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The Midday Report - 29 September 2023

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Electoral Amendment Act is in accordance with the Constitution. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is expected to head to court on Monday to interdict the suspension of six MPs from Parliament for disrupting the State of the Nation Address (SONA). South Africa’s Nuclear Regulator briefs the media on the status of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Long-Term Operation License Agreement. The current license runs out in July 2024. 10:00 – 12:00. SPORTS WRAP!

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Electoral Amendment Act is in accordance with the Constitution. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is expected to head to court on Monday to interdict the suspension of six MPs from Parliament for disrupting the State of the Nation Address (SONA). South Africa’s Nuclear Regulator briefs the media on the status of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Long-Term Operation License Agreement. The current license runs out in July 2024. 10:00 – 12:00. SPORTS WRAP!

Former President Jacob Zuma takes his fight against President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)

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We get the latest from Charlotte Maxeke Hospital after threats to cut its power supply today. The facility has been highlighted as one of the entities owing millions of Rands in unpaid electricity bills.

Electricity minister Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa will, on behalf of the government, receive the first consignment of energy equipment donated by the People’s Republic of China in Pietermaritzburg.

City of Tshwane residents are urged to reduce their water consumption or face the possibility of no water.

The High Court in Johannesburg will judge the case between Marshalltown fire victims and the Home Affairs department. The victims’ lawyers applied to stop 32 of the undocumented migrants from being deported.

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, briefed the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 29 November 2023.

Mandy's book of the week:  "Blackouts & Boerewors" by Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey.

We get the latest from Charlotte Maxeke Hospital after threats to cut its power supply today. The facility has been highlighted as one of the entities owing millions of Rands in unpaid electricity bills. Electricity minister Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa will, on behalf of the government, receive the first consignment of energy equipment donated by the People’s Republic of China in Pietermaritzburg. City of Tshwane residents are urged to reduce their water consumption or face the possibility of no water. The High Court in Johannesburg will judge the case between Marshalltown fire victims and the Home Affairs department. The victims’ lawyers applied to stop 32 of the undocumented migrants from being deported. Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, briefed the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Mandy's book of the week:  "Blackouts &amp; Boerewors" by Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey.

The Gauteng Provincial Government and City Power conduct a site inspection tour to assess some of the plants that have been earmarked for upgrades as part of the Provincial Alternative Energy Plan.

The Midday Report - 29 September 2023

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