Stephen Grootes speaks to Luvo Makasi, Chairman of the Central Energy Fund, about the nature of his relationship with Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Luvo Makasi, Chairman of the Central Energy Fund, about the nature of his relationship with Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

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Luvo Makasi responds to allegations about his position at the Central Energy Fund

The Midday Report 02 May 2024

Unions reflect on May Day. The City of Ekurhuleni State of the City Address. SANParks close hiking trails as wildfire rages on Table Mountain. Underground cables are on fire at M1 in Johannesburg. Local, coming-of-age comedy Just Now Jeffrey is set to have South Africans in stitches when it’s released at cinemas countrywide on Friday, 3 May.

Unions reflect on May Day. The City of Ekurhuleni State of the City Address. SANParks close hiking trails as wildfire rages on Table Mountain. Underground cables are on fire at M1 in Johannesburg. Local, coming-of-age comedy Just Now Jeffrey is set to have South Africans in stitches when it’s released at cinemas countrywide on Friday, 3 May.

It's May Day, and President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi address the main Cosatu rally at Cape Town's Athlone Stadium.

Joburg City Manager Floyd Brink is heading to the Joburg High Court to try and halt his looming arrest. Cosatu will hold a briefing on May Day rally plans in Cape Town. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi will lead the event at Cosatu House in Salt River.
The Benoni Magistrates Court hears one of the TRC matters. It focuses on the murder of Caiphus Nyoka, an anti-apartheid activist killed 37 years ago. Petrol prices will be hiked on Wednesday, but diesel will get a cut. An update on the fires on Table Mountain in Cape Town. Former world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela has passed away.

Joburg City Manager Floyd Brink is heading to the Joburg High Court to try and halt his looming arrest. Cosatu will hold a briefing on May Day rally plans in Cape Town. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi will lead the event at Cosatu House in Salt River. The Benoni Magistrates Court hears one of the TRC matters. It focuses on the murder of Caiphus Nyoka, an anti-apartheid activist killed 37 years ago. Petrol prices will be hiked on Wednesday, but diesel will get a cut. An update on the fires on Table Mountain in Cape Town. Former world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela has passed away.

Analysis: Ekurhuleni Mayor Doctor Xhakaza gives his inaugural State of the City address. Does this mark stability for the province? And further analysis of the allegations regarding MK's fraudulent signatures?

Luvo Makasi responds to allegations about his position at the Central Energy Fund

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