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Critics Slam Free State Premier's Empty Promises

2/23/2025

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Khumalo Critiques Premier

Mohau Khumalo from ACT criticized Free State Premier Letsoha-Mathae's SOPA as lacking substance and being repetitive.
EFF's Bosanku Msimanga suggested the Premier's silence on corruption implies personal involvement in allegations.
Critical issues include infrastructure decay and high unemployment, leading to businesses leaving the province.
MECs had mixed reactions; some praised the Premier's plans, while others called for action against corruption.
The Premier aims to create over 30,000 jobs and invest in infrastructure, but skepticism persists due to past unfulfilled promises.

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Eskom Escalates Loadshedding

Eskom increased loadshedding from Stage 3 to Stage 6 on February 23, 2025, after multiple unit failures at Camden Power Station.
This abrupt change came after over 20 days without loadshedding, causing renewed public frustration.
Many South Africans suspect sabotage, connecting outages to political tensions regarding a proposed VAT hike.
The economic fallout is significant, with small businesses suffering losses and households struggling to meet basic needs.
Eskom intends to discuss the crisis in a media briefing, though previous commitments have frequently failed.

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Khumalo Critiques Premier

Mohau Khumalo from ACT criticized Free State Premier Letsoha-Mathae's SOPA as lacking substance and being repetitive.
EFF's Bosanku Msimanga suggested the Premier's silence on corruption implies personal involvement in allegations.
Critical issues include infrastructure decay and high unemployment, leading to businesses leaving the province.
MECs had mixed reactions; some praised the Premier's plans, while others called for action against corruption.
The Premier aims to create over 30,000 jobs and invest in infrastructure, but skepticism persists due to past unfulfilled promises.

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