Magashule Supporters Plan Revolt Vs Step-Aside Resolution; J&J Rollout Paused

LOCAL NEWS

• ANC SG Magashule reportedly working to mobilise a revolt against the NEC'S step-aside rule, with the help of supporters in various committees.
  • Columnist notes challenges to the step-aside decision are now being made at sub-committees.
  • Magashule has also unilaterally broadened the scope of the resolution (noted yesterday) to also include those facing allegations of corruption, which was not part of the ANC's wording.
  • Provinces have until Thursday to submit names of those implicated in corruption - a move which analysts say is intended to bog down the step-aside process
• SA Medical Association says suspension of J&J vaccine rollout is not a cause for panic, as it is just a precaution, and should hopefully not last long. HealthMin Mkhize says he is hopeful it will last only a few days
• Eskom warns the system remains under severe strain, with load shedding remaining a risk for the rest of the week.
  • Eskom was forced to implement load shedding late on Tuesday after breakdowns at generating units and delays in getting other units back online.
  • While load shedding was suspended at 05h00 this morning, because the group's energy grid is old and prone to breakdowns, the threat of rolling blackouts returning is ever-present
• Eskom raises R76m in sale of two buildings that forms part of a broader R2bn plan to sell non-core property assets. Although this is a drop in the ocean for its R464bn in debt, it represents a positive step towards shoring up its balance sheet