Author: Dimakatso Genkoe
Just a day following the reduction of load shedding from stage 6 to stage 3, Eskom has ramped up the rolling blackouts to stage 4 on Monday afternoon. The power utility said it must increase rotational power cuts to manage the higher-than-anticipated demand and its emergency reserves. “Due to the increasing demand combined with insufficient generating capacity and the need to manage the emergency reserves, stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 14:00 until 05:00 on Saturday, “said Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena. Eskom said it will announce any changes to the load-shedding schedule should they be required. According to the…
The family of Bonolo Modiseemang, who was allegedly murdered by her aunt Segomotsi Agnes Setshwantsho to benefit from insurance payouts, want her to rot in jail. Setshwantsho’s bail application was postponed to 6 December by the Molopo Magistrates Court in Mahikeng North West. The 49-year-old Setshwantsho is facing a charge of murder, two of fraud and one of defeating the ends of justice. Speaking to Newsnote, Modiseemang’s mother Brenda Matolo called on the Justice system to deny Setshwantsho bail and to be handed a life sentence. According to the deceased’s mother, Bonolo fell sick after allegedly eating a sandwich brought by Setshwantsho…
South Africans will spend the whole weekend in darkness as Eskom has implemented stage 6 of the rolling blackouts since midday on Friday and is expected to be in place until Monday morning. In a short statement, the power utility said the ramping up of load shedding was due to a loss of five generating units and emergency reserves in the past 24 hours. “Eskom teams are working tirelessly to ensure that these additional generating units are returned to service as soon as possible,” said Unplanned outages are currently at 15 901 megawatts of generating capacity, while the capacity out of…
The Johannesburg Emergency Services, EMS, continues to appeal to traditional healers and prophets to prioritize safety when overseeing their congregants at river streams when performing cleansing or baptism ceremonies. The call comes after the recovery of man’s dead body at Kliprivier in Olifantsvlei, South of Johannesburg, on the 6th day of the search and rescue mission by the Aquatic Rescue Unit together with Police Divers. The units were searching for two young people who were allegedly swept away by the river last Saturday night. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo confirmed the recovery of the body. “After barring, scorching heat and contaminated…
“Gone are the days of asinavalo.” These are the words of ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula who stressed the importance of humility and service to the people, highlighting that arrogance goes against the values of the party’s renewal project. His comments come after ANC mayor of the Kopanong Local Municipality in Free State Xolile Tseletsele was seen on a viral video threatening a resident who complained about lack of service delivery under the mayor’s watch. It is reported that the resident, Kalebe Kalebe, used social media platforms to express his concerns about the potholes in Jagersfontein. Mbalula used yesterday’s press…
An investigation is underway following attempts of cheating by five grade 12 learners across different districts in the North West province. According to the provincial Department of Education, the candidates who were scheduled to write History paper 1 and Business studies were found with crib notes during a search before the examinations in different incidents. The department spokesperson Mphata Molokoane confirmed to Newsnote that the three candidates were caught in Bojanala District with Business Studies and History paper 1 notes, one in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati and one in Ngaka Modiri Molema. He however said the incident is “not tantamount…
Five suspects aged between 39 and 51 were remanded in police custody by the Bafokeng Magistrates Court on Monday in the North West, and their matter was postponed to 20 November 2023. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Simelani Jali 51, Mzukisi Jali 24, Lindile Mkhatswa 45, Amos Ndodana 48 and Thobile Kati aged 39 were arrested after attacking two Phokeng police officers in Freedom Park on Thursday. NPA spokesperson Henry Mamothame says the suspects are facing two counts of attempted murder, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, robbery with aggravating circumstances, kidnaping, and defeating the administration…
The Gauteng Department of Education will on Saturday evaluate the progress of the Safe School Campaign that was implemented under the Operation Khutla Molao, to fight violence, restore law and order in schools around the province. This will happen at a School Safety Indaba in Boksburg, hosted by MEC Matome Chiloane. The Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said the Indaba will also develop further interventions for emerging threats and provide a status update on identified high-risk schools in the province on what the department has done so far and how the identified schools will be managed. Mabona added that the engagement…
A case against Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s former protectors has been postponed to 6 May 2024 by the Randburg Magistrates Court. The state requested that the matter be postponed to next year for trial. The eight officers attached to the SAPS VIP Unit made a brief court appearance on Thursday morning on charges of pointing a firearm, assault and damage to property after they were seen in a video assaulting civilians on the side of the N1 highway in Johannesburg in July. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it is convinced that it has a strong case against the accused. …
Political parties in the North West have expressed mixed reactions to the news that Premier Bushy Maape will next Monday resume his official duties following his five-month sick leave period. According to the office of the Premier he took ill in June following a minor orthopaedic surgery and was advised by his medical team to take a rest while receiving medical attention. The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, has been acting in the position since Maape’s leave of absence. “Premier Maape has since been medically advised that he has sufficiently recovered to resume his duties as Premier with…