The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group's Household Affordability Index has noted increases in items including maize meal (2%), rice (3%), chicken livers (2%) & white bread (3%) in July 2024. The index has revealed a 5% or more, increase in the prices for basic food items such as samp (6%), eggs (5%), and green pepper (6%). For more on this, SAFMNews Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Programme Coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, Mervyn Abrahams.

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice &amp; Dignity Group's Household Affordability Index has noted increases in items including maize meal (2%), rice (3%), chicken livers (2%) &amp; white bread (3%) in July 2024. The index has revealed a 5% or more, increase in the prices for basic food items such as samp (6%), eggs (5%), and green pepper (6%). For more on this, SAFMNews Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Programme Coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, Mervyn Abrahams.

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Household Affordability Index reveals samp, eggs and green pepper were among food items with 5% or more, price increase in July 2024

Families of the six Mpumalanga learners who died in a collision between a scholar transport bus and goods train have called for justice to prevail ion the wake of the tragedy.  This as investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.  Six learners died and the 19 others seriously injured are receiving treatment in different hospitals.  Deputy Transport Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa and provincial MEC's visited the school, the scene of the accident and the victims in hospital.  Motsebi wa Monareng reports.....   

Families of the six Mpumalanga learners who died in a collision between a scholar transport bus and goods train have called for justice to prevail ion the wake of the tragedy.  This as investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.  Six learners died and the 19 others seriously injured are receiving treatment in different hospitals.  Deputy Transport Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa and provincial MEC's visited the school, the scene of the accident and the victims in hospital.  Motsebi wa Monareng reports.....

Families of the six Mpumalanga learners who died in a collision between a scholar transport bus and goods train call for justice

Tensions are brewing at Alexandra township, North of Johannesburg as Power Utility, City Power and law enforcement officials are currently disconnecting and confiscating cables used in unlawful electricity. Technicians began operations at London Road, an area that is traditionally problematic for the power utility, as the utility intensifies its load reduction strategy, with the hope to achieve lower electricity consumption. SABC News reporter, Chriselda Lewis caught up with Power Utility spokesperson, Isaac Mangena. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane

Tensions are brewing at Alexandra township, North of Johannesburg as Power Utility, City Power and law enforcement officials are currently disconnecting and confiscating cables used in unlawful electricity. Technicians began operations at London Road, an area that is traditionally problematic for the power utility, as the utility intensifies its load reduction strategy, with the hope to achieve lower electricity consumption. SABC News reporter, Chriselda Lewis caught up with Power Utility spokesperson, Isaac Mangena. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane

City Power and law enforcement officials disconnect illegal electricity connections in Johannesburg's Alexandra township

The Gauteng Education Department says all contracts for the province's Gauteng Youth Brigade (GYB) candidates were part of a short-term programme and did not constitute permanent job offers. This as affected individuals - mainly young people -  have been protesting outside the education department offices saying they are going anywhere, as they were promised jobs under this program which would lead to them being placed permanently within government.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gauteng Youth Brigade spokesperson, Mamelo Sekgale and Gauteng Education Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona 

The Gauteng Education Department says all contracts for the province's Gauteng Youth Brigade (GYB) candidates were part of a short-term programme and did not constitute permanent job offers. This as affected individuals - mainly young people -  have been protesting outside the education department offices saying they are going anywhere, as they were promised jobs under this program which would lead to them being placed permanently within government.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gauteng Youth Brigade spokesperson, Mamelo Sekgale and Gauteng Education Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona

Household Affordability Index reveals samp, eggs and green pepper were among food items with 5% or more, price increase in July 2024

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