Eskom cuts 2 000 jobs in attempt to reduce bloated salary bill

Never miss important updates! The power utility acknowledged a report by the Koeberg Alert Alliance which had exposed structural damage at the plant. The plant is nearing the end of its lifespan with maintenance issues set to become increasingly frequent. De Ruyter has confirmed that 2 000 jobs have been cut at the state-owned entity. Image: Dwayne Senior/BloombergSource: Getty Images The CEO raised concerns over the amount of debt owed to Eskom with municipalities owing it R36 billion....

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 130 words · Jennifer Gonzalez

Euphonik and DJ Fresh Sexual Assault Case Dismissed, SA Reacts

Never miss important updates! Mzansi DJ’s Fresh and Euphonik have had their rape case set aside. DJ Euphonik released a statement on February 15. Read also The Mzansi record producer thanked his family, friends supporters and their legal team. South Africans were outraged when the allegations against Fresh and Euphonik were made. DJ Fresh and Euphonik have been axed from their positions at Primedia. South Africa reacted to the news that the rape case against DJ Fresh and Euphonik has been dismissed....

February 16, 2021 · 2 min · 214 words · Terri Rhodes

Excited Woman Jumps, Shouts and Runs Around After Lover Proposes

Never miss important updates! A lot of girls fantasize about the day they will get engaged. Then they think of their reaction and even practise it in front of the mirror. The woman had probably prayed day and night for that day. Photo: BlameitonkwaySource: UGC They make a run at cry or gasp with one hand over their mouth. One lady probably forgot to practise all this. Then she started running around like a child....

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 141 words · Tony Brown

Featured: Entrepreneurship Becomes Lifeline for University Graduates

However,Mzansiis a resilient nation, as many graduates have proved by starting their own businesses. While she can easily forward the CVs electronically through email, she prefers physically delivering them in person. That is because her email outbox is flooded with applications which have received no responses. Read also So she is trying a different approach. Her hopes of landing her dream job were finally taking off. But those hopes have dwindled and gone with the wind....

February 16, 2021 · 4 min · 781 words · Robert Williams

Firefighters Praised for Kindness: "Saving Lives to Fixing Potholes"

Never miss important updates! Mosala Lawrence is a firefighter for the Botshabelo Fire Brigade. Mosala said that the pothole was between Botshabelo and Bloemfontein on the N8 highway. Read also Mosala long with Jonathan Boucher and Clinton Lemmetjies decided to take matters into their own hands. The group of firefighters bought bags of concrete mix which they used to fix the pothole. Jansie Smith shared a post on Facebook’s #ImStaying group about the ladies....

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 182 words · Brian Craig

Former Isidingo Actress Soso Rungqu Joins 'Generations: The Legacy'

Never miss important updates! Actress Sonwabise ‘Soso’ Rungqu has joined the stellar cast ofGenerations: The Legacy. The bubbly star is best known for her role in the now-defunct soapie,Isidingo. Read also Soso will be portraying the role of a detective named Zanele Nyathi on the popularSABC1 soapie. The drama series in now behindGomora, which is still at number one spot. A tweep @zie77324534 commented: Enjoyed reading our story? Former Isidingo actress Soso Rungqu has joined Generations: The Legacy....

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 97 words · Grace Collins

Former ‘Uzalo’ Duo Nay Maps and TK Dlamini Set To Return To Boost Ratings

Never miss important updates! Social media users have expressed that they are not really feeling the show any more. SABC has givenUzaloa warning to switch up their storyline. Read also As well Nay Maps and TK Dlamini, they are also preparing to make a comeback to the show. The producers are desperately trying to recover the viewers they have lost. The African original Netflix series will be introducing new characters in the upcoming season....

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 209 words · Michael Carter

Government Unveils R255m State-of-the-Art School, SA Reacts to Pics

The government shared photos of the school on Twitter on Monday. According to tweets by journalist Nabeelah Shaikh, the school has 20 classrooms that can host 600 learners. Briefly.co.zalearned the school has three science labs, a library, three computer labs and one specialist classroom. Read also The government reportedly paid a whopping R255 million to build the modern school. Kids have been excitedly getting ready for their first official day back....

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 154 words · Adam Foster PhD

Grateful: Somizi Mhlongo Gushes About Friends Supporting His Hustle

Never miss important updates! Somizi Mhlongo is doing it all in one go. Taking to Twitter, Somizi showed off how much his friends have been supporting his hustle. Read also What’s impressed him is that his friends paid full price, not asking for a discount. He’s teased aboutpossibly opening a restaurantas well. Somizi’s sneakers are doing well and social media users have been loving the designs. From TV shows, to cookbooks, to new sneakers, Somizi is not letting up when it comes to business....

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 201 words · Christopher Oconnor

Haibo: Man's Friends Pretend to Think He Died, Play Scary Prank on Him

Never miss important updates! A man involved in a scary prank clip that was shared online does not have to imagine. Many of them questioned whether this is the punch in of thing men do all the time. Read also She then decides that her best option is to throw herself on the floor and pretend to be dead. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 103 words · Amanda Roach

Handsome Man Posts Then and Now Pics of Him and His Mom, SA Loves It

Never miss important updates! There is no bond as strong as the one between a mom and her son. Enjoyed reading our story? Read also Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Above all, I am a mom to a cute baby boy. These two have crept into our hearts. Image: @humanrecedeSource: Twitter Read also

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 62 words · Susan Hodges

Hashtag #LovesYouButWon'tMarryYou Trends as SA Discusses Life Partners

Never miss important updates! Many people quite prefer to have a life partner because it’s simply what works for them. Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Read also Above all, I am a mom to a cute baby boy. Locals have shared their thoughts on having a life partner as opposed to getting married. Image: @MacNyandaSource: Twitter Read also

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 67 words · Christopher Stanton

Jay Z, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Raise R346m Bitcoin Funds for Africa

Never miss important updates! The super-model also tagged her bae on her 14 February post. The stunner has been linked to Booker since April 2020. Read also Kendall and Booker were reportedly spotted together in Tahiti in October during Kim Kardashian-West’s 40th birthday. Most of the tweeps shared that Kendall and Booker look cute together. A tweep @eisha102 commented: Enjoyed reading our story? Read also Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

February 16, 2021 · 1 min · 97 words · Deborah Rodriguez