insert_link Oshiwambo Aantu 11 oya hulithile moshiponga momina yo Platimun mo S.A. O BBC oya lopota kutya oshiponga osha holoka komatango gohela mo Impala Rustenburg moshikandjo North West. Omupopiliko gwehangano Johan Theron okwati aantu 86 oyali momina,no 11 oya hulitha. Omanga yamwe ya thigwa yeehamekwa noonkondo. Oshikonga shehupitho momina osheya pehulilo,nomakonakono oga tamekithwa,shiikwatelela ku Theron. Tati oshiponga osha kwatelamo ongodhi ndjoka ya kwatakanithwa ke lift-embamba ,ndyoka hali fala noku kutha aantu moshilambo shomina. Ne lift olya tameke tali ende lyuuka pevi inaashi […] todayNovember 28, 2023
insert_link Business / Economics The DA in SA petitions Eskom over alleged misleading load-shedding schedules The DA in South Africa has petitioned the Eskom system operator over alleged misleading load-shedding schedules. The party questions Eskom’s adherence to the national code of practice for load-shedding, citing concerns of potential violations. They call for an investigation into whether the power utility is intentionally deviating from regulations and if such actions have an impact on consumers. The DA’s Samantha Graham-Maré says industry experts suggest some areas experienced 12 […] todayNovember 28, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa My Vote Counts is calling on the minister of Home Affairs to publicise the electoral reform progress reports My Vote Counts is calling on Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi to publish the progress reports on the Electoral Reform consultation panel and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. The minister was scheduled to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Home Affairs last week to provide an update on these two matters but did not attend. My Vote Counts’, Boikanyo Moloto, says the public must have access to adequate information related […] todayNovember 28, 2023 5
South Africa SAfrica-mining-accident 11 killed as South Africa platinum mine lift plunges Johannesburg, Nov 28, 2023 (AFP) - An elevator carrying workers to the surface at a giant South African platinum mine plunged out of control killing 11 and injuring 75, the mine operators said Tuesday. Impala Platinum said the "devastating accident" happened on Monday at its Rustenburg mine, northwest of Johannesburg, as more than 80 employees were leaving a shaft at the end of their shift. The alert was raised shortly […] todayNovember 28, 2023 2
insert_link Africa South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources Aalia Cassim, University of the Witwatersrand; Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand; Julia Taylor, University of the Witwatersrand, and Rod Crompton, University of the Witwatersrand There are many unknowns about how societies will manage the climate transition. And the associated energy transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy. The climate transition will require significant levels of investment – estimated at US$1 trillion a year in developing markets, excluding China. […] todayNovember 28, 2023 11
insert_link South Africa SA’s Dlamini-Zuma urges men to take a stand for the safety of women and girls across the African continent SA's Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urges men to take a stand for the safety of women and girls across the African continent. Speaking at the third Africa Union Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity in Pretoria, Dlamini-Zuma emphasises the need for men to raise their voices, fostering awareness against gender-based violence and femicide. The two-day conference, she notes, will delve into social […] todayNovember 28, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC government is bringing about real transformation ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is bringing about real transformation in giving access to clean running water to people across the country. He unveiled the Bhekindodo Water Scheme in Jozini’s ward ten in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, as part of the ANC’s election campaign. Ramaphosa has assured Jozini residents that the water roll-out project, benefitting 484 households, will see them accessing clean water. todayNovember 27, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema says the EFF has revived the interest of the youth in politics EFF leader Julius Malema says the party has changed the face of politics including reviving the interest of the youth in politics. He addressed the party’s Free State Provincial Ground Forces Forum yesterday. Young people between the ages of 16 and 29 made up the majority of first-time registrations at 78.31-percent during the voter registration weekend earlier this month. Malema says the youth of South Africa have had enough of […] todayNovember 27, 2023 2
insert_link South Africa ANC denounces the recent leaks criticising its candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections The ANC has strongly denounced the recent leaks criticising its candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections. The party says the unauthorised statements were made by individuals who lack the official capacity. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says such behaviour violates it’s values and principles and will not be tolerated, as the party embodies a rich tradition of democratic practices. Bhengu-Motsiri says the 2024 national and provincial ANC candidate […] todayNovember 27, 2023 1