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Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

South Africa endured an electricity crisis from 2008 characterised by intermittent rolling blackouts and a growing culture of non-payment. The state-owned utility, Eskom, came to be regarded as the single largest risk to South Africa’s economy. At the end of March 2020 Eskom’s debt stood at R488 billion (US$27.4 billion).

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Rock painting is the oldest image of an African rail, a bird that may have had a special meaning for the San people

The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It also has a characteristic trilling call. This wetland dweller is only found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a concentration in South…

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Eben Etzebeth ruled out as Springboks reveal team for All Blacks clash

Etzebeth had started South Africa’s previous 22 games against New Zealand but is sidelined for the Rugby Championship match

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Springboks given huge boost as Eben Etzebeth passed fit for All Blacks clash

Etzebeth had initially been left out of South Africa’s squad for the encounter with New Zealand at Ellis Park

The Independent UK

China calls for more support for its Ukraine peace plan created with Brazil

China is calling for more countries to endorse its peace plan for Ukraine, after a round of diplomacy with Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa to support its plan

The Independent UK

Soccer betting is on the rise among young Zimbabweans – our study found it can serve a positive purpose

Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and that soccer was by far the most popular sport to bet on. Young…

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Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen

South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all…

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South Africa’s new pension rules: Australia, Chile and Singapore show how personal savings can grow the economy

Up until now South Africans have been allowed to withdraw their entire pension or provident fund when leaving a job. This has left many with no savings at all when they get to retirement age.

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Pilloried South African Beauty Queen Gets Second Chance In Nigeria

She was hounded from the Miss South Africa contest in a torrent of vicious, xenophobic abuse.

International Business Times

Minister seeks legal settlement in case of South Africa’s imperilled penguins

Dion George says avoiding extinction of African penguin is his objective, and settling case aimed at stopping fishing around major colonies will help

The Guardian - UK

The shepherd of the sea guiding small boats home to safety in South Africa

In the isolated village of Hondeklip Bay, Patrick Rulph is the lone voice on the radio bringing fishers back to shore.

Al Jazeera

Best Cap Classique wines to drink in 2024

Celebrate International Cap Classique Day on September 1st with a bottle of South Africa’s answer to Champagne

Evening Standard

Sex sells in these Zimbabwe take-out chicken ads – showing how fragile masculinity is

Around the world, fast food advertising has been called out for sexualising and objectifying women’s bodies. In South Africa in 2019, for example, one fast food chain was castigated by advertising authorities for “the gratuitous use of sexualised women and sexual puns, with no product relevance”. At the same time,…

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South Africa’s scarce water needs careful management – study finds smaller, local systems offer more benefits

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…

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Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia have all been affected by the drought. Crop failures in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – the largest maize producers in southern Africa –…

Al Jazeera

In South Africa, patriarchal law cuts some women off from owning their home

How a land law seeking to fix the racial injustices of apartheid created gender barriers for Black women instead.

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South Africa’s competition law has special conditions for company mergers: do they benefit society or hinder business?

Competition is a good thing. This is the common thread through global competition law, which aims to prevent monopolies – when one firm dominates a sector.

AAP

Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.

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How do people choose what food to buy? Answers depend on what you ask – so we built a research tool for African countries

You’re in a shop or market and you’re buying food for the next day. How do you choose what to buy? Does it depend on how much you can spend, on what’s the healthiest, the most attractively packaged? Understanding this is an important part of food product development as well…

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Mosquitoes use gut bacteria to fight the malaria they transmit – scientists are exploring how to use this to end the disease

The months of September to May are an unfortunate season in South Africa: malaria season. The mosquito-borne disease is found in the north-eastern districts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 305 notebook: Exec Dave Shaw on Perth’s no-brainer top moment, the judge relieved mid-event, more

Following UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, on Saturday, UFC executive Dave Shaw met the media to talk about the event and other news.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies remain well off the pace amid hopes a playmaker can unlock the attack

Australia rarely looked like scoring against South Africa but with Noah Lolesio back in form can now target Argentina’s frailties on the flanks

The Independent UK

Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain title in UFC 305 grudge match

The South African beat the Nigerian-born New Zealander in round four, marking a successful first defence of the middleweight belt

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis' fourth-round submission win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.

AAP

Wallabies struggle with captaincy merry-go-round

The Wallabies have suffered back-to-back losses to South Africa, but coach Port Adelaide was proud of their efforts in Perth.

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