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News24 | Eskom’s grid build is too slow. It’s time for private sector action – report
A new report proposes two models to facilitate private sector involvement in building the transmission grid.
FRIDAY, 19 APRIL 2024, 06:06
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A new report proposes two models to facilitate private sector involvement in building the transmission grid.
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Melinda Ferguson explores the toxic whirlwind of AKA and Anele’s relationship that led to a fateful night of arguments, alleged abuse, and a devastating fall.
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Jacques Nienaber’s somewhat muted return to South Africa with Leinster has highlighted the mixed reactions between his home country and Ireland over his new gig.
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Day one at the Senior National Track and Field Champs saw old dog Akani Simbine bare his fangs, youngster Viwe Jingqi take her first nationals in her stride, and Glenrose Xaba finally win the 5 000m.
South Africa
Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, a funder of former president Jacob Zuma, on Thursday unveiled his plans for the upcoming elections, in which he will run as an independent candidate in Gauteng and the Free State.
South Africa
Feuds over routes between the two associations has been going on for years.
South Africa
Syndicates have allegedly stolen more than 50 cars and driven them across the border.
South Africa
Motsoaledi has facilitated process of distributing Identity Documents to some individuals in Ganyesa
World
There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. The extent of Israel’s strike weren’t yet clear.
World
Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
World
The streaming giant also said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.
World
Benjamin Netanyahu’s representatives have agreed to take US concerns “into account”, the White House says.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Africa
Kenya’s military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday, President William Ruto announced.
Africa
A military helicopter reportedly carrying senior military officers has crashed and caught fire.
Africa
The United Kingdom’s push to send migrants to Rwanda this week again faced resistance from the House of Commons and House of Lords.
Business
Oil and gold prices have jumped, while shares have fallen.
Business
The regulator calls the data a “wake up call”, and says parents and industry need to do more.
Business
Business
Politics
The province is also known for its political violence.
Politics
Opposition parties reacted with disappointment to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink’s second SOCA.
Politics
Twenty-four of those parties will only contest the polls provincially.
Politics
Political parties in the Western Cape have signed the electoral code of conduct.
Sport
Marseille are through to the Europa League semi-finals after they beat Benfica 4-2 on penalties at the Stade Velodrome.
Sport
For only the third time in the 21st century, England has no teams in the semi-finals of the Champions League or Europa League – so what has gone wrong?
Sport
Ulster’s Mike Lowry says the province are well aware of the importance of Friday night’s return to URC action against Cardiff at Kingspan Stadium.
Sport
Manchester City and Chelsea target Jamal Musiala, Arsenal eye Alexander Isak and Michael Olise, Besiktas interested in Pep Lijnders, plus more.
Education
Rising inflation and falling pupil numbers also forcing schools to cut spending on extracurricular activities
Primary schools across England are having to shed staff and cancel trips and activities this year as rising inflation and falling pupil numbers cause a rapid deterioration in their finances.
A survey of more than 1,000 school leaders and teachers by the National Foundation for...
Education
After years of tolerating unruly protests, some schools are starting to suspend and expel students, raising questions about where they should draw the line.
Education
The president’s campaign has featured initiatives aimed at young people, union workers and environmentalists, but it is not clear that they will be sufficient to rekindle support in those groups.
Education
[The Herald] Education, through science and technology, is a tool of national development and economic growth that all children should embrace in line with the country’s economic blueprint, the National Development Strategy 1, President Mnangagwa has said.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
MaMkhize has been in and out of court of fraud and corruption charges. This Sunday she’ll address her criminal past on Carte Blanche…
Lifestyle
Certain cat breeds, such as the Maine Coon and Ragdoll, are known for their bigger size compared to other cats.
Lifestyle
‘You are a good advertiser’: Tito Mboweni had his social media followers talking with his latest Lucky Star post.
Entertainment
Boity Pink Sapphire Eau de parfum was launched back in 2020.
Entertainment
While Oscar Pistorius is doing odd jobs at a church, the former star athlete’s murder trial has been turned into a ‘bite-sized’ opera.
Entertainment
Entertainment
The Caine Prize for African Writing is a registered charity whose aim is to bring African writing to a wider audience using our annual literary award.
Science/Tech
Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads in its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: If you think you’ve been seeing an awful lot more Reddit results lately when you search on Google, you’re not imagining things. The internet is in upheaval, and for website owners the rules of “winning” Google Search have never been murkier. Google’s generative AI search engine is coming from one direction. It’s creeping closer to...
Science/Tech
While 12P/Pons-Brooks may not be as famous as Halley’s, its appearance close to Jupiter is causing great excitement for stargazers
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The green, horned “Devil comet” is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.
The comet – real name 12P/Pons-Brooks – was nicknamed...
Science/Tech
Michael Larabel reports via Phoronix: With the Framework 16 laptop one of the performance pieces I’ve been meaning to carry out has been seeing out Linux performs against Microsoft Windows 11 for this AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS powered modular/upgradeable laptop. Recently getting around to it in my benchmarking queue, I also compared the performance of Ubuntu 23.10 to the near final Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on...
Motoring
Although shown on Chinese websites almost a year ago, Haval parent company, Great Wall Motors (GWM), has seemingly opted to…
Motoring
While approved for production form later this year, domestic market bound models will only become available towards the end of the year.
Motoring
Motoring
Updated Opel Corsa and Jeep Wrangler, turbo Citroen C3 and electric Fiat 500e introduced in 2024.
Health
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.
Health
The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.
Health
The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.
Health
After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.
Nature
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.
Nature
South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.