Eskom says that lower than anticipated demand on Friday (1 July) has given it room to reduce its planned stage 6 load shedding in the evening to stage 4.
At the end of June, Employment and Labour minister Thulas Nxesi. published the Code of Practice: Managing Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the workplace.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation and Arrive Alive have warned motorists travelling on the N3 national highway to expect increased volumes due to holiday traffic and ongoing construction, with police presence to be ramped up in response.
The Department of Arts and Culture plans to formally introduce cultural subjects to the school curriculum as a way of encouraging interest and development in the sector.
Eskom chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer says load shedding is set to continue throughout the weekend as the power utility works to restore its units and reserves following prolonged strike action.
As South Africa continues with another day of stage 6 load shedding, economists have warned that the continued power cuts will contribute to prolonged low-economic growth in the country.
As load shedding continues to affect businesses, forward-thinking tech companies are adapting and providing support to employees working from home.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the launch of the 2022 income tax season for individuals, with the revenue authority noting that it has made 'significant changes' to filing this year.
Talks between Eskom and Unions are set to continue as stage 6 load shedding is extended; Education activist protest proposed legislation changes; A R9 billion investment is planned for the Eastern Cape ;and a South African has been charged by…
Alexforbes chief economist Isaah Mhlanga says Eskom's prolonged stage 6 load shedding has already caused significant damage to the country's economy, with over R4 billion wiped from the GDP for each day it continues.
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