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Stage 6 load shedding expected to continue till Wednesday, says André de Ruyter
Eskom’s outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) André de Ruyter has reportedly said that stage 6 load shedding will continue across the country, as the power utility works around the clock to repair brokedown generation units. Read more…
Algeria releases mother of wanted dissident
The mother of prominent French-Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui has been released from custody but remains under court supervision, a rights group said on Monday, a week after her arrest. Read more…
International Relation and Co-operation Minister Naledi Pandor has spoken out after Israel blamed South Africa and Algeria for the removal of an Israeli representative at the African Union assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, over the weekend. Read more…
WATCH | Robert Mugabe’s son arrested after allegedly damaging friend’s property worth $12 000
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son, Robert junior, has reportedly been arrested after he allegedly damaged property at a party in the capital Harare. Read more…
Mauritius braces for intense Cyclone Freddy
Mauritius was battening down the hatches on Monday as an intense tropical cyclone moved closer, with flights cancelled and normal life at a standstill in the Indian Ocean island nation. Read more…
A Limpopo man who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend’s mother, 77, and attempted to kill his ex, 32, before kidnapping her five-year-old son has handed himself over to the police. Read more…
Economists want Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech to address SA’s electricity crisis
The ears of many South Africans concerned about the financial state of the country will be perked up as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech looms, with many economists feeling that Eskom and the electricity crisis plaguing the country will top the agenda. Read more…
Nigeria’s hardships feed election disinformation
Disinformation has spiralled before Nigeria’s presidential ballot on Saturday as the nation faces challenges ranging from threats from criminal gunmen to a stuttering economy and a currency crisis. Read more…
‘I wish I had one last chance to thank you’ – Don Design pens heartfelt tribute to AKA
South African musician Don Design has taken to social media to open up about the heartbreak he feels and how “rough” the past couple of days have been trying to deal with the death of his friend and colleague, AKA. Read more…
Etzebeth powers into Euro award contention
Eben Etzebeth has earned a place on the EPCR Player of the Year 2023 longlist after a stellar Champions Cup pool stage campaign for debutants Sharks. Read more…
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