Residents from Bekkersdal, Westonaria, and Randfontein have called on mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater to reconsider its planned retrenchments, warning that the decision will worsen unemployment and fuel illegal mining activities across the West Rand. On Monday, dozens of protesters gathered outside Sibanye-Stillwater’s head offices in Westonaria, demanding that the company suspend the job cuts and engage directly with affected communities. The demonstrators also handed over a memorandum outlining their concerns and expectations. Community representative Paseka Ndevu criticised the retrenchments as a “cost-cutting exercise” disguised as restructuring, accusing the company of putting profits ahead of people. “This is not…

The first accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, is expected to return to the witness stand on Monday as proceedings resume in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Sibiya, who became the first witness to testify for the defence last week, has denied any involvement in the killing of the late Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper. Meyiwa was shot and killed in October 2014 at the Vosloorus home of singer Kelly Khumalo’s mother, a case that…

Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa will, for the first time, generate more electricity from clean energy sources than from fossil fuels such as coal. The milestone forms part of the newly approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which replaces the 2019 version and outlines the country’s long-term energy roadmap. Ramokgopa said the plan introduces a diversified energy mix — including solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear — to reduce reliance on coal while ensuring energy security. He clarified, however,…