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 The power system remains stable and continues to demonstrate resilience in response to increased electricity demand., says Eskom. While occasional system constraints are experienced and managed, sufficient emergency reserves are in place and are strategically deployed to support demand during morning and evening peak periods. To further enhance grid stability, Eskom plans to return a total of 2 730MW of generation capacity to service ahead of the evening peak on Monday, 23 June 2025. During the week of 13 to 19 June, planned maintenance averaged at 3 659MW, resulting in a decline in planned outages. During the same period, the…

A cold and steady rain fell over Stellenbosch on Friday morning, but rays of sunshine appeared over lunch as Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated a momentous occasion: the formal installation of the institution’s 16th Chancellor – Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank. The ceremony, held in the Endler Hall, unfolded with stately precision, resounding music performances by SU’s top musicians and an academic procession in full ceremonial regalia – a visual reminder of the University’s rich past and vibrant future. In an impassioned inaugural address in front of dignitaries, senior management and community leaders, Kganyago said he considered…

Telkom today announced the continued success and graduation of its inaugural cohort from the Telkom FutureMakers Township Innovation Incubator. This groundbreaking initiative is empowering Black-owned, township-based tech businesses, transforming innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises and creating vital job opportunities in South Africa’s burgeoning ICT sector.  “The Telkom FutureMakers programme is more than just an incubator; it’s a commitment to fostering a self-sustaining entrepreneurial ecosystem within our communities,” says Tshepo Petla, Head of Business Development at Telkom. “We are investing in the talent and vision of South African entrepreneurs, providing them with the technical expertise, business acumen, and ongoing support needed…

The official unemployment rate in South Africa rose to 32,9% in the first quarter of 2025, with the number of unemployment people increasing by 237 000 compared to the previous three-month period. Youth unemployment (15–24-year-old job seekers), climbed to 62.4% in Q1 2025, the highest level since Q1 2022. This does not even account for young people who have given up on looking for work in the formal economy. Despite this hunger for work, certain sectors of the economy are persistently unable to fill certain jobs, particularly high skilled fields, especially in the rapidly expanding digital economy, estimated to have a skills shortage of around…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA), an eight-week global program designed to scale early-stage startups building foundational generative AI technologies. Forty promising startups from around the world will be selected for this year’s program, which kicks off on October 13, 2025, at Amazon HQ1 in Seattle. Applications are open from June 10 through July 10, and the selected cohort will be announced September 24, 2025. Startups can apply here. With generative AI tools now widely available, AWS is focusing efforts in 2025 to support those startups who are…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised serious concerns over the Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) failure to act against company secretary Bongani Mathebula, despite disciplinary and commission recommendations. Outgoing PIC CEO Abel Sithole admitted that the asset manager ignored its own disciplinary committee’s recommendation to dismiss Mathebula. Additionally, the PIC provided unclear responses on whether it followed the Mphati Commission’s directive to review Mathebula’s reinstatement. Earlier, the PIC may have misled Parliament by claiming all Mphati Commission recommendations had been implemented. The DA is demanding access to board meeting minutes that confirm whether the PIC formally reviewed Mathebula’s reinstatement, as advised…

South Africa faces a significant challenge of high youth unemployment coupled with a digital skills gap. The disconnect between the skills graduates possess and the demands of the modern job market necessitates innovative training programmes to bridge the divide. Recent statistics paint a stark picture. The nation’s unemployment rate climbed to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, with young people aged 15-34 disproportionately affected. According to Stats SA,  experienced a notable increase in unemployment figures. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights similar concerns, revealing that over 60% of African companies identify skills shortages as a…

The way we spend our leisure time is rapidly evolving. As mobile devices become more powerful and ubiquitous, they’re not just changing how we communicate or shop—they’re reshaping how we relax. More than ever, users are moving away from passive entertainment, like watching TV, and turning to interactive formats such as mobile games. Whether it’s a quick 10-minute play session or an immersive feature experience, mobile games are now leading the digital entertainment revolution. One of the fastest-growing categories in this space is feature-rich, slot-style mobile games, which combine vibrant visuals, themed experiences, and interactive elements designed purely for fun.…

Wetility. South Africa’s fastest-growing solar-as-a-service provider, has successfully secured a R500 million structured capital partnership with Jaltech, a leading funder of solar energy projects in South Africa. The transaction marks a milestone in Wetility’s mission to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective solar energy to over one million homes and businesses across the country. The capital provided by Jaltech will be utilised to fund solar and battery systems, enabling Wetility to add over 16 MW of solar capacity to the national distributed energy footprint, as well as avoid over 250,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. “This funding unlocks the next phase of our growth, empowering thousands of homeowners…

The Gauteng Health Department has paid more than R3 million to four suspended Tembisa Hospital officials implicated in corrupt contracts, the same contracts whistleblower Babita Deokaran tried to stop before her assassination. This revelation came to light in a written response by Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko to questions posed by DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom, in the provincial legislature. Disciplinary Outcomes and Suspension Payouts Of the nine officials implicated in the scandal, three were dismissed following disciplinary processes, three resigned before their hearings concluded, two retired, and one’s contract expired. The officials faced charges of gross misconduct, including failure to comply with supply…