News24 | SEE | N12 West near Edenvale closed due to pile-up involving 28 cars
The N12 West near Edenvale has been closed off to traffic following a major crash involving 28 vehicles.
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News24 | Three common myths about US funding cuts to South Africa
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N12 near Edenvale closed due to multi-vehicle collision
The N12 west near Edenvale was closed off to traffic on Tuesday evening after a multi-vehicle accident with multiple injuries.
TRANSMISSION TRANSITION: Ramokgopa kickstarts SA’s private sector-powered grid expansion
South Africa’s grid bottlenecks are strangling its renewable energy boom. On Tuesday, the minister of electricity and energy announced a new programme aimed at tackling the problem.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, hail in some regions; cool to warm for rest of SA
Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected across much of the country, including Mpumalanga, Gauteng and North West, according to the South African Weather Service.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: SA must learn from China’s digital white elephants and build a sustainable AI tech ecosystem
While China’s AI sector grapples with underutilised infrastructure and stranded assets, South Africa and the broader continent are crafting their own path — one built on local needs, practical applications and sustainable growth.
Newsdeck: White House says Trump will go ahead with tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs on Wednesday, though it provided no details about the size and scope of trade barriersthat have businesses, consumers and investors fretting about an intensifying global trade war.