In an exclusive interview with Annika Larsen of Eskom, CEO André de Ruyter opened up about his experience fighting corruption at the company and the attempts on his life. De Ruyter took on the job of Eskom CEO in 2017. At the time, he was unaware of how systemic the corruption was. He soon discovered […]
KIMBERLEY – The recent release of water from the Bloemhof dam has caused the Vaal River to rise considerably. This is having an impact on the Riverton Water purification plant, which is currently pumping away the water that is entering the high lift pump room. Although efforts are being made to stop the water flow, […]
Adriaan Botha verjaar op Saterdag 25 Februarie en sy wens is om so gou as moontlik ‘n werk te vind waar hy sy ondervinding en kwalifikasies kan gebruik om waarde by ‘n onderneming te voeg. Adriaan het ‘n reeks kwalifikasies wat hy gebruik om personeel te toets en te ontwikkel. Met sy 25+ jaar ondervinding […]
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has warned that significant increases in petrol prices are likely in March. Unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests that 93 ULP and 95 ULP petrol will climb by between R1.22/litre and R1.27/l, diesel is expected to increase by around 28cents a litre and illuminating […]
It’s been a rough fortnight for Eskom. The power outages have been worse than ever, and the company has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. But today, things are looking up. This morning, the board of directors held an emergency meeting to discuss potential solutions for the ailing power utility. After much […]
PORT SHEPSTONE – In a recent episode of Water Woes UGU, Professor Anthony Turton clarified the law and its implications for UGU District Municipality and its activity on the Umzimkulu River. According to Section 21 of the National Water Act, any unlicensed alteration of the bed, bank, or flow of a river in South Africa […]
SOUTH AFRICA – In a recent interview, André de Ruyter, former CEO of Eskom, revealed that organized crime cartels are actively operating in Mpumalanga. According to de Ruyter, these groups are well-organized and have adopted the language of the mafia, with people referred to as ‘soldiers’ and a hit squad of 60-70 highly trained and […]
USA – The DEA’s ruling on Delta 8 THC has sent shockwaves through the cannabis industry, leaving many stoners potentially facing federal felony charges for simply carrying a weapon and Delta 8 THC. The recent ruling by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on February 13th that Delta 8 and Delta 9 Acetate Ester are now […]
On February 19th and 20th of 2023, flooding of the Vaal river in South Africa caused an unfortunate situation for 8 hippopotamuses at the Letsatsi La Africa Wild Animal and Predator Park. The flooding was so severe that it caused the animals to be swept away in the floodwaters. The park, located just outside of […]
