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Several senior Eastern Cape ANC MPLs will not return to the legislature after being left off the party’s provincial candidate list for the 2024 general election. The IEC released the final candidate lists for parliament and the nine provincial legislatures on Wednesday. Seasoned politicians who did not make the cut include former health MEC Sindiswa Gomba, standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) provincial chair Mxolisi Dimaza, transport portfolio committee chair Xolani Malamlela and . ....
Eastern Cape municipalities that have been battling to service Eskom debt have been given a lifeline after finance minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday the introduction of a new R2bn conditional grant to fund the rollout of smart prepaid meters. This will begin with municipalities that have been approved for debt relief. ....
This week on Maui, there’s major tribute concerts to Jimmy Buffet with Jake Shimabukuro and songwriter Mac McAnnaly, and a Willie K Tribute by Makana. There’s also events celebrating Mardi Gras, Valentines Day, Chinese New Year and a football viewing for the weekend. ....