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Breakdown of more units pushes Eskom to continuous stage 2 load-shedding: The breakdown of six generating units at five power stations has forced Eskom to ...
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Breakdown of more units pushes Eskom to continuous stage 2 load-shedding: The breakdown of six generating units at five power stations has forced Eskom to ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2022-12-02-breakdown-of-more-units-pushes-eskom-to-continuous-stage-2-load-shedding/
South Africa Has Many of World’s Worst Air-Pollution Sites: South Africa is home to many of the world’s worst emission sites for toxic nitrogen dioxide and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/south-africa-has-many-of-world-s-worst-air-pollution-sites
Eskom Load Shedding Resumes as South Africa Boosts Reserves: South Africa will ramp up nationwide power outages from Sunday as the state-owned utility Eskom ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-24/south-africa-s-eskom-sets-new-blackouts-to-replenish-reserves
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SAP ordered to pay $26.4M in South Africa energy firm dispute: SA Special Investigating Unit orders payment within 7 days following alleged breach of public ...
theregister.com/2024/03/26/sap_ordered_to_pay_264/
Ramokgopa wants less red tape to get renewable energy onto the electricity grid faster
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-03-25-ramokgopa-wants-less-red-tape-to-get-renewable-energy-onto-the-electricity-grid-faster/
Chuck Scarborough marks 50 years as WNBC/4 anchor: 'I developed a reservoir of trust with the audience'
newsday.com/entertainment/tv/chuck-scarborough-wnbc-k6wsvksw
Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner: People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-03-20-some-32-000-people-could-die-if-sa-doesnt-switch-to-greener-power-sooner/
Energy aggregators are lighting the way forward: South Africa’s energy sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation. The traditional reliance on Eskom ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/opinion/2024-03-24-energy-aggregators-are-lighting-the-way-forward/
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Who is Lum Kok Seng, the man named in Iswaran’s new charges?: The man is linked to a contract for works at Tanah Merah MRT station through his construction firm.
straitstimes.com/singapore/who-is-lum-kok-seng-the-man-named-in-iswaran-s-new-charges
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
ActionSA slams government for opposing load-shedding ruling: ActionSA was in court on Wednesday opposing the government and Eskom's application for leave to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-27-actionsa-slams-government-for-opposing-load-shedding-ruling/
Network Rail defends Islamic display board message for Ramadan at King's Cross: The station also celebrates other religious festivals including Easter ...
standard.co.uk/news/london/king-cross-bosses-row-islamic-customer-display-board-message-london-b1146357.html
Ramokgopa proclaims ‘no need’ for electricity ministry by the end of year: Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa impled the rotational power cuts will be ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-12-ramokgopa-proclaims-no-need-for-electricity-ministry-by-the-end-of-year/
Dark days in Newcastle suburb blamed on political squabble: Protest planned after more than a week of no electricity due to disconnection of transformer
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-03-25-dark-days-in-newcastle-suburb-blamed-on-political-squabble/
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Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis: Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-03-11-ramokgopa-eskom-bosses-consolidating-report-to-solve-energy-crisis/
Eskom announces load-shedding update for the week: Load-shedding will remain suspended on Sunday until 4pm when stage 1 load-shedding will resume until 5am on ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-10-eskom-announces-load-shedding-update-for-the-week/
Partnership with business shows we are better together: As we work to rebuild our economy, we will strive to deepen these partnerships and to reach out to all ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-11-partnership-with-business-shows-we-are-better-together/
Suspect charged with murder for fatal unprovoked East Harlem subway shove: Carlton Mcpherson, 24, is facing murder charges for the Monday evening random attack ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/suspect-charged-with-murder-for-fatal-unprovoked-east-harlem-subway-shove/
Subway train fatally hits 16-year-old girl in Brooklyn: She was walking on a catwalk inside the tunnel near the 4th Ave.-9th St. station in Park Slope as a ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/subway-train-fatally-hits-16-year-old-girl-in-brooklyn/
Stage 3 load-shedding returns: The loss of three generating units and the delay in returning a further three units to service has led to load-shedding moving to ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-12-stage-3-load-shedding-returns/
CBS New York anchor Dana Tyler emotionally signs off in final broadcast after 34 years: 'I'm so honored'
nypost.com/2024/03/28/us-news/cbs-new-york-anchor-dana-tyler-gives-tearful-sign-off-after-34-years/
Khaya Dladla bids farewell to Gagasi FM: ”The trajectory of my personal brand is no longer aligned with that of the station.”
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-03-26-khaya-dladla-bids-farewell-to-gagasi-fm/
Dollar Tree is closing 600 Family Dollar stores in the US, and the locations are emerging
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/22/family-dollar-tree-store-closings/73071826007/
Person killed after being shoved in front of New York City subway in unprovoked attack
nbcnewyork.com/news/local/east-harlem-subway-push-man-dead/5260515
Reporter sues Detroit station, claims discrimination in Gaza coverage, firing: Ibrahim Samra said CBS Detroit bosses chastised him for social media posts ...
washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/03/25/palestinian-detroit-reporter-fired-lawsuit/
AFU secures forfeiture orders worth R33m over unlawful Kusile tender: The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured two forfeiture ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-22-afu-secures-forfeiture-orders-worth-r33m-over-unlawful-kusile-tender/
Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett on the 'hallelujah moment' of Australian music
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-19/peter-garrett-australian-bands-of-the-70s/103577660
Taiwan bus driver earns praise online for turning back to fetch student who missed last bus
asiaone.com/asia/taiwan-bus-driver-earns-praise-online-turning-back-fetch-student-who-missed-last-bus
Frank Skinner announces departure from Absolute Radio after 15 years: He announced he will be leaving the station in May.
news.stv.tv/entertainment/frank-skinner-announces-departure-from-absolute-radio-after-15-years
40 more Circle Line trains to get platform gap fillers by 2025: LTA is assessing if fillers can be fitted on 92 trains serving the North-South and East-West ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/40-more-circle-line-trains-to-get-platform-gap-fillers-by-2025
Muzi Mthabela joins Ukhozi FM: Ukhozi FM unveils its new line-up.
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-03-20-muzi-mthabela-joins-ukhozi-fm/
Woman loses both feet when boyfriend shoves her to Manhattan subway tracks at Fulton St.
nydailynews.com/2024/03/09/woman-loses-both-feet-when-boyfriend-shoves-her-to-manhattan-subway-tracks-at-fulton-st/
John Lomax, longtime WKRC Local 12 anchor, dies at 72: John Lomax co-hosted "Good Morning Cincinnati" on Local 12 for 32 years.
cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/12/john-lomax-longtime-wkrc-local-12-anchor-dies-at-72/72952013007/
Punggol Coast MRT station to be extension of Singapore Institute of Technology’s new campus
straitstimes.com/singapore/punggol-coast-mrt-station-to-be-extension-of-singapore-institute-of-technology-s-new-campus
‘Good riddance to bad rubbish’: NUMSA hails Pravin Gordhan’s retirement announcement
iol.co.za/news/politics/good-riddance-to-bad-rubbish-numsa-hails-pravin-gordhans-retirement-announcement-1d0cf060-8315-46f4-a596-f644f0417e81
Upgrading of Sengkang LRT station set to begin; completion slated for end-2024: The works, announced earlier in March, will not affect the LRT’s operating hours.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/upgrading-of-sengkang-lrt-station-set-to-begin-completion-slated-for-q4-2024
‘Immaculate’: Sydney Sweeney’s Catholic Horror Movie Is Pure Nunsense: The 'Euphoria' star hits every station of the grindhouse cross in this ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/immaculate-review-sydney-sweeney-horror-movie-1234981507/
Quick Glance: Sydney Sweeney: Immaculate, SNL, and Euphoria Season 3
- Sydney Sweeney produced and stars in 'Immaculate', portraying a nun who experiences an apparent immaculate conception.
- The film follows Cecilia, deemed chosen and protected by priests and doctors, but ultimately dehumanized.
- Immaculate is seen as a commentary on current political issues, although both the actress and director aim to avoid political connotations.
- Sweeney's intense performance and the film's shocking final scene showcase her fearlessness and ability to delve into dark territories.
Pay back the money: Free State farmer to pay Eskom R1.5 million: Jan Albert van der Merwe was found to have tempered with an electricity box on his farm between ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/pay-back-the-money-free-state-farmer-to-pay-eskom-r15-million-ac17338f-b72a-4930-a893-58ffd20e26e0
Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA: Nikola wants to build 14 of these stations in California this year ...
electrek.co/2024/03/21/nikola-inaugurates-first-hyla-modular-hydrogen-refueling-station-in-ontario-ca/
Trays on the ground: Diner at Ang Mo Kio food centre appalled by overflowing used crockery at return station
asiaone.com/singapore/trays-ground-diner-ang-mo-kio-food-centre-appalled-overflowing-used-crockery-return
Claudia Winkleman says goodbye to BBC Radio 2 listeners during final show: Romesh Ranganathan will soon fill 10am-1pm slot hosted by 52-year-old presenter since ...
theguardian.com/media/2024/mar/23/claudia-winkleman-says-goodbye-to-bbc-radio-2-listeners-during-final-show
Nebraska Woman Accused Of Using Pump Glitch To Get $27,000 Worth Of Gas: Dawn Thompson, 45, allegedly pumped an estimated 7,413 gallons of gas at a Pump & Pantry ...
huffpost.com/entry/dawn-thompson-gas-pump_n_65f0850fe4b02ad7de1a7dfb
Juvenile dies in 'critical' incident in LA Sheriff's station lobby, department says
abcnews.go.com/US/altercation-la-sheriffs-station-lobby-leads-critical-incident/story
AFL champion lands shock media role: AFL legend Ben Cousins has signed an exclusive deal with a popular breakfast radio program, expanding his media presence in ...
news.com.au/sport/afl/afl-champion-ben-cousins-signs-deal-with-breakfast-radio-show-ahead-of-dancing-with-the-stars-appearance/news-story/60a5beb174cefd514d297217fe14500e
Signalling fault on Circle Line causes morning commute delays: SINGAPORE: A signalling fault between Promenade and Nicoll Highway MRT stations on the Circle Line ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/circle-line-morning-delay-promenade-nicoll-highway-signalling-fault-4213846
Can South Africa's Eskom Meet Funding Challenge for Electricity Grid Upgrade?
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/can-south-africa-s-eskom-meet-funding-challenge-for-electricity-grid-upgrade
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The bullish case for South Africa : There are grounds for medium-term optimism after years of negative news
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Eskom at risk of stage 13 load-shedding if it doesn’t shape up, says new report: ‘Prudent operation and maintenance practices’ could prevent up to six stages of ...
mg.co.za/news/2024-03-03-eskom-at-risk-of-stage-13-load-shedding-if-it-doesnt-shape-up-says-new-report/
Quick Glance: Eskom Facing Risk of Stage 13 Load-Shedding
- A report by the German VGBE consortium reveals Eskom's coal-fired power stations underperform due to inefficient management structures.
- Addressing plant issues and implementing maintenance practices could prevent up to six stages of load-shedding.
- Coal fleet report recommends urgent actions at Eskom's power plants to avoid a collapse.
- Recommendations include improving operation and maintenance procedures and conducting urgent work at power plants to prevent capacity losses.
Eskom ramps up load-shedding to stage 4 at 10pm: Eskom will ramp up load-shedding to stage 4 from 10pm on Wednesday until 5am on Thursday.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-06-eskom-ramps-up-load-shedding-to-stage-4-at-10pm/
Guinea pig abandoned with heartwrenching note asking for 'new owner' at Canning Town tube station
itv.com/news/london/2024-03-03/guinea-pig-abandoned-with-note-asking-for-new-owner-at-tube-station
Rand set to end week on stronger note: SA's rand was trading at its strongest level in over a month early on Friday, after a week of gains supported by ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-03-08-rand-set-to-end-week-on-stronger-note/
Ramokgopa happy with Eskom’s progress on electricity supply, credits maintenance: The power utility needs to put in place mechanisms to get access to funds for ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-02-26-ramokgopa-happy-with-eskoms-progress-on-electricity-supply-credits-maintenance/
After the Bell: Why was Treasury so coy about a German report on Eskom’s power fleet?
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-28-after-the-bell-why-was-treasury-so-coy-about-a-german-report-on-eskoms-power-fleet/
Outrage as UCT invites ex-Eskom CEO Matshela Koko to lecture on ethics, sparking public and civic uproar
iol.co.za/news/politics/outrage-as-uct-invites-ex-eskom-ceo-matshela-koko-to-lecture-on-ethics-sparking-public-and-civic-uproar-31714327-c88d-4d0c-a9b3-c204267ad7fd
Load-shedding suspended during the day this weekend: There will be no load-shedding from 5am to 4pm this weekend, Eskom announced on Friday.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-01-load-shedding-suspended-during-the-day-this-weekend/
Ukraine war: Eastern residents brace for Russian advance: Russian troops are advancing in eastern Ukraine. Residents must choose - flee, or risk occupation.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68493215
Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Reports on Drone Attacks
- Germany considers missile exchange with Britain for Ukraine
- Macron postpones Ukraine visit again
- Habeck calls for coalition unity before upcoming German Taurus vote
- Pope under scrutiny for remarks on 'white flag'
Fact check — Did Jacob Zuma end load shedding?: Former president Jacob Zuma reportedly told a rally for the new MK party in KwaZulu-Natal that load shedding was ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-01-jacob-zuma-end-load-shedding-fact-check/
I Found My Mom's Long-Lost BMW 540iT and Someone Made It Even Better: Finding out a beloved childhood car has been restored and cared for by a fellow ...
thedrive.com/news/i-found-my-moms-long-lost-bmw-540it-and-someone-made-it-even-better
Havering pensioner named as Harold Wood station murder victim: A pensioner, 87, has been identified as the Harold Wood station murder victim.
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24151185.havering-pensioner-named-harold-wood-station-murder-victim/
Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan to retire after elections: Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan will retire after this year's general ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-03-08-public-enterprises-minister-pravin-gordhan-to-retire-after-elections/
Quick Glance: Pravin Gordhan to Step Down
- Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has announced his retirement post the general elections in May 2024 to pave the way for the new government.
- Having led the Department of Public Enterprises since 2018, Gordhan held significant leadership roles in the government before.
- His upcoming retirement signifies the end of decades of leadership in the public service.
- Throughout his term, Gordhan has been a strong advocate for financial responsibility, ethical leadership, and the rule of law, voicing opposition against corruption and inefficiency.
Electricity generation is showing signs of ‘improvement’, says Ramokgopa: Electricity minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa has set his eyes on the expansion of 14 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-26-electricity-generation-is-showing-signs-of-improvement-says-ramokgopa/
Simpler Eskom Structure Would End $8 Billion Leak, Probe Finds: South Africa’s state power utility needs to simplify its convoluted management structure ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/simpler-eskom-structure-would-end-8-billion-leak-probe-finds
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New Eskom boss Dan Marokane starts job on Friday, under pressure to turn SA's lights back on
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-29-new-eskom-boss-dan-marokane-starts-job-on-friday-under-pressure-to-turn-sas-lights-back-on/
Watch: Runaway India train speeds past station without driver: Indian Railways has ordered an investigation after a train travelled 70km without a driver.
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Quick Glance: Runaway Train Speeds 70 km Through India
- After a runaway freight train loaded with gravel traveled 70 kilometers without a driver, Indian Railways ordered an investigation.
- Approximately 50 carriages embarked solo from Jammu and Kashmir to Punjab, eventually being halted by wooden blocks on the tracks.
- The incident occurred when the train stopped at a station in Jammu for a crew change, and the driver along with the assistant disembarked.
- In order to prevent potential accidents, all road crossings along the route were shut down.
BBC visits Iran polling station as voting begins: The BBC's Carrie Davies in Tehran says there are major concerns about "voter apathy".
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68445596
Havering pensioner stabbed to death at Harold Wood station pictured: The pensioner who was stabbed to death at Harold Wood station has been pictured for the ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24155951.havering-pensioner-stabbed-death-harold-wood-station-pictured/
South Africa to Release Report on Assessment of Coal Plants: South Africa will release a report on the state of coal-fired power plants owned by state utility ...
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Dana Tyler, longtime WCBS/2 anchor, stepping down at month's end: Tyler, who helms the weeknight 6 p.m. broadcast with Dick Brennan, has been an anchor at Ch ...
newsday.com/entertainment/tv/dana-tylwe-wcbs-anchor-edw9hjeq
Multi-Party Charter presents plan to end load-shedding: The Multi-Party Charter believes ending Eskom's monopoly and increasing private power generation is ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-28-multi-party-charter-presents-plan-to-end-load-shedding/
Load-shedding ramped up to stage 4 after loss of units at Kendal, Duvha: After days of relatively low stages of load-shedding, Eskom has announced the ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-22-load-shedding-ramped-up-to-stage-4-after-loss-of-units-at-kendal-duvha/
UDM manifesto: Partial privatisation for Eskom, merit-based public posts: Leader Bantu Holomisa launched the party manifesto on Saturday, also promising zero ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-02-udm-manifesto-partial-privatisation-for-eskom-merit-based-public-posts/
Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges: Only 10% of the funds promised to South Africa have been transferred, but are sitting with ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-02-23-eskom-still-waiting-for-11-596-billion-in-just-transition-pledges/
Fiscal support from Treasury helps Eskom ramp up maintenance: Eskom has managed to claw back 3,510MW, has seen an improvement in the energy availability factor ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-26-fiscal-support-from-treasury-helps-eskom-ramp-up-maintenance/
No ‘pie in the sky’ — Malema defends pledge to fix power cuts in only six months: Experts say five years is the best we can hope for, but EFF leader Julius ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-18-malema-defends-pledge-to-fix-power-cuts-in-only-six-months/
Electricity Minister takes aim at Moonshot Pact’s ‘end load shedding’ plan: Ramokgopa said since March 2023, 3,500MW of additional energy has been added to the ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/electricity-minister-takes-aim-at-moonshot-pacts-end-load-shedding-plan-c3d12794-962c-48bf-bcd0-5a78b4ecf08a
Political manifestos on energy solutions ‘underwhelming’: The energy crisis has worsened SA's existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies ...
mg.co.za/article/2024-02-29-political-manifestos-on-energy-solutions-underwhelming/
Some load-shedding relief as five generating units return: Eskom has returned to service five generating units in the past 24 hours, which will allow emergency ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-12-some-load-shedding-relief-as-five-generating-units-return/
Eskom again takes load-shedding responsibility from Ekurhuleni: Eskom will from Friday resume directly load-shedding of Ekurhuleni customers after the city's ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-29-eskom-again-takes-load-shedding-responsibility-from-ekurhuleni/
Eskom ‘hobbled by red tape’, says VGBE: Eskom should split its coal-fired plants from the rest of its generation business to free them from company bureaucracy ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-03-03-eskom-hobbled-by-red-tape-says-vgbe/
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How to destroy Eskom: Malema ropes in Koko, Molefe to ‘fix’ load-shedding in six months
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-02-18-how-to-destroy-eskom-malema-ropes-in-koko-molefe-to-fix-load-shedding-in-six-months/
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Feud between `Critic’, Mohamed could spell end of controversial pump station contract
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/18/news/guyana/feud-between-critic-mohamed-could-spell-end-of-controversial-pump-station-contract/
Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding from 4pm on Sunday: Stage 2 will be implemented until 5am on Monday, thereafter, it will be suspended until 4pm on Monday.
iol.co.za/news/energy/eskom-implements-stage-2-load-shedding-from-4pm-on-sunday-19781a3e-edce-46fd-9116-8eaf46b19df6
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