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Flying well: Eskom is spending less on diesel fuel this year than in the past two years and expects diesel usage to remain low for the rest of the winter. Photo: Waldo Swegers/Getty Images PPower utility Eskom says it will spend less on diesel this year than the past two years and expects diesel use to remain low for the rest of the winter. The company said in a statement that its diesel fuel costs from April 1 to August 22, 2024, were R3.59 billion, about 75% lower than the same period last year. In rand terms, this works out…
Wright is the newest addition to ETV's The Morning Show, hosted by Kgosi Rankumis and former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo. Actors who have appeared in long-running TV dramas and telenovelas tend to have a hard time getting roles that are different from the ones they have played for years, as they are so established in the roles they play. Child presenters find themselves in that awkward position, but it's even worse because they're not acting, they're hosting a TV show. Child presenter Lee Roy Wright has returned to TV nine years after taking an unplanned break to return as…
Chidinma Adesina is enjoying life in his father's country, Nigeria. Chidinma Adesina surprised some people after she arrived in Nigeria a few days ago. The South African-born model will finally represent Taraba at the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant after withdrawing from Miss South Africa 2024. Upon arriving at the Nigerian airport, Chidinma was given a warm welcome. In a video shared on social media, the 23-year-old said she was excited to be in her father's country for the first time in 20 years and revealed that her goal is to win Miss Universe Nigeria. “I'm very happy to be on…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images PResident Cyril Ramaphosa defended Imbizo's fees as “money well spent” amid a furor over the R44 million spent to hold four such meetings over an eight-month period, which prompted civil society movement #NotInMyName to lodge a complaint with the Public Protection Officer. “It may seem a lot of money but it is money well spent. We are engaging with our people but there are complaints from some quarters that they feel left out,” Ramaphosa said at the first rally of his second term in office in Ekurhuleni on Friday. He was accompanied by…
Nomonde “Sky” Mlotshwa is known for her videos on social media and she will be co-hosting Radio 2000 with DJ Cleo on Friday night. Since joining Radio 2000 earlier this year, musician DJ Cleo has been adding a new dimension to the Friday night radio experience through live performances from a range of artists on the show. Escareni Party. For listeners, DJ Cleo, whose real name is Cleopas Monyepao, announced on social media that he would be welcoming four young co-hosts to his show for the month of August. Poet Nomonde “Sky” Mlotshwa is known to many as a poet…
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns the passing of William Smith President Cyril Ramaphosa will pay tribute to William Smith, a legendary innovator in mathematics and science education. Mr Smith, who was born in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, died in Perth, Australia, after suffering from advanced cancer. Many recalled childhood memories of watching math and science lessons on TV after school. In a statement, President Ramaphosa offered his condolences to the family and friends of the popular educator, who passed away aged 85. “The outpouring of affection shown to him by the people when he was awarded the National Medal continues…
BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) A newborn baby at the Kangaroo Mother Care Centre at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein, South Africa. On March 11, 2014, the Kangaroo Mother Care Centre helps women across the Free State province who give birth prematurely to care for their babies until they are old enough to give birth. Kangaroo care is a method of care given to premature babies in which the infant is held skin-to-skin by an adult. The concept was first developed to care for premature babies in areas where incubators are not available or reliable. (Photo: Conrad Bornman/Gallo…
The Soil are currently on tour playing the new album. The incomparable American poet and memoirist Maya Angelou learned during her 86 years of life that people forget what you did to them, but they never forget how you made them feel. It's been seven years since the music group The Soil last released an album, and the reaction to their fourth studio album has been… Rethink Angelou’s wise words continue to resonate. “I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't surprised by the response,” said Ntsika Nsanga, one of The Soil's founding members. The Citizen. Homecoming The trio…
Gogo Skoteni is being abused by her boyfriend Gogo Skhoteni has spoken out about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her estranged husband. The DJ, whose real name is Tumi Motsoneng, announced he had split with his girlfriend a few years ago, but has now returned to announce they've gotten back together. Shortly after reuniting, the two went their separate ways again and she became the victim of physical abuse. The traditionalist, who recently committed her life to God, shared photos of the bruises she sustained after being abused by her husband. She also shared screenshots of their…
“This was my home. I worked with some amazing colleagues,” said Botha, who joined 702 in 2015. Veteran announcer Nong Botha said his “personal reasons” for leaving 702 were to recharge his batteries. “I really want to reset, recharge and reflect,” Botha said. The Citizen. On Thursday, the soft-spoken anchor released a statement announcing his departure from radio station 702 after nearly a decade, saying personal reasons led to the decision. “This was my home. I worked with some great colleagues. It was nice to be a senior member and have younger announcers come in. Maybe a news anchor would…