JUST IN: Truck crash and diesel spillage cause total road closure of N1

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JOHANNESURG - Following the earlier motor vehicle accident involving two trucks on the N1 South before Maraisburg Road, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmedt that all lanes of the N1 South are closed to traffic. According to JMPD, this closure is necessary to allow emergency personnel to safely manage the scene and clear the diesel spillage and overturned vehicle. "Three slight injuries have been reported, and one of the trucks has overturned, spilling diesel. Emergency personnel and Law Enforcement are on scene, and initially, three lanes were affected and closed off, causing heavy delays. "All lanes of the N1 South are currently closed before Maraisburg Road. Vehicles are being diverted at Gordon Road. Significant and heavy traffic congestion is being experienced on the N1 South and surrounding areas," said JMPD. The estimated time for the scene to be cleared and the N1 South to be reopened is approximately 4 hours. Motorists...
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Eskom recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in South Africa

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JOHANNESBURG - The 2025 Top Employers have been announced and Eskom has been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa. 
This prestigious accolade places the entity among an elite group of organisations globally acknowledged for their dedication to creating an exceptional workplace, by developing and embedding Human Resources (HR) policies and people practices.

ABOUT TOP EMPLOYERS 

The Top Employers Institute is the No.1 global authority on HR strategies and certification is based on a rigorous benchmarking process, which evaluates organisations across six key HR domains, covering 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and many more. The Top Employers Institute has certified more than 2300 organisations across 121 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of millions of employees globally.

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, celebrated this recognition today by saying: “As an organisation, we are honoured to be recognised as a Top Employer for 2025. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and this achievement reinforces our dedication to their growth, well-being, and empowerment. This recognition is not just an acknowledgment of our people policies and practices but, more importantly, a testament to the collective effort and commitment of every member of our Eskom team. It further reflects the high performance and ethical culture that we are steadily building together; a culture that embodies our six culture cornerstones of People Prioritisation, Operational Excellence, Financial Prudency, Accountability, Customer Centricity and Values-driven.”

“As we celebrate this achievement, it will inspire us to continue striving for excellence while fostering an ethical high-performance culture. Together, we are committed to ensuring that Eskom remains a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and belonging — a place where individuals can thrive, succeed, and help take Eskom to new heights,” concluded Marokane.

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