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IRR launches #PowerToThePeople campaign to end load shedding Eskom has been experiencing generating capacity issues for the last few years, and, according to the power utility’s CEO Andre De Ruyter, they are not likely to be resolved any time soon. Contributor Monday, 18 January 2021, 11:02 The IRR invites South Africans to add their voice to this campaign and help bring an end to load shedding. NATIONAL NEWS - Simple, practical solutions could help bring an end to load shedding and set Eskom on the path to succe...

Photo: Unsplash NATIONAL NEWS - AfriForum and Solidarity have announced that they are preparing a case to challenge government’s proposed monopoly on the buying and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Thursday that the first batch of one million AstraZeneca vaccine vials would arrive in the country in January, with the second batch of 500,000 coming in February. Mkhize explained that vaccines for healthcare workers would be outsourced and distributed through a central distributor, to both the private and public health sectors. T...

IRR welcomes Covid-19 vaccine progress following legal letter to Minister, but important issues remain - IRR 7 January 2021 - The IRR is pleased by the progress made with regards to the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines for South Africans in the 72 hours since the delivery by legal representatives of the Institute of an urgent letter to the Minister of Health. Since the letter, actionable steps have been announced to bring forward the initial availability of vaccines – initially stated to be towards the end of the second quarter. Pressure on government has now laid the groundwork for the ava...