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34 workers have been suspended at the Gold One mine

Zuko Komisa Image: Kaya News reporter Tsholofelo Tsoku 34 workers have been suspended at the Gold One mine. The miners who allegedly kidnapped 500 of their coworkers underground in the East Rand last week—at least 34 of them—have been suspended. After more than 500 workers went underground for three days last Sunday through Wednesday, Gold One is taking the axe. Point of view with Phemelo Motene spoke to Ziyaad Hassam, […]

today02/11/2023

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“The state has no prima facie case” – Charges against “TikTok doctor” Dr Matthew Lani dropped

Zuko Komisa / Pontsho Motsepe Image | @kayanews /X "The state has no prima facie case" - Charges against “TikTok doctor” Dr Matthew Lani dropped. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced on Tuesday, 31 October, that impersonation charges against "Dr Matthew Lani have been withdrawn. The "TikTok doctor" appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court for the first time since his arrest on Sunday, 29 October. The Gauteng Health Department verified […]

today01/11/2023

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The hostage crisis at Gold One Mine has ended

Zuko Komisa Image | @kayanews /X The hostage crisis at Gold One Mine has ended. Three days after the incident, which was sparked by a dispute over union registration, began, all 543 mineworkers who had been forced underground by their colleagues emerged on Wednesday, ending the hostage crisis at gold miner Gold One. Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Mining Expert, David van Wyk. He spoke about the […]

today26/10/2023

Lesufi gets roasted

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41 electricity transformers to be installed over the next three weeks in Kagiso

Zuko Komisa Image: Panyaza Lesufi Twitter 41 electricity transformers are to be installed over the next three weeks in Kagiso. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) began the Transformer Replacement Program implementation in Kagiso, West Rand, in collaboration with Eskom and City Power. The first deployment in Kagiso, where residents will benefit from the replacement of 41 transformers, will be led by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. […]

today25/10/2023

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“We have turned the corner” – Ramokgopa says there’s improvement with the energy crisis

Zuko Komisa Image: Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramakgopa "We have turned the corner" - Ramokgopa says there's improvement with the energy crisis Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has said that South Africa is starting to make progress with the energy crisis. The Minister in the Presidency for Electricity briefed the media on Monday on the Energy Action Plan's implementation in Pretoria. Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa […]

today25/10/2023

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The City of Joburg has said non-complaint spaza shops will be shut down

Zuko Komisa Image | @JoburgMPD /X The City of Joburg has said non-complaint spaza shops will be shut down. The City of Johannesburg has issued a directive to non-compliant spaza owners and shared plans to deal swiftly with those not following standards. MMC for Public Safety in the City of Joburg, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku spoke to Phemelo about spaza shop patrollers that will be deployed from the end of October […]

today24/10/2023

500+ mineworkers

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Unclear if 500+ mineworkers are held hostage or staging a sit-in at Springs mine

By: Tsholofelo Tsoku Image: Kaya News reporter Tsholofelo Tsoku Management at Gold One East Mine in Springs says it expects to receive a memorandum from workers who are currently underground. At this stage it is unclear whether over 500 miners are hostages underground or striking miners affiliated to labour union AMCU, staging a sit-in. Phemelo speaks to AMCU General Secretary, Jeff Mphahlele and NUM National Spokesperson Livhuwani Mammburu about the […]

today24/10/2023

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ACDP Leader, Kenneth Meshoe on his party joining the Multi-Party Charter

Zuko Komisa Image |A_C_D_P /X ACDP Leader, Kenneth Meshoe on his party joining the Multi-Party Charter. The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has been formally welcomed as the newest member of the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa. Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to ACDP Leader, Kenneth Meshoe about his party officially signing the Multi-Party Charter ahead of the 2024 elections. Listen to the full conversation here: Seven opposition […]

today20/10/2023

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Court ruled Lily Mine tragedy was due to the failure of the Government to address illegal mining

Zuko Komisa The court ruled Lily Mine tragedy was due to the failure of the Government to address illegal mining. On February 5, 2016, a catastrophic event occurred at Lily Mine in Louisville, near Barberton, when the crown pillar that supported the roof of the third and fourth levels fell. In November 2021, an inquest into their deaths was opened. Judge Annemarie van der Merwe declared in an inquest ruling  on Thursday […]

today20/10/2023

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POPIA ActTo promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies; to introduce certain conditions so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of personal information; to provide for the establishment of an Information Regulator to exercise certain powers and to perform certain duties and functions in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; to provide for the issuing of codes of conduct; to provide for the rights of persons regarding unsolicited electronic communications and automated decision making; to regulate the flow of personal information across the borders of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

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