Eskom Reaction

South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kayum Ahmed says the death penalty is not the answer.

Media and Writers Firm manager Rich Mkhondo believes that a referendum on death penalty should be held.

Eskom Spokesperson, Andrew Etzinger says an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse of a coal silo at the Majuba power station.

Energy Analyst, Bobby Pieke has cautioned that Eskom is facing more challenges than the current blackouts.

The current round of load shedding will have a dire effect on the South African economy according to economist Mike Schussler. In addition it also increases traffic jams and affects students studying for matric exams.

Sarah Kimani speaks to Portland Communications who has revealed that South Africa is at the top of the Africa Twitter chain.

Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane has urged young South Africans to emulate the spirit of patriotism and the love of the country Mbulaheni Mulaudzi showed to the world.

Illicit trading in South Africa has become as huge problem, in the past four years the trade has cost the government close to R18 billion.

At the moment 2/3 of illicit cigarettes are manufactured in the country.