'Eskom decision taken to boost its borrowing powers' | Subdued former Tshwane mayor granted R10k bail for fraud

Download the SowetanLIVE app [image: SowetanLIVE]( [image: SowetanLIVE]( [image: SowetanLIVE] Morning Newsletter — April 4 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------- [News]( | [South Africa]( ['Eskom decision taken to boost its borrowing powers']( [image: 'Eskom decision taken to boost its borrowing powers']( National Treasury says its controversial decision to exempt Eskom from reporting expenditure irregularities in its financial statements was taken to boost the borrowing powers of the embattled power utility. [Read more >>]( Top stories [News]( | [South Africa]( [Subdued former Tshwane mayor granted R10k bail for fraud]( [image: 'Eskom decision taken to boost its borrowing powers']( Disgraced former Tshwane mayor Dr Murunwa Makwarela sat in the dock with his shoulders slouched and looking to the ground as his lawyer pleaded with judge Nicka Setshogoe to grant him bail on Monday. [Read more >>]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [Ex-boyfriend who allegedly stabbed woman multiple times in head and neck arrested]( [image: 'Eskom decision taken to boost its borrowing powers']( A man who allegedly killed his 26-year-old ex-girlfriend is expected to appear before the Namakgale magistrate’s court on Wednesday on a murder charge. [Read more >>]( [News]( | [South Africa]( [Parliamentary adviser says evidence leaders can present evidence to committee without Mkhwebane]( [image: 'Eskom decision taken to boost its borrowing powers']( Parliamentary legal adviser Fatima Ebrahim says it is acceptable for evidence leaders at the inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office to present evidence to the committee without her and her legal team's presence. [Read more >>]( [News]( [Join the mySowetan community and you could win your share of R50,000]( SPONSORED | Download the Sowetan's interactive new app, register, say #HolaMySowetan and you'll stand a chance to score a cash prize [Read more >>]( [Opinion]( | [Columnists]( [TESSA DOOMS | Policy-oriented coalitions better than just bid to remove ANC from office]( Political scientists Michael Laver and Norman Schofield favour policy-oriented coalitions, arguing that when policy drives coalition building those whose policies are most effective end up directing the course of governance and lead to more effective access to office and power... [Read more >>]( [Opinion]( | [Columnists]( [ANN BERNSTEIN | Honest diagnosis of issues will lead to better education]( The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is disappointed by the dismissive comments made by national basic education spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga published in your newspaper (‘Department slams report on SA education system’, The Sowetan 29 March 2023). [Read more >>]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Opinion]( | [Columnists]( [SOWETAN | Killers know policing in SA too poor]( [S Mag]( | [Food & Drink]( [A few Easter weekend eats to try from Chef Sharon Pye]( [S Mag]( | [Culture]( [King Khosi reigns supreme with plan to give to charity]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [‘Screamer’ Tshabalala denies interfering with coaching at Bucs]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [SIHLE NDEBELE | Time ripe for Broos needs to consider Mothiba again]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [Manousakis blames grief, complacency for Bay's slump]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [Gallants may face Safa penalty over Libya fracas]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [Mkhize wary of newly crowned champs Downs]( [Sport]( | [Cricket]( [Buoyant mood around cricket in SA uplifting]( [Sport]( | [Soccer]( [Investment the catalyst of Callies' current form – Kopo]( [Sport]( | [Boxing]( [Kungwane to host first tourney since BSA, SABC deal]( [Sport]( | [Boxing]( [Devastated Zingange needs R35,000 for shoulder operation]( [Unsubscribe]( • • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 04-04-2023 by Digital News, 16 Empire Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg,, Gauteng, 2193 [Arena Holdings]( is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By [Arena Holdings](