Cape Town to see R1.2-billion solar farm by 2026
In an effort to curb the effects of loadshedding on residents, the City of Cape Town will build a R1.2-billion solar power plant outside Somerset West.
Kubayi: Government hard at work addressing housing backlog
Mmamoloko Kubayi – the Human Settlements Minister – has stated that the government is hard at work addressing the country’s housing backlog.
e-Visas in South Africa are changing
During his address on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, in the coming financial year, Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the e-Visa systems will see expansion, including more visa types as well as more countries eligible for the service.
Late 18th century mosque stands tall in old Jakarta
Langgar Tinggi; which was built in the late 18th century during a time when Arabian merchants settled in Pekojan, Indonesia; is one of the oldest mosques in Jakarta.
A new official language on the horizon for South Africa
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has recently approved of making South African Sign Language (SASL) into the country’s 12th official language.
Five-year validity period of South African driver’s licences challenged by AfriForum
Non-governmental group AfriForum has confirmed it will be legally challenging the five-year validity of South African driving licences. This follows the breaking down of the country’s only license printing machine.
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Residents in eThekwini have until end of this week to comment on Integrated Development Plan
The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the draft budget has been released to the public and is available for viewing and feedback. These proposed plans will come into effect on 1 July 2023.
Thousands of dangerous taxis scrapped by Government
Following the success of scrapping over 81,000 old taxis since the initiative’s inception in October 2006, the Department of Transport says it plans to scrap a further 3,750 taxis this year.
eThekwini plans world-class amusement site to replace Durban Fun world
To replace Fun World; a Durban beachfront landmark; the eThekwini Metro has plans to create a world-class entertainment site.
DIRCO: All SA citizens evacuated from conflict-hit Sudan
Following the struggle to return South African citizens living and working in Sudan when the war began, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed that all SA citizens affected have now been evacuated.
South African Reserve Bank unveils new banknotes and coins in over 10 years
On Wednesday, 3 May 2023, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) unveiled the newly designed banknotes and coins that will be circulating around the country this week.
Elderly Pakistani shepherd performing Umrah goes viral
Following a video that went viral last week of an elderly Pakistani shepherd roaming the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Abdul Qadir Bakhsh moved social media users and government figures alike.
The smart meters that could help end load shedding
During the inaugural National Demand Side Management Indaba in Gauteng,
Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vote for leaders who can reduce corruption
In Klerksdorp, North West, at Manzilpark Stadium during the Freedom Day celebrations, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to vote for leaders who can reduce state corruption and looting.
Makkah: Over 2,5 million attend Khatm Al-Quran prayers
During the Khatm Al-Quran prayers; which marked the conclusion of the recitation of the entire Quran during Taraweeh prayers; over 2,5 million worshippers attended the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Muslim Community asks Eskom for respite this Eid-ul-Fitr
Over the course of the holy month of Ramadan this year, frustrated Muslims have had to endure continuous stage 6 load shedding, which consisted of up to 10 hours of power outages a day.
