MK Party claims no official notification of Zuma’s ANC expulsion

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party has said that they have not received official notification regarding former president Jacob Zuma’s expulsion from the African National Congress (ANC).

The news of Zuma’s expulsion emerged from leaked draft documents.

According to these documents, the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee determined that Zuma violated the party’s integrity by collaborating with the MK Party.

Zuma has 21 days to appeal the outcome from the National Disciplinary Committee (NDC), says Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Politics Editor.

"No email, no communication, no letter informing the president of this particular conclusion by the NDC had reached the former president as yet."

- Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Politics Editor

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Minister Ramokgopa to brief media on energy and electricity related issues

Today, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, will hold his regular media briefing to provide an update on issues relating to energy and electricity.

Ramokgopa highlighted new challenges in distribution.

Unlike loadshedding, which is a broad, system-wide issue, reductions are applied locally when demand surpasses the capacity in a specific area.

However, Ramokgopa noted that the impact on consumers remains essentially the same, shares Bernadette Wicks, EWN Reporter.

Rand Water's five-week maintenance project concludes

Rand Water’s five-week maintenance project concludes today, but immediate restoration of supply is unlikely.

Many areas in Gauteng are still facing water interruptions, with numerous taps running completely dry.

The project, which started on 22 June and is scheduled to end today, has impacted the Eikenhof, Zwartkopjes, Palmiet, and Daleside pump stations.

"We do acknowledge that the system is taking longer to recover."

- Makenosi Maroo, Spokesperson – Rand Water

Brent Lindeque wins protection order against stalker after 7-week legal battle

Brent Lindeque, who faced persistent harassment and death threats from a stalker, has obtained a protection order following a demanding seven-week legal battle.

For the first time, he has publicly shared his experience, shedding light on the severe psychological impact of the harassment.

"Some days have been the hardest to face. The barrage of messages has sat in my peripheral but the vitriol and toxicity have been a heavy weight to carry. I have had thoughts that people should not think," said Lindeque in a Facebook post.

"I had a great support structure, but that didn't stop the onslaught of the cyber bullying and the harassment."

 - Brent Lindeque, Founder – The Good Things Guy

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