August 2026

Month: August 2026

Zimbabwe Crash Involving Church Minibus Claims 27 Lives

Harare: At least 27 people were killed in a minibus crash in central Zimbabwe after the vehicle carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck, police said Saturday. Seven people were injured. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi explained that members…

Koeberg’s Unit 1 Taken Offline After Turbine Trip

Pretoria: Koeberg’s Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 has been safely taken offline following a turbine trip, Eskom has said. The power utility confirmed that the unit was taken offline just before 1 am following the incident, ensuring that all procedures …

Government Positions SA to be a Leading Player in E-Mobility

Gqeberha: Government is positioning South Africa as a leading player in the global e-mobility and battery value chains, with a strong focus on local manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, skills development and job creation, says Science, Technology an…

Government Prepares for 2026 Elections with Robust Coordination

Pretoria: Cabinet says preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections are progressing, with coordination mechanisms across all three spheres of government in place, ahead of the polls scheduled for 4 November 2026. Briefing the media on Friday, …