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Suspected construction mafia members will appear in the Camperdown Magistrate’s Court. (Google© Streetview, Google Maps, taken 2019) KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested five alleged construction mafia suspects linked to the blocking of a bridge construction site in uMsunduzi, outside Pietermaritzburg.The five accused, aged between 28 and 44, were arrested by the provincial Reaction Task Team on Saturday.KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said: “Police responded to reports of a group of people who were disturbing activities at a construction site where a bridge is under construction in uMsunduzi.”Netshiunda said the accused had been charged with intimidation and disturbance of a construction…

Cold and wet weather is expected to continue in the Western Cape this week with a series of cold fronts still to make landfall over the coming days. “A series of cold fronts are still on track to make landfall, resulting in a week of wet and cold conditions. [Monday] will see the coldest daytime temperatures, and the next cold front with rain is expected to arrive on Tuesday. “Between 10 and 20mm of rain is expected over the western parts, and between 40 and 60mm can be expected over the southern western mountains,” the Western Cape Local Government, Environmental…

Eskom believes that load shedding will be a thing of the past by March 2025. South Africa’s economy has been strained by load shedding since 2007, but Eskom looks set to turn a corner after 18 years. Eskom said it is on track with its generation operation recovery plan, which would ensure enough power is available to prevent load shedding from needing to occur again. The power utility said improving operations at the Matla power station in Mpumalanga has been a key reason for the suspension of load shedding for roughly 140 days. As reported by SABC News, Matla Power…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage throughout Ukraine on Monday, and at least three people were reported killed in the attack that appeared to target energy infrastructure.The barrage began around midnight and continued after daybreak in what appeared to be Russia’s biggest attack against Ukraine in weeks.According to Ukraine’s air force, there were multiple groups of Russian drones moving towards eastern, northern, southern, and central regions of Ukraine, followed by multiple cruise and ballistic missiles. Explosions were heard in the capital, Kyiv. Power and water supplies in the city have been disrupted by the…

It’s been an interesting week in South African politics. Senior ANC members have conceded that there are deep rooted problems that lead to its decline in the May elections.It is also bleeding members who are going off to form new parties. However, these new entities face significant challenges, as seen with the rise and fall of COPE. Meanwhile, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have also experienced turbulence, losing a founding member to the newly formed MKP.Stay tuned as we explore these developments and their implications for South Africa’s future.Guests:Dr Ntando Sindane, Public law lecturer and political commentator, and Dr Fikile…

Chainlink breaks out with strong momentum. Historical correlation and incoming altseason to spur LINK’s bull run.  Chainlink [LINK] has recently broken through a crucial resistance level at $10.6 on the 4-hour timeframe, achieving an impressive 18.58% return on investment. This breakout was marked by strong momentum, with no immediate retest, signaling potential strength in the price action. Source: Ola Wealth/X However, challenges remain in the mid-term downtrend that has persisted since March. The next significant resistance levels to watch are at $13.1 and $16.8. The key question now is whether this strong rally will continue. Weekly outlook Over the past…

The ever-growing mountain of electronic waste (e-waste) poses a significant threat to our planet. A staggering 62-million tons of devices were discarded globally in 2024 alone, leaching harmful toxins into landfills and creating a pressing need for sustainable solutions. Alarmingly, less than 7.2% of the global economy currently operates under circular principles, and a mere 25% of worldwide e-waste is recycled. At Lenovo, we are committed to minimising our environmental footprint and promoting a circular economy. One key initiative is our recently launched Lenovo Certified Refurbished program, offering high-quality, pre-owned devices. Now, we’re taking this a step further by harnessing…

The Dominari Financial CEO analyzes Tesla and provides his outlook for Big Tech earnings on “Varney & Co.” Elon Musk’s SpaceX is answering the call to help NASA rescue stranded astronauts from the International Space Station despite the federal government’s investigations of the company’s billionaire CEO and his various ventures. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck at the International Space Station since they were shuttled there by the Boeing Starliner spacecraft in June for a mission that was initially expected to last one week. Starliner experienced helium leaks and thruster issues that prompted NASA and Boeing to…

Gabon has reported its first case of mpox, according to a statement from the country’s health ministry, which did not specify the variant involved, News.Az reports. The World Health Organization has labeled mpox a global public health emergency following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has spread to neighboring countries and introduced a new variant, clade Ib, raising concerns about its transmission rate.The Gabonese health ministry announced that a 30-year-old man, who had recently returned from Uganda and presented with fever and skin lesions typical of mpox, tested positive for the disease. News.Az  This article was…

Arne Slot has enjoyed an excellent start to life as Liverpool head coach with two wins and two clean sheets but the Dutchman admitted “there’s still a lot for us to prove.” Luis Diaz finished off a lightning breakaway before Mohamed Salah scored for the second week running as the Reds claimed a 2-0 victory over Brentford in Slot’s first competitive home match. Having beaten Ipswich by an identical scoreline last week, Slot is satisfied with how his new side have begun their Premier League campaign but accepts tougher tests lie in wait for them. Next Sunday’s trip to big…