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Ramaphosa to visit Eswatini to discuss political, security challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be visiting Eswatini on Tuesday to discuss the political and security challenges facing the country.

The Kingdom has seen violent scenes as security forces and pro-democracy activists clash in the last few months.

The visit comes after the President appealed to Eswatini citizens for restraint as the country prepares for national dialogue regarding a possible new ruling system.

Last month, in his capacity as the Chairperson of Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security – Ramaphosa deployed former Minister Jeff Radebe on a fact-finding mission.  

 

SABC News International News Editor on developments in Eswatini [24 October 2021]

Following a meeting with stakeholders, it was agreed that SADC would support the process of a national dialogue.

King Mswati’s rule has been heavily criticised for failing to develop the poor country while spending lavishly on his family.

Political activists are calling for the country to be declared a republic and a government to be voted in.

Ramaphosa will be accompanied by International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor.

Eswatini Protests | In conversation with Special Envoy to Eswatini Jeff Radebe

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Eskom announces possible load shedding, calls on public to reduce the usage of electricity

Eskom has announced it may implement load shedding at short notice as the power system is severely constrained.

The power utility says over the past 24-hours, two generation units, one at Arnot and another at Hendrina, tripped while a unit each at Arnot and Lethabo were forced to shut down.

Eskom Spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha says should any further breakdowns occur they will be forced to load shed.

“Eskom requests the public to reduce the usage of electricity as the power system is severely constrained. Load shedding may be required at short notice should any further generation breakdowns occur, or should some of the generating units not return to service as expected. Eskom would like to remind customers and the public that load shedding is implemented as a last resort to maintain the stability of the power system,” says Mantshantsha.

 

IEC notes Eskom’s announcement

The  Electoral Commission(IEC) on Tuesday noted Eskom’s announcement regarding the possible load shedding. The IEC outlines its plans should the load shedding be implemented.

 

Last week, Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan assured the public that there would be no load shedding during the election period, including during the counting of votes in South Africa.

South Africans voted in the Local Government Elections on Monday and vote counting continues on Tuesday. The announcement came after a week of load shedding and power outages in the country.

Minister Gordhan and Eskom leadership brief the media [ 27 October 2021]

Eskom | Power utility’s management team presents the State of the System briefing [ 25 October 2021]

Eskom CEO on what is causing load shedding

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter also outlined the reasons behind the load shedding across the country – saying the securing of power reserves ahead of election day has been among the factors that necessitated the planned power cuts.

De Ruyter was addressing an online media conference along with Gordhan last week.

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Up to 100 missing in collapsed Nigerian highrise

Up to 100 people were missing after a luxury residential highrise under construction in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos collapsed on Monday, trapping construction workers under a pile of concrete rubble, witnesses said.

A body was retrieved and at least three survivors were pulled out on Monday night as rescue workers raced against the clock to dig up victims at the site in the affluent neighbourhood of Ikoyi, where many blocks of flats are under construction.

Workers told Reuters that possibly 100 people were at work when the building came crashing down.

Rescue workers used excavators to dig through rubble using generator-powered flood lights. The retrieved body was put in a waiting van while at least three people who were rescued were taken to nearby ambulances.

Building collapses are frequent in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, where regulations are poorly enforced and construction materials often substandard.

There were heaps of rubble and twisted metal where the building once stood, as several workers looked on. One man wailed, saying his relative was among those trapped.

The Lagos state government said the building had 22 floors and authorities were assessing whether there had been any damage to nearby buildings.

The collapsed building was part of three towers being built by private developer Fourscore Homes. In a brochure for potential clients, the company promises to offer “a stress-free lifestyle, complete with a hotel flair”. The cheapest unit was selling for $1.2 million.

Calls to the numbers listed for Fourscore Homes and the main building contractor did not ring through.

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Early win for ANC, DA, FF Plus, as results continue trickling in

The African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) are the first parties to win ward seats in the local government elections. The parties have won seats in 3 different wards in the Free State and Northern Cape.

In total, three seats have been won across the country from 17 districts where vote counting has been completed.

The local government elections results started trickling in on Monday night at the Results Operation Center in Pretoria.

ANC is leading in Mvomvo Lodge Voting District of the Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape.

Voting stations closed at 21:00 on Monday night.

Earlier, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said it was still measuring the voter turnout figures following the 2021 local government elections.

The IEC has published the first results of the 2021 local government elections.

On Monday, the IEC said voting stations that were affected by delays may be allowed to remain open for a longer period of time.
The commission added that voters who were still in the queue by 9pm this evening when voting stations close will be allowed to vote.

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Early win for ANC, DA, FF Plus, as results continue trickling in

The African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) are the first parties to win ward seats in the local government elections. The parties have won seats in 3 different wards in the Free State and Northern Cape.

In total, three seats have been won across the country from 17 districts where vote counting has been completed.

The local government elections results started trickling in on Monday night at the Results Operation Center in Pretoria.

ANC is leading in Mvomvo Lodge Voting District of the Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape.

Voting stations closed at 21:00 on Monday night.

Earlier, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said it was still measuring the voter turnout figures following the 2021 local government elections.

The IEC has published the first results of the 2021 local government elections.

On Monday, the IEC said voting stations that were affected by delays may be allowed to remain open for a longer period of time.
The commission added that voters who were still in the queue by 9pm this evening when voting stations close will be allowed to vote.

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