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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
President Ramaphosa to address nation on July 13 over national security concerns
President Ramaphosa to address nation on July 13 over national security concerns President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on July 13 regarding critical national security issues, following public allegations made against senior political leaders and SAPS officials. This was confirmed by the presidency in a statement released on July 10. According to the South African Government News Agency, the upcoming address follows a media briefing held by KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on July 6, during which he presented several serious allegations implicating high-level officials. ALSO READ: Wits School of Governance Dialogue picks President Cyril Ramaphosa's brain At the time, Ramaphosa was attending the Brics summit in Brazil. 'The president undertook to attend to this development on his return from Brazil, given the implications for national security,' a statement from the presidency read. It confirmed that Ramaphosa has since been engaged in consultations regarding the matter and will now take the nation into his confidence. 'Ramaphosa has been seized with this matter in recent days and will, following various consultations, take the nation into his confidence on Sunday.' The address will be broadcast on major television and radio channels and streamed across various digital platforms. South Africans are encouraged to tune in for the official update. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
President Ramaphosa to address the nation on national security concerns
President Ramaphosa to address the nation on national security concerns President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on July 13 regarding critical national security issues, following public allegations made against senior political leaders and SAPS officials. This was confirmed by the presidency in a statement released on July 10. According to the South African Government News Agency, the upcoming address follows a media briefing held by KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on July 6, during which he presented several serious allegations implicating high-level officials. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa reflects positivity during Wits dialogue for the upcoming elections At the time, Ramaphosa was attending the Brics summit in Brazil. 'The president undertook to attend to this development on his return from Brazil, given the implications for national security,' a statement from the presidency read. It confirmed that Ramaphosa has since been engaged in consultations regarding the matter and will now take the nation into his confidence. 'Ramaphosa has been seized with this matter in recent days and will, following various consultations, take the nation into his confidence on Sunday.' The address will be broadcast on major television and radio channels and streamed across various digital platforms. South Africans are encouraged to tune in for the official update. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Eskom boosts grid by 2 550MW as cold front hits Gauteng
Eskom has returned at least 2 550MW of generation capacity to the national grid as severe winter weather grips the country. According to the South African Government News Agency ( the power utility is making steady progress in reducing maintenance operations, with the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) currently fluctuating between 61% and 64%. 'While system constraints are occasionally experienced, adequate emergency reserves are in place and are being strategically deployed to support demand during the morning and evening peak periods,' Eskom said. The utility warned that this week's cold front may drive up electricity usage, putting additional strain on the grid. The return of 2 550MW to service by June 9 is part of efforts to stabilise supply during peak hours. ALSO READ: City of Ekurhuleni and Eskom discuss municipal debt Progress is also being made at Medupi Unit 4, which was damaged in 2021. Commissioning activities are underway, and Grid Code compliance testing is expected to resume within the coming week. The unit is anticipated to return to service by the end of June. As more units return from long-term repairs, Eskom expects a reduction in diesel use, improving overall grid performance this winter. According to Eskom's Winter Outlook (until 31 August 2025), load-shedding may be avoided entirely if unplanned outages remain below 13 000MW. If breakdowns increase to 15 000MW, load-shedding would be limited to a maximum of 21 days over the 153-day period and restricted to Stage 2. Eskom also appealed to communities to avoid illegal electricity connections and energy theft, which often lead to transformer damage, equipment failure, and prolonged outages. 'These issues force us to implement load reduction to protect the network,' the utility said. ALSO READ: Public outraged by increased Eskom tariffs Customers are urged to buy electricity only from Eskom-accredited vendors and to register for Free Basic Electricity through their local municipalities. To help manage household consumption, Eskom encourages residents to use its online Residential Calculator at At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Eskom boosts power supply as South Africa faces winter freeze
Eskom has returned at least 2 550MW of generation capacity to the national grid as severe winter weather grips the country. According to the South African Government News Agency ( the power utility is making steady progress in reducing maintenance operations, with the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) currently fluctuating between 61% and 64%. ALSO READ: City of Ekurhuleni and Eskom aim to resolve municipal debt 'While system constraints are occasionally experienced, adequate emergency reserves are in place and are being strategically deployed to support demand during the morning and evening peak periods,' Eskom said. The utility warned that this week's cold front may drive up electricity usage, putting additional strain on the grid. The return of 2 550MW to service by June 9 is part of efforts to stabilise supply during peak hours. Progress is also being made at Medupi Unit 4, which was damaged in 2021. Commissioning activities are underway, and Grid Code compliance testing is expected to resume within the coming week. The unit is anticipated to return to service by the end of June. ALSO READ: Increased Eskom tariffs spark outrage As more units return from long-term repairs, Eskom expects a reduction in diesel use, improving overall grid performance this winter. According to Eskom's Winter Outlook (until 31 August 2025), load-shedding may be avoided entirely if unplanned outages remain below 13 000MW. If breakdowns increase to 15 000MW, load-shedding would be limited to a maximum of 21 days over the 153-day period and restricted to Stage 2. Eskom also appealed to communities to avoid illegal electricity connections and energy theft, which often lead to transformer damage, equipment failure, and prolonged outages. 'These issues force us to implement load reduction to protect the network,' the utility said. Customers are urged to buy electricity only from Eskom-accredited vendors and to register for Free Basic Electricity through their local municipalities. To help manage household consumption, Eskom encourages residents to use its online Residential Calculator at At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
