaders to take immediate action to address the province's challenges ahead of the G20 Summit. Ramaphosa conveyed his concerns during a meeting with provincial leaders at the Johannesburg Council Chambers in Braamfontein, as part of his oversight visit to Gauteng. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Provincial Government Spokesperson, Vuyo Mhaga

Emfuleni Municipality's financial crisis delays salary payments

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