# Willem Els van die Instituut vir Sekerheidstudies sê verlede week se twee bomontploffings by Woolworths-winkels in Gauteng en die Vrystaat beklemtoon breër kommer oor georganiseerde misdaad en afpersing in Suid-Afrika. Die eerste ontploffing het Donderdag by Woolworths se tak in Menlynpark in Pretoria plaasgevind. Die tweede was minder as 24-uur later by die Preller […]
# The Institute for Security Studies’ Willem Els says last week’s two bomb blasts at Woolworths stores in Gauteng and the Free State highlight broader concerns about organised crime and extortion in South Africa. The first explosion took place at Woolworths Menlyn Park in Pretoria on Thursday, and the second less than 24-hours later at […]
# Six suspects have been arrested and a kidnapping victim rescued during a police operation in Bloemfontein in the Free State yesterday. Police acted on intelligence that led them to the location where the victim was being held. The victim was found unharmed and safely recovered. The suspects are expected to appear in court soon. […]
# ‘n Nuwe verslag oor Suid-Afrika se Billike Energie-oordrag waarsku duisende werksgeleenthede wat onregstreeks van Sasol afhanklik is, is in gevaar sonder dringende beplanning. ‘n Chemiese ingenieur Bruce Young sê ongeveer 27-duisend regstreekse en 425-duisend onregstreekse werksgeleenthede maak staat op Sasol se bedrywighede. Verouderende infrastruktuur, dalende steenkoolgehalte, gastekorte en wêreldwye druk om uitstralings te verminder, […]
# A new report on South Africa’s just energy transition warns that thousands of jobs linked to Sasol could be at risk without urgent planning. Chemical engineer Bruce Young says about 27-thousand direct and 425-thousand indirect jobs depend on Sasol’s operations. Ageing infrastructure, declining coal quality, gas shortages and global pressure to cut emissions are […]
# ‘n Ontploffing in die vroeë oggendure het ‘n tweede Woolworths-winkel getref, hierdie keer in Bloemfontein, nadat ‘n soortgelyke voorval in die Menlynpark-winkelsentrum in Pretoria vroeër die week plaasgevind het. Volgens berigte het ‘n ploftoestel binne in die winkel ontplof. Geen beserings is aangemeld nie. Owerhede ondersoek die omstandighede rondom die ontploffing en of die […]
# A second Woolworths store has been hit by an explosion – this time in Bloemfontein in the early hours of this morning, following a similar incident at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria earlier this week. Reports say an explosive device detonated inside the store, prompting emergency services and police to respond. No injuries […]
# Eskom says three young South African scientists will represent the country at the International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair in Turkey next month. They will present projects on rocket science, climate impacts on fish, and advanced mathematical modelling. The delegation includes learners from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and the Free State. Their research […]
# Eskom sê drie jong Suid-Afrikaanse wetenskaplikes sal die land volgende maand by die Internasionale Wiskunde-, Wetenskap- en Ingenieurstentoonstelling in Turkye verteenwoordig. Hulle sal projekte oor vuurpylwetenskap, die uitwerking van klimaat op visse en gevorderde wiskundige modellering aanbied. Die afvaardiging sluit leerders van die Wes-Kaap, Oos-Kaap en die Vrystaat in. Hul navorsing wissel van die […]
