As South Africans grapple with the reality of the energy crisis, power utility Eskom is today marking one hundred years since its establishment. Eskom has been powering the nation since 1923 when the Electricity Supply Commission was instituted. Currently, with small businesses struggling to stay afloat, traffic lights not working and households frustrated due to the continuous power outages - do South Africans have any reason to celebrate as Eskom enters its centenary year? To help us answer that question Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Pali Lehohla, the director of the Economic Modelling Academy and former statistician-general of South Africa...

As South Africans grapple with the reality of the energy crisis, power utility Eskom is today marking one hundred years since its establishment. Eskom has been powering the nation since 1923 when the Electricity Supply Commission was instituted. Currently, with small businesses struggling to stay afloat, traffic lights not working and households frustrated due to the continuous power outages - do South Africans have any reason to celebrate as Eskom enters its centenary year? To help us answer that question Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Pali Lehohla, the director of the Economic Modelling Academy and former statistician-general of South Africa...

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Eskom today marks 100 years since its establishment

ANC in the Tshwane Metro reacts to the allegations of Tender fraud that involves the City's Chief Financial Officer. ANC Tshwane region spokesperson is Joel Masilela

ANC in the Tshwane Metro reacts to the allegations of Tender fraud that involves the City's Chief Financial Officer. ANC Tshwane region spokesperson is Joel Masilela

Tshwane rocked by Tender fraud allegations involving the CFO

The Congress of the People, COPE is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu immediately. This follows revelations that Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, unilaterally disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) without consulting  President Ramaphosa. COPE says Mchunu's actions show poor judgment and a lack of accountability and that his removal is necessary to restore public trust in the police leadership.  COPE's Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

The Congress of the People, COPE is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu immediately. This follows revelations that Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, unilaterally disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) without consulting &nbsp;President Ramaphosa. COPE says Mchunu's actions show poor judgment and a lack of accountability and that his removal is necessary to restore public trust in the police leadership.&nbsp; COPE's Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

COPE is calling for President Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Mchunu immediately

The Freedom Front Plus In Tshwane has submitted an urgent motion to investigate Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi and possible political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender. The move follows evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission, revealing WhatsApp messages and lists of preferred companies, allegedly linked to the EFF and ActionSA. The opposition party claims the current administration's procurement process is under scrutiny and questions whether the controversy is about accountability or a power struggle for control of public funds. The FF Plus is calling for a change in government to restore transparency and accountability in Tshwane. We caught up with Grandi Theunissen, City of Tshwane Freedom Front Plus Caucus Leader and MMC for Community Safety In Tshwane and ANC Tshwane regional spokesperson, Joel Masilela.

The Freedom Front Plus In Tshwane has submitted an urgent motion to investigate Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi and possible political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender. The move follows evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission, revealing WhatsApp messages and lists of preferred companies, allegedly linked to the EFF and ActionSA. The opposition party claims the current administration's procurement process is under scrutiny and questions whether the controversy is about accountability or a power struggle for control of public funds. The FF Plus is calling for a change in government to restore transparency and accountability in Tshwane. We caught up with Grandi Theunissen, City of Tshwane Freedom Front Plus Caucus Leader and MMC for Community Safety In Tshwane and ANC Tshwane regional spokesperson, Joel Masilela.

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