Category BreakingNews

TimesLIVE

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project’s water transfer tunnels will remain closed for an additional three weeks due to maintenance delays. The department cited technical challenges and changing weather patterns for the extension. Seepage issues in the tunnel caused by sandblasting technique changes have contributed to the delays. Maintenance work in South Africa is progressing as scheduled.

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Daily Maverick

Eskom faces debt crisis, with National Treasury refusing further bailouts. Finance Minister Godongwana announces debt restructuring, clawing back R20 billion from Eskom’s R70 billion debt. Eskom to receive R50 billion in two advances, focusing on debt servicing over operational improvements. Treasury acknowledges Eskom’s financial improvements but highlights ongoing fiscal risks.

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CapeTown ETC

Motorists in Lansdowne and Hanover Park should expect traffic delays this weekend as Cape Town prepares for construction of its first Sky Circle. The intersection at Govan Mbeki Road and Jan Smuts Drive will be converted into a temporary traffic circle, causing lane closures from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening. A crane will be installed in the circle, and a temporary steel bridge will be placed over Jan Smuts Drive.

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The Citizen

The Vaal Dam is currently at 102.14% capacity, prompting controlled releases to maintain safe levels. Recent measurements show an inflow of 119.9m³/s and outflow of 41.7m³/s. Authorities raised the release rate to 60m³/s on 6 March as the dam neared full capacity. Experts are assessing the risk of overflow and potential dangers.

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CNN

Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha in Ukraine’s Kursk region, a key town held by Ukraine, threatening Kyiv’s bargaining power. The US envoy is in Moscow to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire, already accepted by Ukraine. Kremlin expects full liberation of Kursk region soon.

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BusinessTech

Exxaro appoints Ben Magara as new CEO, replacing Nombasa Tsengwa. Magara, a seasoned mining executive, to take over on 1 April 2025. Known for strategic leadership, Magara has 35 years of experience in mining. Previously stabilized and restructured Lonmin, founded Africa Mining & Metals Group. Will remain independent non-executive director at Weir Plc.

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TimesLIVE

Public works deputy minister Zikalala calls for expropriation without compensation of hijacked and abandoned buildings in Johannesburg to address housing crisis. President Ramaphosa urges provincial government to use Expropriation Act to reclaim properties. Effort aims to revitalise local municipalities and provide low-cost housing. Many buildings left vacant as industries moved to affluent suburbs.

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BusinessTech

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber could not disclose details on Elon Musk, Reon Barnard, Peter Thiel, and David Sacks’ South African citizenship. Musk, a South African-born businessman leading the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration, criticized race-based laws hindering his Starlink service in South Africa.

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TechCentral

MultiChoice Group has lifted the restriction on DStv Stream, allowing two concurrent streams on different devices. The change aims to accommodate changing viewing habits and combat password sharing. The enhancement affects Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact subscribers, as well as standalone DStv Stream customers.

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BusinessTech

South Africa’s strained ties with the US could lead to economic losses and strain trade relations. Tensions rose after Trump’s presidency due to race-based laws and the Expropriation Act. South Africa’s alliances with Iran, Russia, China, and Hamas concern the US. The suspension of aid, including PEPFAR funding, is just the beginning. Experts warn of more severe consequences if issues are not resolved.

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