Daily news update: Cabinet reshuffle, electricity minister and load shedding
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ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile at Nasrec in Johannesburg on 19 December 2022. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
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Daily news update: 7 March
Here are changes to Ramaphosa’s Cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to his Cabinet, replacing Lindiwe Sisulu with Patricia de Lille in the ministry of tourism.
Other ministers who did not return include Nathi Mthethwa, who has been replaced with Zizi Kodwa and Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
READ MORE: Sisulu replaced by De Lille as tourism minister – Here are changes to Ramaphosa’s Cabinet
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa appointed as electricity minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed head of infrastructure in the presidency Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as electricity minister.
Ramaphosa announced during his State of the Nation Adress (Sona) last month that he would appoint a minister of electricity to specifically deal with the energy crisis that has gripped South Africa.
READ MORE: Kgosientsho Ramokgopa appointed as electricity minister
Load shedding increased to stage 5 after more breakdowns
In a bad start to the week, Eskom announced that load shedding will be increased to stage 5 from 4pm on Monday afternoon.
The parastatal said stage 5 load shedding will be in place until 5am on Tuesday morning.
READ MORE: Load shedding increased to stage 5 after more breakdowns
This is why Nonku Williams is getting sued for R2m
Despite building its reputation as TV show production company, Mmadipotwana Media is suing Real Housewives of Durban star Nonku Williams for allegedly not paying them for PR and reputation management services.
Sunday World laid out Mmadipotwana Media’s side of the issue in a lengthy article detailing how the company arrived at the amount of R2.2-million for reputational damage, loss of income, and breach of contract.
READ MORE: This is why Nonku Williams is getting sued for R2m
Ten Hag slams ‘unprofessional’ Man Utd after Liverpool humiliation
Erik ten Hag accused his Manchester United players of an “unprofessional” and “unacceptable” performance as they crashed to a humiliating 7-0 defeat at bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
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United’s stunning loss ranked as their worst ever defeat against Liverpool and the joint heaviest in their entire history.
READ MORE: Ten Hag slams ‘unprofessional’ Man Utd after Liverpool humiliation
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