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DR Congo’s Foreign Minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation and attempting regime change. Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner made the statement on BBC’s Newsday programme.
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal involving the Utah Jazz, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Eskom suspends load shedding early due to restored reserves after stage 3 implementation. ‘Perfect storm’ of events led to short notice return of load shedding, including breakdown of key power station units and reliance on gas turbines. Maintenance delays and reserve depletion required restocking for the week ahead. Updates to be provided if significant changes occur.
Lightstone reveals Western Cape as home to most expensive suburbs in the country, with top 27 averaging over R10 million. Llandudno, Bishopscourt, and Clifton top the list with prices exceeding R20 million. Sea Point, Bryanston, and Sandown lead in sales, with Sea Point recording 730 sales at an average of R4,023,945. Western Cape and Gauteng share high-end sales list evenly.
Residents in Johannesburg are facing water shortages due to a maintenance project by Joburg Water. The Hector Norris pump station will only resume water supply on Monday after the installation of new isolation valves. Affected areas will have low water pressure, with access to water tankers provided. Several water towers and reservoirs will be affected during the maintenance.
The IMF warns of economic challenges in South Africa due to fiscal deficits and public debts. Forecast predicts GDP growth to rise from 0.8% in 2024 to 1.5% in 2025, reaching 1.8% by 2030. Improved electricity generation, monetary policy easing, and restored investor confidence post-elections contribute to growth. Ongoing reforms in electricity and logistics are expected to support long-term growth.
Eskom warns of potential load shedding after 10 months of stable electricity supply. Emergency reserves depleted due to recent breakdowns, may lead to Stage 4 load shedding over the weekend. Nersa rejects Eskom’s tariff increase application for 2025/2026 financial year. CEO Dan Marokane says setback is temporary, monitoring reserves closely. Further updates to follow.
EFF warns President Ramaphosa against being led into war by “fanatics” amid diplomatic dispute with Rwanda over SANDF presence in DRC. Julius Malema urges restraint, cautions against senseless wars to unite people against a common enemy.
Eskom warns of high risk of load shedding in South Africa after 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply. CEO Dan Marokane says recent breakdowns have depleted emergency reserves, potentially leading to load shedding up to Stage 4 over the weekend. Structural improvements in generation fleet have reduced load shedding, but temporary setbacks are possible.
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Africa’s sole airport with nonstop flights to all six inhabited continents. With strategic investments and improved infrastructure, air travel in Africa is more accessible. In 2024, JNB served 12,272,780 passengers, making it sub-Saharan Africa’s busiest airport and a key hub connecting travelers globally.
