Eskom will not pay back R25bn Huarong loan – Mabuza
The interim group chief executive officer at the time the loan was taken, Shaun Maritz, was implicated in a kickback scandal.
Eskom chairperson Jabu Mabuza told the Zondo Inquiry today that Eskom would not be paying back the multimillion-rand loan it received from a Chinese asset management company, Huarong Energy Africa.
A probe will establish who had been responsible for appointing GTS and whether procurement requirements had been complied with.
About 12,500 Amcu members at Sibanye’s platinum operations are set to join their 15,000 comrades at the firm’s gold concerns in striking.
The board chair says the board had 61 meetings in the last year, each lasting eight hours.
It’s David v Goliath in the loose trio battle at Newlands, while the Bulls just need to follow a simple recipe in Argentina.
South Africa’s continued batting troubles erodes almost every chance they’ve had of saving face against Sri Lanka.
Taxi maths is among one of the most talked about problems commuters have encountered.
The Citizen speaks to a developer to gain more clarity on how intruders can hack your account.
The mission has already been postponed numerous times.
The opposition believes that the minister has his work cut out for him if he is going to persuade the committee.
The majority of those on Twitter feel the cinema won, and ‘bodied’ their home entertainment rivals.
The party believes they will fill up Rand Stadium when they outline their party plans.
He says procurement at the state utility was one of the ways that corruption was carried out.
The ruling party alleges the premier candidate and three others were involved in destabilising the municipality as part of a plot against the ANC.
The former president turned 95 on Thursday.
Crime Mpumalanga top cop ‘elated’ following spate of quick arrests
Ten suspects were arrested in separate incidents that included robbery, drug dealing and rape.
Africa Two die in political unrest ahead of Nigeria vote
Two people were killed in clashes between rival party supporters in northwest Nigeria on the eve of rescheduled general elections.
Society Why ‘money’ gospel followers aren’t simply credulous dupes
Prosperity gospel in South Africa is in the news for all the wrong reasons. But for its followers, it’s not a con, just a different approach to God.
Man launches petition to sell the Northern Cape to raise funds for Eskom debt
And it seems he’s not the only one who has had this idea.
Environment Indiscriminate land invasion in eThekwini destroying environment – IFP
‘This area was noted for its green environment and lush surroundings and it is extremely sad to see all of this being destroyed,’ says a spokesperson.
General Solidarity launches ‘watchdog’ network for social workers
This comes after the removal of children from a home without an investigation.
Protests Looming AMCU secondary strike concerns Minerals Council SA
The CEO says the strikes will only further undermine the sustainability of an industry on which many lives depend.
World Four hurt as US gas giant’s convoy attacked in Mozambique
Hardline Islamists have launched several deadly attacks in the Muslim-majority, oil and gas-rich Cabo Delgado province in the past year.
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Lifestyle
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‘Polar’ is an action-packed and blood-soaked fest
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Phakaaathi
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Klopp expects Solskjaer to be named permanent Man United boss
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said he believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be the next permanent manager of Manchester United. The clubs meet on Sunday in a showdown of Premier League giants.
Sport
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Four SA Super Rugby things to look out for this weekend
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Business
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SA’s finest food industry to create trading opportunities in Japan
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says the two countries have both made efforts to promote trade through exhibitions.
World
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Sixty Congolese refugees arrested for ‘creating hostile international opinion against Rwanda’
‘Rwandan authorities should urgently review their policing guidelines on the use of force and firearms in public,’ says the organisation.
Opinion
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Are our children still safe at school?
What happened to the days of self-respect, positivity, motivation and confidence? Are schools still a safe environment for our children?
