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80-year-old murderer denied bail in R7. 1m Eskom electricity theft and illegal distribution scheme
A South African court has denied bail to Johannes Moolman, an 80-year-old farmer with multiple murder convictions who allegedly stole R7. 1 million in electricity and equipment. After being disconnected by Eskom in 2018, Moolman allegedly set up an illegal electricity network serving over 500 shack dwellers, charging them while paying nothing to the utility providers.
Joburg approves R7. 73bn budget amid fierce protests over R230 electricity surcharge
The City of Johannesburg has approved a massive R7. 73 billion adjustments budget, sparking heated debate in council chambers. Despite fierce opposition and public outcry over the controversial R230 prepaid electricity surcharge, the ANC-led coalition secured a 138-105 victory. The approved budget includes ambitious infrastructure plans and significant borrowing provisions, marking a crucial turning point for the city's financial future.
Green Shoots: How powerless are we really?
Trump and his ilk have taken the camouflage off a system that deep down is not really about poor people, or even ordinary people. It’s about getting their grubby little hands on power.
South Africa faces Stage 6 load shedding: Minister Ramokgopa issues apology
Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addresses the nation, apologising for the ongoing Stage 6 load shedding and outlining plans to resolve the crisis.
Johannesburg faces darkness as City Power announces Stage 3 load shedding
Gauteng residents faces a return to darkness as City Power announces stage 3 load shedding will begin at 5 p. m. Friday, following Eskom's weekend power cuts.
Sanctions delay Turkey's nuclear power dreams as Siemens halts equipment supply
Western sanctions are threatening to derail Turkey's ambitious nuclear power goals, as crucial equipment supplies from German industrial giant Siemens grind to a halt. The setback at the Akkuyu nuclear plant, a cornerstone of Russian Turkish cooperation, highlights the far-reaching impact of international restrictions on major infrastructure projects.
Business as usual at Cape airport following power outage
Cape Town International Airport resumes operations after a power outage caused delays, with additional backup measures now in place.
'Generators kicked in within 15 seconds': OR Tambo Airport operational despite municipal power cut, says ACSA
The Airports Company of South African (ACSA) said operations continued as normal, despite a municipal power outage that affected OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday evening.