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Outrage at proposed Eskom tariff hikes

Staff Reporter

Political parties and union leaders were outraged on Wednesday over Eskom's proposed tariff hike of 53% and the devastating effect it would have on the country. The Congress of South African Trade Unions said it was absolutely horrified at the proposal and demanded an extended consultation process on Eskom's latest plans.

DA to present proposals on resolving Zim crisis

Staff Reporter

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will present a set of proposals to the Foreign Affairs Ministry on how the government can resolve Zimbabwe's electoral crisis, the party said on Friday. The proposals include the possible suspension of Zimbabwe from the African Union, arms embargoes and the severing of diplomatic ties.

ACDP: Govt has failed Free State farmers

Staff Reporter

Free State Agriculture had to take the government to court to ensure the safety of farmers and farm workers because the government had failed them, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) said on Thursday. "Safety is a constitutional right. A Constitution not being applied is not worth the paper it is written on," said the ACDP.

ACDP: Public must atttend Scorpions briefing

Staff Reporter

The public should attend the presentation of the National Prosecuting Authority's annual report to Parliament this week to show their sense of betrayal at the dissolution of the Scorpions, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) said on Sunday.

Gauteng says attacks on the wane

Staff Reporter

The xenophobic attacks in Gauteng appeared to have subsided, a provincial spokesperson said on Wednesday. However, KwaZulu-Natal police are monitoring a possible outbreak of attacks there. "There are no new reports of attacks," said Thabo Masebe, deputy director of communications for the provincial government.