Exciting news about Eskom has been making waves! For the first time in five years, they’ve achieved their longest period without load shedding. This milestone is a significant achievement, particularly given the energy challenges South Africa has been grappling with. Curious about what this progress signifies and how it might
Hello, small business enthusiasts! Today, let’s look at the journey of spaza shops in Gauteng and the efforts toward registration. It’s been quite an adventure so far. The government has recently extended the registration deadline to February 28, 2025, providing shop owners with additional time to get everything in order
Eskom has been on all our minds lately. The 2024 financial year has been quite the rollercoaster for our national power utility. It’s been a time of big changes and even bigger challenges. But you know what? There’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Minister Ramokgopa put it pretty
The government has decided to give spaza shop and food outlet owners a bit more breathing room. They’ve extended the registration deadline to February 28, 2025. Isn’t that great? This comes after the initial 21-day registration period, which saw quite a buzz of activity. Let’s dive into what this means
Have you heard about the recent explosion at Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga? It’s been quite the talk of the town, and I thought we’d dig into what happened. From what we know so far, it looks like a high-pressure steam steel pipe above Unit 6 burst, causing quite a
For those fascinated by aviation, let’s discuss the latest news from South Africa’s skies. South African Airways (SAA), our nation’s pride in the air, recently went through a bit of a rough patch with a strike that shook up their flight schedules. Now, I know what you’re thinking – “Not
Let’s examine the current state of South Africa’s economy. The country hit a bit of a bump with a 0.3% GDP decline in the third quarter of 2024. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom! The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Standard & Poor’s (S&P) are still giving
Have you heard the exciting news about South Africa and Germany teaming up to make the world a better place? It’s true! These two nations recently sat down for their 2024 Intergovernmental Negotiations on Development Cooperation, and let me tell you, it was quite the meeting of minds. South Africa
The recent 11th Session of the SA-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape Town marked a significant step forward in the relationship between South Africa and Nigeria. As someone who’s been following African politics for years, I was excited to see President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come together for
It’s that time of year again – the festive season is upon us, and we’re all looking forward to some holiday cheer. But wait, what’s that? A petrol price increase? Oh boy, talk about bad timing! Just as we’re gearing up for festive shopping and family visits, our wallets are
