From questions around Phala Phala remaining despite tax clearance; to the new Electricity Minister saying that he’s confident load shedding will be resolved soon…Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.

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Phala Phala questions remain despite tax clearance

Tax and exchange control experts claim there are still unanswered questions about the Phala Phala saga and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s tax compliance. Read more…

‘I’m confident we’ll resolve load shedding’ – Electricity Minister Ramokgopa

New Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has assured South Africans that all  the country’s energy problems would be resolved. Read more…

3-year-old dies after bookshelf ‘falls on top of him’ at crèche

The family of a 3-year-old boy, who succumbed to his injuries after a bookshelf allegedly fell on top of him at a crèche, is reportedly demanding answers from the facility. Read more…

SA pays the price – about R600m per year – for bigger Cabinet

South African taxpayers will pay more than they had bargained for owing to the addition of two new ministers to the president’s cabinet. Read more…

Western Cape premier urges new minister to implement energy action plan

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on the newly appointed Electricity Minister  Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to urgently implement the action plan announced in the president’s State of the Nation address. Read more…

Jacob Zuma’s daughter says she has ‘a little bit of faith’ in Zizi Kodwa

Former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has taken to social media to air her views regarding the appointment of Zizi Kodwa as the new minister of sports, arts and culture. Read more…

Homeless direct Joburg traffic during load shedding

For some, when the lights go out, opportunity knocks. Read more…

WATCH | Nehawu strike continues despite second court interdict

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has threatened to spread its strike actions across the country, should their demands not be met. Read more…

‘I wish I discovered you early’ – Nadia shares cute video of AKA rapping about her

Rapper Nadia Nakai is still in mourning after the tragic death of her boyfriend Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, who was killed outside a restaurant in Durban in early February. Read more…

WATCH | Somizi opens up on Golden Jubilee stress

Flamboyant South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo has revealed how stressed he was in the lead-up to his Golden Jubilee party held at Sun City in January. Read more…