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Dominic Goncalves, Energy Strategy Advisory Partner at Cresco Project Finance (Photo provided)Diesel, long considered South Africa’s last line of defense during power outages, can no longer be taken for granted, an energy expert warns, amid the continued disruption of global fuel supplies.Dominic Goncalves, consulting partner for energy strategy at Cresco Project Finance, says major energy consumers, domestically and internationally, are faced with a new reality.”Diesel, which has always been the backbone of emergency power, can no longer be considered reliable when the power grid fails or during a power crisis,” says Goncalves.According to him, the availability of diesel during crises…

Yesterday, at the High Court in Thekwini, we heard the application of the inheritance dispute between the former police officer of the Thekwini Municipality, Mr. S’bu Mpisane and his ex-wife, Ms. Shauwn Mkhize.It was expected that the court will listen to the request for inheritance dispute following the marriage divorce that was issued by the court in November 2024. However, it was not reached how they will divide the inheritance. Mpisane wants a few things to be reviewed regarding the division of inheritance since they were married in a consanguineous marriage.Mpisane, who was dressed in a black suit with short…

The Democratic representative from California has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from the United States Congress, amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct.On Tuesday, a fifth woman came forward to accuse Swalwell of unwanted sexual contact, saying the Democratic lawmaker drugged and raped her during an encounter in 2018.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“My delay in taking action against Eric was driven by fear, not doubt – fear of his political power,” Lonna Drewes said during a news…

Roelf Meyer during the national convention. (Photo: Phill Magakoe / AFP) Dr. Dirk Hermann, CEO of Solidarity, thinks pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s choice of ambassador to the USA is disappointing. The presidency confirmed to Maroela Media on Tuesday evening that former NP minister and negotiator Roelf Meyer has been named as South Africa’s new ambassador to the USA. ‘Just another mistake’ Hermann believes that Meyer’s appointment will not inspire confidence among ordinary Afrikaners. “He is a retired politician from a previous dispensation.” “This is not the answer to restoring relations. It is just another mistake by the South African government in…

History was made when the South and North Beach Taxi Association, under Santaco, gave awards to drivers for their good performance and hard work.The awards ceremony, which was held for the first time, was held at the Coastlands Hotel, Musgrave, recently. The drivers were awarded according to the different races they were selected for.The Chairman of South and North Beach Taxi Association, Mr. Yusuv Khaliva, said that the main purpose of these awards is to show people that they recognize the work of taxi drivers in this industry. He also said that they were very intent on doing something to…

Roelf Meyer (Photo: WIKUS DE WET / AFP) By Christel Cornelissen and Tania Heyns Former NP minister and negotiator Roelf Meyer is South Africa’s new ambassador to the USA. Vincent Magwenya, Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson confirmed this news to Maroela Media on Tuesday evening. “I can indeed confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mr. Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the USA.” The 78-year-old Meyer was one of the main negotiators during talks to ensure South Africa’s democratic transition. He worked with Ramaphosa then and now now and played a central role in the negotiations with the ANC…

A woman from Kwa Vukaphanshi, Makhabeleni, Kranskop is mourning the return of the bones of her husband who is said to have died in Russia last month.Mr. Sihle Makhaye (44), who is said to have gone with a group of 13 to work in Russia, in December last year, is said to have died in that country on March 28, this year. This was revealed by his wife, Ms. Sibonile Ndwandwe, when she asked the provincial Transport Minister, Mr. Siboniso Duma for help in the return of the deceased.Narrating the woman, she said that her husband went with others through…

A female police officer who says she is being harassed by her supervisor WANTS justice. This police officer, who asked that his name be withheld, said that he is now tired of this life. She stated that since 2013 she has been harassed by her manager who does not know what it is about.She even filed a case as her boss punched her in the middle of work.”I don’t know what to say about this but it hurts me a lot. This person clearly sees a little child in me. Ever since I was born to my father and mother,…

Tshwane’s Green Drop score for wastewater treatment has fallen from 82% in 2013 to 33.8% – just above the threshold that triggers regulatory intervention (Photo: GroundUp) By Seth Thorne for GroundUp The Department of Water and Sanitation has given the City of Tshwane 60 days from March 31 to explain what it plans to do to fix the collapsing sewage treatment plants. The department’s Green Drop report for 2025 shows a rapidly deteriorating sanitation system, putting communities and ecosystems at risk. Scores of 90% are considered excellent, while scores below 31% are considered critical and require regulatory intervention. Tshwane, which…

THE SIGNS of things unraveling in Kaizer Chiefs do not mean that their coaches are about to soften their hand and allow the players to do what they want because they know the pain of being pressured and not getting good results.Although the Chiefs’ victory over the Galaxy was the first in the last five years in all competitions, one of the assistant coaches, Cedric Kaze, was preaching the gospel of not being puffed up as it seems the results have turned around.The Chiefs’ win over the Galaxy was the fourth in a row in the league and brought them…