Will a 40% Electricity Price Hike Force South Africans to Choose Between Food and Power?
The DA recently took to the streets in Durban, rallying against Eskom's proposed tariff increase. If approved, this hike could hit households hard, strain businesses, and worsen municipal debt. Click to read about the DA's fight to protect South African residents from skyrocketing energy costs!
Full story online: https://tinyurl.com/bdzm8ev7
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URGENT TRAFFIC UPDATE
As issued by @arrivealive.co.za
Due to heavy snowfall, ice, and rain, multiple roads in KwaZulu-Natal are closed or experiencing slow traffic.
ROAD CLOSURES:
- R74 (Harrismith to Bergville): CLOSED due to heavy snowfall on Oliviershoek Pass
- R74 Greytown/Colenso Road: CLOSED due to heavy snowfall at Santa Maria
- N3 (Harrismith to Tugela Toll): CLOSED - NO TRAVEL TO KZN ADVISED
- R617 (Kokstad to Underberg): CLOSED
- N2 Ingeli: Under close observation
- N3 Mooi-River: Under close observation
- Tugela Plaza: CLOSED due to weather conditions
- R103: CLOSED
- N3 North: CLOSED at Midmar/Howick
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES. CONDITIONS ARE HAZARDOUS.
TRAFFIC ALERTS:
- Van Reenen Pass: Postpone travel due to heavy snowfall and black ice
- Loins River to Nottingham: Driving conditions challenging, vehicles moving at 20km/h
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
- Postpone travel to snow-affected areas
- Avoid driving unless necessary
- Keep emergency numbers handy:
- 0800 000 124
(uMngeni Municipal control room).
- 112 (Emergency Services)
- 0800 63 43 57
(N3 Toll Route emergencies)
- Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel
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A-70-year-old man has died after he crashed his car through a boundary wall in a parking lot at The Atruim, Berea, in Overport earlier today.
Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics said that paramedics responded to a serious single-vehicle crash at The Atrium shopping mall. He said that when paramedics arrived, they found a single vehicle crashed through on the top floor of the parking lot after the driver allegedly lost control.
Jamieson said the car crashed through the parking barrier wall down to the road below, landing on its roof.
“The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle and was severely trapped in the wreckage with major injuries. Unfortunately, paramedics were unable to save him. He was pronounced deceased at the scene,” said Jamieson.
He said that the eThekweni Fire Department, SAPS and the Metro Police Search and Rescue unit were present, using the Jaws of Life and other hydraulic equipment to free the man from the wreckage. “The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and SAPS will be conducting further investigation.
“The events leading up to the crash are unknown, however, SAPS were on the scene and will be investigating further,” added Jamieson.
Other reports indicate that the man had a heart attack before he crashed through the wall. However, the information is yet to be confirmed.
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Currently @ the corner of Victoria and Grey Street, Durban CBD
Road closed At the Grey Street and Leopold Street corner to traffic
Motorists are urged to see alternate routes into CBD
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May the Almighty accept our fasting, prayers and good deeds and may we spend the blessed day of Eid in peace and safety
Wishing you a blessed Eid Mubarak! ✨
May your homes be enlightened with peace and joy and may your Duas (prayers) be accepted.
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