Thabong Coal is a subsidiary of Seriti Resources Holdings, which has long-term supply contracts with Eskom. JOHANNESBURG – The Competition Tribunal has dismissed the South African Energy Forum (SAEF)’s application to intervene in a proposed coal mining merger between Thabong Coal and South32 SA Coal Holdings. The Competition Commission had recommended that the tribunal give […]
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COVID-19 update: 1,050 new cases recorded, 164 more deaths in SA According to the Department of Health, 1,050 new infections were picked up over the past day pushing the number of known cases since the start of the outbreak in the country to 706,304. FILE: A field worker forms part of a screening and testing […]
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EWN brings you the winning PowerBall results. Check to see if you are a winner. JOHANNESBURG – The winning PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results from the Lotto draw on Tuesday, 20 October 2020. PowerBall: 15, 20, 29, 32, 45 B: 4 PowerBall Plus: 16, 18, 30, 31, 37 B: 17 For more details visit the […]
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Eskom deliberately cuts power in large parts of Joburg It says the outages are part of its “load reduction timetable” which aims to prevent network overloading in Gauteng communities. Picture: Pexels JOHANNESBURG – Eskom on Wednesday deliberately cut electricity in large parts of Benoni, Brakpan, Nigel and Vosloorus. The power utility said the outages were […]
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Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says the UIF has so far paid out more than R49 billion in 11 million payments, reaching about five million laid-off workers. Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi delivers his department’s budget vote before MPs in Parliament on 10 July 2019. Picture: @deptoflabour/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Employment and Labour Minister Thulas […]
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Sekwetje Mahlamba and Sekola Matlaletsa were applying for bail in the Senekal Magistrates Court. FILE: Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetje Mahlamba, the two suspects accused of murdering Brendin Horner, appear at the Senekal Magistrates Court on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN SENEKAL – The defence in the Brendin Horner murder case on Tuesday questioned the […]
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After working from home and collaborating at a distance, the importance of the workplace and all that it offers has become clear: An office is more than just a place to work and while some people have adapted to WFH, many people miss the office, perhaps even surprising themselves. “The workplace drives innovation and growth […]
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JSE fines Steinhoff International R13m for breaching listing requirements The JSE said that the company’s financial reports for 2015, 2016 and some prior financial periods did not comply with international financial reporting standards. Steinhoff’s offices in Stellenbosch. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has fined Steinhoff International more than R13 million for […]
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Suspect (20) arrested for stabbing Bishop Lavis teen (19) to death The 19-year-old victim died following the incident in 4th Street on Monday. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter CAPE TOWN – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Bishop Lavis man. The 19-year-old victim died following the incident in 4th Street on […]
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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently investigating fraud and corruption linked to COVID-19 procurement of more than R10.5 billion. FILE: Former Gauteng Health Department’s Prof Mkhululi Lukhele at a media briefing on 23 May 2020. Picture: @GautengHealth/Twitter CAPE TOWN – The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently investigating fraud and corruption linked to COVID-19 […]
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