Eskom must release coal, diesel agreements; Cape Town-Mthatha air link is long overdue
Share current article via TwitterIn his account of the US-Israeli war against Iran, Yacoob Abba Omar discusses the dilemma felt by “many South Africans” on whether to oppose imperialism when it’s directed against repressive and undemocratic countries.
, KwaBhaca and Matatiele. But first the Airports Company of South Africa must expand the Umthatha airport to cater to future growth, since I foresee it will be a growing market as many people want to go home more regularly without spending more than 14 hours on the road each way. I would recommend that the market be first tested by having a flight to Mthatha every Thursday and Friday, and a return flight to Cape Town on Sunday and Monday. These are the days when people want to go to weekend funerals and other such gatherings and get back to Cape Town for work on Monday. The taxi and bus owners have already seen this opportunity and capitalised on it, as illustrated by the number of taxis on the road going to the Eastern Cape from Cape Town every Thursday and Friday.
Industrial Reindustrialisation South Africa Airport Expansion Umthatha Yacoob Abba Omar Cyril Ramaphosa Nato Russia Vladimir Putin Alexei Navalny Fikile Mbalula Hamas International Court Of Justice John Mearsheimer Jeffrey Sachs Richard Pithouse Nelson Mandela Thabo Mbeki Eskom Afriforum Supreme Court Of Appeal James Cunningham François Theron Jonny Cohen Mthatha Airports Company Of South Africa Direct Flights Cape Town Zamile Peter Khanyiso
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Smart meter rollout and infrastructure upgrades pave way for end of load reduction by 2027As part of these efforts, Eskom has rolled out more than 500,000 smart meters nationwide, with a significant portion installed in high-risk areas.
Read more »
Eskom Extends Rooftop Solar Registration Fee Waiver to September 2026Eskom has extended its waiver of rooftop solar registration fees, allowing customers to save on connection costs. The free registration for residential solar systems will continue until September 2026, including the cost of smart meters for systems up to 50kW. A prepaid option for solar customers is also being tested.
Read more »
Stats SA Confirms Data Breach: Details on Affected SystemsStatistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports a cybersecurity breach, impacting internal systems. The news also includes a quick overview of other news such as the SAFA jersey, Eskom's solar registration fee waiver, the Daily Lotto, Kaizer Chiefs potentially acquiring a player, a guide to Bafana vs Panama matchday transport, and public reaction to a request for compassionate leave.
Read more »
Cape Town Pioneers Energy Independence: Launches Tender for 500MW from Energy TradersThe City of Cape Town is leading the charge in South Africa's energy transition by launching a landmark tender to procure 500MW of electricity from licensed energy traders and aggregators. This move aims to reduce reliance on Eskom, lower energy costs, and foster a more sustainable energy future for the city.
Read more »
Outsourcing the opposition: Steenhuisen under fire as crisis deepensLast Monday, AfriForum won an order in the Supreme Court of Appeal that will force Eskom to hand over coal, diesel and transport contracts.
Read more »