Gas tanker explosion death toll rises:
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the number of those that have died as a result of the tragic gas tanker explosion in Boksburg in December has increased to 40.
: SAnews – South African News NeoB
Mchunu to recommission refurbished Durban’s flood-damaged water infrastructure:
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will on Friday, 13 January 2023, officially recommission aqueduct 1 and open reservoir 3 at Umgeni’s Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
Open tender for Transnet non-operational locomotives:
State ports and freight rail company Transnet has announced that it will issue an open tender for eligible original equipment manufacturers to step in to rehabilitate locomotives supplied by CRRC E-Loco Supply.
: SAnews – South African News NeoB
Nzimande confident police will nab suspects in Fort Hare killings:
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, says he remains confident that the police will arrest those behind the suspected assassination attempt on the University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor, Sakhela Buhlungu.
: SAnews – South African News DikelediM
Economic growth facing challenges – Godongwana:
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says international and local challenges continue to pose as obstacles in the growth of the economy.
: SAnews – South African News NeoB
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