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The City of Johannesburg (Joburg) has strongly responded to Eskom's recent threat of cutting power to multiple areas within the municipality due to an alleged outstanding debt. In a stern statement, Joburg has urged the power utility to retract its public notice within five days, asserting that the information presented by Eskom was both misleading and damaging to the city’s reputation. Background: Eskom’s Public Notice Eskom recently released a public notice claiming that the City of Joburg owed a substantial debt related to the supply of electricity, and warned that if the payment was not settled, several areas would face electricity disconnection. The utility stated that ongoing non-payment by the city could impact their financial stability and ability to maintain consistent power supplies, which is already challenging given South Africa's ongoing power crisis and frequent load-shedding events. The notice alarmed Joburg residents, who feared being left without electricity if...

  Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Mark Lifman, a prominent figure in South Africa’s Cape Town underworld. The 63-year-old, known for his alleged ties to organized crime, was gunned down in a brazen attack outside his home in the upscale suburb of Constantia earlier this month. His killing has sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld, raising questions about a potential power struggle and further highlighting the growing trend of violence linked to the Cape's underworld figures. The Murder Lifman, often referred to as a "businessman" in public circles, had long been a figure of controversy. Known for his association with high-profile criminal activities in the region, he was believed to have been involved in various illicit dealings, including drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering. His death occurred around midnight, when he was ambushed by gunmen as he was returning home. The attackers reportedly fired multiple rounds before ...