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SA moving towards a total blackout, says energy analyst

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Energy analyst Sampson Mamphweli warns that South Africa is heading towards a total blackout.   Earlier, Eskom warned of the possibility of Stage 6 power cuts. In a briefing earlier, the power utility explained it had suffered significant losses overnight. It adds the current strike by employees also poses a serious challenge. “The strike itself came […]

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In a devastating twist of fate, apprentice jockey Rachel Venniker will not ride in the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday after she had a fall at the start of a race on Monday at the Greyville racecourse.

Written by on 28 June 2022

Gold Circle’s Marketing and Events Executive Steve Marshall said Venniker was unseated when her horse reared as the gates opened at the start of the eighth race. “She suffered concussion and whiplash and as a precautionary measure, her doctor has advised that she takes time off,” said Marshall. Marshall says it is unfortunate that Saturday […]

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Digital Migration | ConCourt rules against Communications Minister

Written by on 28 June 2022

The ConCourt has ruled against Communications Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni in the analogue switch-off case. The 31 October deadline for set-top boxes has been declared unconstitutional. Justice Mhlantla says the minister should have given notice to industry stakeholders of the planned switch-off, in order to canvas their views. e.tv has welcomed the ruling. Source: eNCA

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Lack of resources, insufficient training hamper police effectiveness

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it’s almost a year after the July riots and police in KwaZulu-Natal are still not adequately prepared to respond to any possible future unrest. The opposition party is conducting oversight visits to crime-ridden police stations in the province. On Monday, senior members of the party inspected police stations and satellite […]

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Residents want Enyobeni Tavern owner to explain why minors allowed to consume alcohol

Written by on 28 June 2022

Several Eastern Cape residents are calling on the owners of the Enyobeni Tavern to provide reasons behind teenagers being allowed to consume alcohol on their business premises. At least 21 young people were killed at the tavern on Sunday morning – including teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. Investigations are underway into the possible cause of the […]

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