# The minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government has exceeded expectations in eliminating load reduction. Seven of the nine provinces have now ended the practice, with the Eastern Cape being the latest last week. Ramokgopa says work continues in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. He remains confident that both provinces will be completed as […]
# Rugby: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the new protocol limiting coaches’ interaction with referees could lead to consequences World Rugby didn’t think about. Coaches now have far less clarity around on-field decisions, leading to Italian coach Gonzalo Quesada copping a ban and formal warning after his outburst after last month’s match against the All […]
# The Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum is underway in Johannesburg, bringing together stakeholders to discuss Africa’s energy, infrastructure and economic development needs. Speakers say smart partnerships are needed to accelerate projects towards bankable feasibility and attract investment. The forum is also focusing on critical minerals and regional integration. The Development Bank of Southern […]
# WhatsApp messages presented at the Madlanga Commission suggest slain taxi boss Mswazi Msibi allegedly used businessman Ze Nxumalo to influence an Ekurhuleni transport tender. Chief Evidence Leader Chaskalson says Msibi allegedly identified a Project Management Unit and technical services contract before it was advertised, apparently for Kamprock Proprietary Limited. The tender relates to Ekurhuleni’s […]
# US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time. This according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded yesterday. Just 33-percent of respondents said they approved of Trump’s performance in the White House, while 64-percent disapproved. Trump’s […]
# Gholf: Die tweemalige Amerikaanse Ope-kampioen, Bryson DeChambeau, het sy deelname aan vanjaar se Nedbank-uitdaging bevestig. Die toernooi vind vroeg in Desember plaas op die Gary Player-buiteklub in Sun City, Noordwes. DeChambeau het vanjaar ook die LIV Gholf-toernooi op Steyn City in Johannesburg gewen. Die Suid-Afrikaanse gholfikoon, Gary Player, wat in sy loopbaan nege major-titels […]
# Die DA sê die Gautengse Departement van Landbou en Landelike Ontwikkeling het tussen 2022 en vanjaar meer as 20,6-miljoen-rand aan 211 geleenthede bestee, terwyl boere aanhou sukkel. Die DA-lid, Bronwynn Engelbrecht, sê die besteding is onthul tydens antwoorde op vrae in die provinsiale wetgewer. Sy sê die departement moet voorkeur gee aan landbou-infrastruktuur, veeartsenykundige […]
# Die Kaapse Skiereilandse Universiteit vir Tegnologie het al sy kampusse en koshuise gesluit ná toenemende studente-onrus. Die besluit volg nadat ‘n brand gestig is naby die Ou Onderwysgebou op die kampus in Bellville. Geen beserings is aangemeld nie. Akademiese bedrywighede is opgeskort en studente het opdrag gekry om koshuise te ontruim. Die betogings hou […]
# ‘n Drie-meter-lange krokodil is in die Vaalrivier gesien, en owerhede waarsku mense om nie te swem of aan water-bedrywighede deel te neem tot die dier gevang is nie. Charles van der Merwe van die Water-wetstoepassingspan sê daar is reeds ‘n vanghok. Die reptiel, waarskynlik ‘n Wes-Afrika slanksnuit-krokodil, is nie aggressief nie, maar steeds gevaarlik. […]
