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Ramaphosa defends Eskom restructuring amid labour backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stood firm on plans to restructure power utility Eskom, despite mounting opposition from organised labour. Speaking at a summit on Thursday, Ramaphosa said the move, including the creation of an independent state-owned transmission entity (TSO), is aimed at attracting investment and transforming South Africa’s energy sector. The proposal, first outlined during the State of the Nation Address, has drawn sharp criticism from labour unions, including COSATU […]

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Unions fear tariff hikes, job cuts amid Eskom restructure

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting pressure from various labour organisations following his announcement of the establishment of an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) as part of Eskom’s restructuring. During the State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa confirmed plans to create a fully independent state-owned transmission entity that will own and control the country’s electricity grid and oversee the operation of the power market. The broader unbundling strategy will see […]

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Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to crime-hit areas

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the accelerated deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), saying the soldiers will work alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a coordinated effort to combat crime. The president addressed the issue during Parliament's Question-and-Answer session on Thursday, after confusion among some residents about the role of troops deployed in parts of Gauteng. The first group of about 550 SANDF members was […]

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Residents welcome SANDF deployment as Operation Prosper targets Gauteng crime hotspots

Residents in Eldorado Park and Westbury have welcomed the deployment of soldiers into their communities, saying the increased security presence offers renewed hope in areas long plagued by violent crime and gang activity. Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) were deployed to several parts of Gauteng on Wednesday as part of Operation Prosper - a crime-fighting intervention ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa to support police operations. Hundreds […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 41

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Ramaphosa says he asked Khampepe to step down as TRC inquiry chair amid bias concerns

President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that he asked retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe to step down as chair of the inquiry into delayed apartheid-era prosecutions, in an effort to protect the credibility of the process. In papers filed before the Constitutional Court of South Africa, Ramaphosa said the request was made through the Justice Minister to avoid criticism that the commission could not operate impartially or without perceived associations […]

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EFF calls for 2026 World Cup boycott, cites discriminatory visa rules

The Economic Freedom Fighters has called for a global boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the controversial visa restrictions affecting more than 70 countries undermine the spirit of the global game. The call was made by EFF leader, Julius Malema, following the party’s second plenum of its Third National People’s Assembly, where the party also vowed to intensify pressure on South Africa’s judiciary and renewed calls for […]

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The NCCC & the question of transparency in government | Vote of confidence

Is the government holding its card close to its chest with communication? Opinion piece by: Ayanda Sishi   On the #voteofconfidence on The Best Drive with DJ Sabby, the team spoke about advocates Nazeer Cassim SC, Vuyani Ngalwana SC and Erin Richards taking the government to the courts because of the lack of transparency in the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC). The council consists of the President of South Africa […]

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