Beware of fake City Power technicians, customers warned Wednesday 19 August 2026 – 10:00am

JOHANNESBURG – City Power customers have been urged to be vigilant about who they allow onto their properties, amid warnings that criminals and scammers are posing as utility technicians to gain entry and rob occupants. The warning comes as the power utility embarks on planned outages to replace and maintain its ageing infrastructure. City Power…

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Ramokgopa’s ‘free basic electricity’ plan

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the revised pricing policy will prevent compliant consumers from carrying the cost of unpaid electricity debt. Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the revised pricing policy will prevent compliant consumers from carrying the cost of unpaid electricity debt. Image: Supplied QUALIFYING mense could soon get free basic…

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Alexandra school raid nets knives and bullets Wednesday 19 August 2026 – 14:36pm

JOHANNESBURG – An assortment of weapons, including knives and bullets, has been discovered during a school raid in Alexandra, Johannesburg. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile was part of the SAPS-led operation. READ: Suspects still at large after armed robbery at Alexandra primary school This is part of his efforts to strengthen school safety and combat…

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE INTENSIFIES OVERSIGHT AT CHARLOTTE MAXEKE JOHANNESBURG ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee has called for continued improvement in service delivery, governance and operational capacity at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The Committee recently conducted an oversight visit, assessing both the progress of the fire remedial works and the experience of patients and staff. Charlotte Maxeke remains one of…

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Big changes coming to electricity prices in South Africa Bloomberg • 18 August 2026 Add Google Preferred Source Follow on Google News

South Africa proposed sweeping changes to its electricity-tariff framework, the biggest overhaul of its pricing policy in almost two decades. The plan includes introducing a 10-year pricing forecast, unbundled tariffs, and extending its negotiated pricing agreement program to sectors beyond the mining industry, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told reporters in the capital, Pretoria, on Tuesday….

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FNB removes initiation fees from its Credit Switch solution as more South Africans look to simplify debt repayments

Customers consolidating retail accounts, medical bills, personal loans, and credit cards as monthly budgets come under pressure 02 July 2026: With many South Africans looking for practical ways to better manage their monthly expenses and reduce financial pressure, FNB has announced the removal of initiation fees on its qualifying debt consolidation service, making it more…

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