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Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo. (Supplied/Kwathole Conexion) Legendary actors Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo were awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2nd annual Golden Elephant Ceremony.The awards ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Dr John Kani Theatre (Market Theatre, Newtown).The pair have starred in multiple productions dating back to the 90s.On Wednesday, legendary actors Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2nd annual Golden Elephant Ceremony. The awards ceremony was held at the Dr John Kani Theatre (Market Theatre, Newtown).The Golden Elephant Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrate South African and international talent, whose contributions have…
Former president Jacob Zuma at the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party rally at Orlando Stadium in Soweto. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G The Pietermaritzburg high court on Thursday postponed a pre-trial hearing in Jacob Zuma’s arms deal case till September 11 to grant his request for further written reasons for the dismissal of his most recent bid to have advocate Billy Downer removed as the state prosecutor in the matter. Judge Nkosinathi Chili said “exceptional circumstances exist that warrant the granting of the request” made by advocate Dali Mpofu, Zuma’s senior counsel. He said due to prior commitments he could, however, only do…
What’s going on here?South Africa is set to auction long-term bonds this week, with investors eagerly awaiting key local economic data that could shed light on the nation’s economic health.What does this mean?The stability of the South African rand on Monday suggests a market on edge, waiting for economic indicators that might influence investment decisions. Meanwhile, the Top-40 index’s slight dip by 0.33% reflects a cautious sentiment. Global factors aren’t helping either: Asian stocks slumped with speculation on US interest rate cuts and anticipation of Nvidia’s earnings report. Rising oil prices, driven by Middle Eastern tensions and supply chain worries,…
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced its 19th annual SA National Parks Week from September 4-9 will be extended to September 14-15 at selected national parks. Throughout this week, free access will be available to most of the 21 national parks managed by SANParks. It will kick off with a celebratory event at Marakele National Park on September 8. Free access to national parks during this time does not include accommodation facilities and other tourist activities. Specific dates for free access to various parks during SA National Parks Week can be found here. SA National Parks Week has attracted many…
Several new artificial intelligence tools have been released this summer that allow for the creation of hyperrealistic photos, making it easier than ever to alter, or entirely fabricate, an image. Experts say it’s becoming increasingly difficult for consumers to discern what is real and what is fake.Among the most powerful new tools is FLUX.1, or Flux, a free AI image generator released in August, which allows for the creation of hyperrealistic images without a subscription.What is Flux?CBS News tested the new tool and found it was able to create convincing images of people in recognizable locations within seconds. Unlike similar…
FILE – An aerial view of Shaft 11 at Impala Platinum Mine, in Rustenburg, South Africa, November 28, 2023. [file photo: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem] Impala Platinum’s CEO said on Thursday he saw little prospect of new platinum mines being built in South Africa as investors struggle with a price slump amid uncertainty over future demand for platinum-group metals due to growth in EVs. Johannesburg-based Impala, which reported an 87% slump in annual profit on Thursday, said its halted projects in South Africa and Zimbabwe were unlikely to be revived as the growing electric vehicle (EV) sector weighs on the outlook for future…
press release Hundreds of delegates, including resellers and vendors will confront the multi-faceted future of rapid artificial intelligence adoption, its risks and opportunities Coming to grips with the countless applications and potential unexpected innovations and risks in Artificial Intelligence adoption will drive the central theme of the Rectron Summit 2024: Future Forward With AI. As a trusted distributor in the industry Rectron strives to improve people’s lives through technology, The annual ICT conference connects Rectron’s network of dealers and vendors from across South Africa, and even some abroad, with the aim to unlock opportunities through emerging technology. “Artificial intelligence has…
Scientists unearth oceans and continents “tag-team” devasted life millions of years ago. Credit: University of Southampton Scientists have revealed how a “tag-team” between the oceans and continents millions of years ago devastated marine life—and altered the course of evolution on Earth. Their study has unearthed a new explanation for a string of severe environmental crises, called oceanic anoxic events, which happened between 185 and 85 million years ago. These occurred when the seas became critically depleted of dissolved oxygen. Experts from the University of Southampton, which led the study, said these events triggered significant biological upheavals, including mass extinctions of…
The National Health Department has warned about increased German measles (rubella) cases in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape. The department has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are up to date with vaccination schedules against serious diseases that are prevented by vaccines as the country was experiencing an increase in rubella cases in these provinces. In a statement on Thursday, the department said it was alerted by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) about the “notable” rising number of cases in various parts of these provinces. ALSO READ | Mpox ‘not the new…
The Boks will — unusually — start as favourites against the All Blacks when the two sides clash at Ellis Park on Saturday. This article was originally published by a www.dailymaverick.co.za . Read the Original article here. .