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Minister for Public Works and Infrastructure Dean MacPherson and eThekwini Mayor Sirikar Zama unveiled the plans to tackle unsafe buildings at a press conference. Photo: Supplied MaMinister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean MacPherson and eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba are forming a joint technical task team to tackle Durban's “bad buildings”. Mayor MacPherson told reporters on Monday that he “want to help” revitalize Shaba. “The key to the success of this Government of National Unity is [GNU] “My department will work with all national, provincial and local government agencies to unlock the potential of using national assets for the public…

Solly Moholo was in Botswana for the pre-launch of his upcoming album, Wubani O zo Pepeza. Gospel singer Solly Moholo has been admitted to hospital in Botswana, according to a statement released by his management team. Moholo was in Botswana ahead of the release of his upcoming album. Ubani o zo pepeza. However, after returning to his home in Botswana, Moholo fell ill and was rushed to a nearby hospital. A statement from the team said they remain in Botswana and are monitoring his recovery. “Nteito Solly Moholo is showing signs of improvement today compared to yesterday. The family asks…

DJ Sbu denies rumors about BI Pakati South African DJ and businessman, DJ Sbu, has warned the public not to spread rumours about BI Phakathi. The presenter, whose real name is Sibusiso Leope, defended the philanthropist who has been accused of being a fraudster after his identity was not made public for many years. “Leave BI Pakati alone. Leave him alone. When someone does good you complain and when someone does bad you complain. What do we the people want? Your only problem is you want to see his face and you go after him relentlessly for the money you…

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Just Energy Transition Municipalities Conference at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. (@PresidencyZA/X) TPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the national effort to tackle climate change must not come at the expense of increased burdens on electricity customers. “South African households, like many around the world, are struggling and reeling from the rising cost of living, including energy costs,” President Ramaphosa said in his opening keynote address at the first Just Energy Transition Conference for Municipalities in Midrand. “If you open a newspaper abroad, you…

Relief: Eskom chief executive Dan Malokane said a stage two blackout would be the worst-case scenario this summer. (Papi Morake/Gallo Images) pictureScom doesn't expect any power outages this summer, but will implement a second stage of blackouts in the worst case scenario, said Dan Marocane, the company's chief executive. Eskom has not been able to offload any cargo for 152 days. “In this situation, if we can keep unplanned losses below 13 GW, [gigawatts]”In the worst case scenario, we would experience a second phase of up to 15.5 GW of unplanned losses,” Malokane said at a summer outlook press conference.…

In July, the Piano People took place in New York's Central Park, featuring performances by Kabza de Small and Maphorisa. Like sport, music has the power to bring people together, and on Friday a celebration of Amapiano took place in London, where Africans danced together at the Piano People Festival. “From three-step gqom to Afro-tech and Afro-house, covering all facets of South African dance music, the festival is a testament to the depth and diversity of African music,” Piano People organisers said ahead of the festival. Founded in 2021, Piano People is a dance movement celebrating the amapiano genre in…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassigned responsibility for state-owned enterprises from the now defunct Department of Public Enterprises to the respective direct line ministries. PResident President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassigned responsibility for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from the now defunct Department of Public Enterprises to the respective direct reporting ministries. This will see responsibility for power company Eskom transferred to the Department of Energy and Power, while responsibility for rail, ports and pipeline company Transnet will be transferred to the Department of Transport. President Ramaphosa said he issued the proclamation under section 97 of the Constitution, which allows for the redistribution of…

South African celebrities who went from poverty to wealth, including Makhazi, Cassper Nyovest and Zodwa Wabantu South Africa is home to many famous people who have transformed their lives from poverty to greatness. These people have not only achieved fame and fortune, but also served as inspiration, showing how determination and talent can change one's destiny. Here are some notable people who embody the rags to riches journey. 1. Makaj Born Ndiphuzani Larivona, Makhadzi grew up in a financially struggling family in a small village in Limpopo province, South Africa. Despite facing poverty, she discovered a love for music and…

Gogo Skhoteni was addressing rumours that she had an affair with Musa Mseleku's son, Mpumelelo Mseleku. Reality TV star and DJ Gogo Skoteni (real name Tumi Motsoeneng) has denied having a sexual relationship with Mpumelelo Mseleku. The allegations were recently made public when singer Queen Lolly (real name Nonphand Shezi) Original Carelessness Podcast. Queen Lolly, Mpumelelo's ex-girlfriend and former friend of Gogo Skoteni, claimed the DJ had an affair with Mpumelelo while she was married to her ex-husband Monde Shange. According to Shezi, Gogo Maweni, who used to perform with Gogo Skhoteni, Izangoma Zodumoinformed her about the alleged affair. “Gogo…

Macklemore was scheduled to perform at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on October 4. US rapper Macklemore has cancelled a planned show in Dubai due to the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) support for the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “The current situation in Sudan is urgent and terrifying yet has received little global attention. I am following the lead of Sudanese organizers and activists who want their voices to be heard,” the Grammy Award-winning rapper wrote over the weekend. Macklemore was scheduled to perform at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on October 4. The show is listed on his tour dates on his…