SA Government

Defence Minister Thandi Modise says the army lacks resources and funding to respond to crisis events

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise told parliament that the department lacks resources and the army would be hard-pressed in a crises.

High price and demand of copper cables leads to vandalism of electricity network in SA, Hawks investigate

The high price and demand of copper cables has increased the vandalism to the country’s electricity supply according to investigations revealed by the Hawks.

Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse says she plans to end loadshedding and maintain power supply, R26bn needed

The Mayor of Johannesburg Mpho Phalatse spoke during the city's first Energy Indaba and said she wants to stabilise the power supply and offset loadshedding.

Mmusi Maimane calls Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini a "lightie" and "distraction" during faceoff on social media

The leader of One SA Mmusi Maimane and Operation Dudula Leader Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini had a heated online tiff after Maimane said he didn't agree with Dlamini.

Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe calls out Eskom for loadshedding, says there are other energy sources

The Minister of Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe said he does not understand why Eskom has resorted to loadshedding and says the power utility has reserves.

South Africa reacts to former health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize's bid for ANC presidency amid controversy

Social media users reacted to the possibility of controversial former Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize’s bid to run for African Nation Congress presidency.