Eskom has pulled back on its threat to cut electricity to Johannesburg. This move follows successful mediation led by Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who stepped in to resolve a debt dispute between the city and the utility. Just last week, Eskom warned Johannesburg of an impending power cut, citing unpaid bills amounting to R6.3 billion. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Joburg executive mayor spokesperson, Chris Vondo

Eskom has pulled back on its threat to cut electricity to Johannesburg. This move follows successful mediation led by Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who stepped in to resolve a debt dispute between the city and the utility. Just last week, Eskom warned Johannesburg of an impending power cut, citing unpaid bills amounting to R6.3 billion. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Joburg executive mayor spokesperson, Chris Vondo

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Impending power cuts for Johannesburg resolved for now

Human Rights Watch is demanding Mozambican authorities to immediately end internet restrictions imposed since October and restore full access to social media platforms. The restrictions were imposed after government security forces violently cracked down on opposition supporters protesting last month's general election results. Human Rights Watch say the restrictions violate multiple human rights. We're joined now by Zenaida Machado, a Senior Researcher at Human Rights Watch In Mozambique...

Human Rights Watch is demanding Mozambican authorities to immediately end internet restrictions imposed since October and restore full access to social media platforms. The restrictions were imposed after government security forces violently cracked down on opposition supporters protesting last month's general election results. Human Rights Watch say the restrictions violate multiple human rights. We're joined now by Zenaida Machado, a Senior Researcher at Human Rights Watch In Mozambique...

Mozambique Government's Internet Restrictions Spark Human Rights Concerns

The City of Johannesburg has announced water restrictions starting Thursday, aiming to stabilize reservoir levels, currently at 40%. The restrictions will be in effect daily from 9 pm to 4 am. This move follows a briefing by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina on the city's water supply challenges. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager of WaterCAN, to discuss the implications of these restrictions

The City of Johannesburg has announced water restrictions starting Thursday, aiming to stabilize reservoir levels, currently at 40%. The restrictions will be in effect daily from 9 pm to 4 am. This move follows a briefing by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina on the city's water supply challenges. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager of WaterCAN, to discuss the implications of these restrictions

Water restrictions start in Johannesburg from Thursday

Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia has strongly criticized the government's decision to suspend food sales within and around school premises, citing increased divisions and hardship for South Africans. The movement says with an alarming 39.9% unemployment rate among Black African women, informal trading is often a necessity for survival, rather than a choice. Dr. Dale McKinley, member of the Coordinating Committee, and spokespersons for Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia discusses the implications of this decision with Elvis Presslin

Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia has strongly criticized the government's decision to suspend food sales within and around school premises, citing increased divisions and hardship for South Africans. The movement says with an alarming 39.9% unemployment rate among Black African women, informal trading is often a necessity for survival, rather than a choice. Dr. Dale McKinley, member of the Coordinating Committee, and spokespersons for Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia discusses the implications of this decision with Elvis Presslin

Impending power cuts for Johannesburg resolved for now

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