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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. .
Representational image. Credit: Canva The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has announced significant advancements in its efforts to enhance the country’s power grid. In a landmark move, NTCSA has signed long-term agreements with 19 local companies across various categories, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Procurement and Construction (PC), and Construction. These agreements mark a crucial step in the country’s commitment to improving transmission grid capacity. The selected companies will compete for tenders over the coming years, with contracts expected to be valued at approximately R32 billion over eight years. Segomoco Scheppers, Interim Chief Executive Officer of NTCSA, emphasized…
The South African Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mogobo Magabe, says the lifting of the 21-year import ban of South African meat products by Saudi Arabia has opened a lucrative market for local meat producers. Ambassador Magabe was speaking during the virtual Outward Selling Mission to Saudi Arabia that was hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, South African Embassy, Saudi Arabia Food and Drug Authority, South African National Halaal Authority, and the Red Meat Producers Organisation. Over 250 people attended Thursday’s session that was held under the theme: “Unlocking…
Three people sustained injuries following an air explosion in the radiology unit of Polokwane Provincial Hospital on 20 August in Limpopo, South Africa, according to local news outlet Sunday World. The explosion occurred when the three were decommissioning the MRI scanner, with the injured including two hospital employees and a technician from a private service provider, the report noted. The incident also left parts of the radiology wing at the hospital damaged. After a site visit, Limpopo’s Member of the Executive Council for Health Dieketseng Mashego said that the incident involved “releasing excessive pressure from the machine” so that it…
South Africa is a water-scarce country, the 30th driest in the world. Using water wisely will become more and more important as the population grows and droughts related to climate change increase. A lack of clean, fresh water has a negative impact on people’s health and on the amount of food that can be grown. Agricultural economist Saul Ngarava studied 1,184 homes in South Africa’s North West, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape provinces to see which types of water governance resulted in better water, energy and food security. He found that the best results were achieved where water was governed…
The sun shone brightly as the much-anticipated annual Kyalami Corner Midrand Striders Half Marathon unfolded, attracting athletes from across South Africa in a vibrant celebration of sport and community. With a rich history spanning 44 years, Midrand Striders showcased their commitment to fitness, inclusivity, and camaraderie, while marking an important day in the calendar – Women’s Day. The half marathon was not just a race, it was an occasion to honour women and their contributions to society. Read more: Local running club gears up for annual half marathon Sport runner Ramaano Thifhelimbilu Kenneth is excited to take part in the Kyalami…