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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) could be forced to reimburse consumers for electricity tariff hikes. This article was originally published by a businesstech.co.za . Read the Original article here. .
The national interest is a useful concept that does not receive sufficient critical engagement. Conceptually, it is considered to express the ambition or reason of a state. States must perceive, articulate and pursue their national interest.In the early 1990s, the world consolidated around the Western-led rules-based order. South Africa joined by embracing a human-centred approach guided by the value-based Constitution. This turn to democracy ushered in a new political reality and a new national interest.Thirty years later, the world is fracturing, and South Africa is again pivoting. The Government of National Unity (GNU), comprising several parties, demonstrates a reboot in…
Months after the formation of SA’s now third-largest political party, uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK), it has established its highest decision-making body, called the National High Command, but has no intention of holding an elective conference any time soon.It first wants to ensure “maximum stability” and have a “presence” in all corners of South Africa. This means that leader Jacob Zuma continues to have the prerogative to appoint leadership structures at all levels — indefinitely.Established in late 2023 without any leadership structures or clear policies, MK contested its first general election on 29 May and won 15% of the national vote.“The MKP…
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that he is willing to engage with anyone who has ideas on reforming healthcare in South Africa – but not if it involves keeping medical aids in place. This article was originally published by a businesstech.co.za . Read the Original article here. .
A British national wanted in South Africa over allegations of bribes paid in a deal struck with state-owned power utility, Eskom, lost a bid to block his extradition. This article was originally published by a www.news24.com . Read the Original article here. .
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The South Africa team will gather for a national training camp from August 25 to 30 at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban to prepare for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be now held in the UAE from October 3-20. The team previously had a week-long skills camp held in Tshwane this month.Cricket South Africa (CSA) said the team will intensify their practice for the mega event in KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on scenario training and intra-squad matches, before the national selection committee announces the final squad for the World Cup.The six-day camp sees the return…
BBC Studios Africa will be dubbing some of its children’s content on CBeebies (DStv 306) into several South African languages, in addition to English, for September. This includes isiZulu, Sesotho, Tsonga, and Afrikaans. From the 2nd to the 29th of September, CBeebies will air popular shows in isiZulu, Sesotho, Tsonga, and Afrikaans daily between 19:00 and 21:00. The shows being dubbed for children to watch in their home languages include Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Enormous Radish, The Fox and the Hen, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Ugly Duckling, and Three Little Pigs. Additionally,…
CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa, and Ogihara Thailand, have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM). The JV will be known as Ogihara SA, with the plant located in the Dube TradePort (DTP), in Durban. This article was originally published by a www.engineeringnews.co.za . Read the Original article here. .
30 sporting heroes, local legends and Olympians are set to be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame! South Africa (22 August 2024) — South Africa’s story is one of triumph, unity, and resilience, driven by the extraordinary achievements of its people. This narrative is perhaps most vividly illustrated through the power of sport. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” South Africans have repeatedly felt this unity and pride, whether it’s…
Ogihara South Africa is a new joint venture between Toyota Tsusho Africa, a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, in collaboration with Ogihara (Thailand) Corporation and Toyota South Africa Motors. This article was originally published by a www.iol.co.za . Read the Original article here. .