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Stage 3 load shedding across South Africa this weekend — power station 'boiler tube failures'
South Africa

Stage 3 load shedding across South Africa this weekend — power station 'boiler tube failures'

Rolling blackouts will run throughout the weekend, to build reserves that Eskom relied on since the beginning of the week. This follows breakdowns at six units.

By Kristin Engel
Multimedia

LISTEN: Is the ‘cryptoqueen’, Ruja Ignatova, hiding in South Africa?

By Caryn Dolley
LISTEN: Is the ‘cryptoqueen’, Ruja Ignatova, hiding in South Africa?
Business Maverick

ArcelorMittal forges ahead with steel plant closures despite government talk of a R1bn bailout

By Ray Mahlaka
ArcelorMittal forges ahead with steel plant closures despite government talk of a R1bn bailout
Newsdeck

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Looking good: SA under-19 Women make their first World Cup final after smashing Australia
South Africa

Looking good: SA under-19 Women make their first World Cup final after smashing Australia

By Keanan Hemmonsbey
From fast food to fresh harvest: Siyabonga Masinda's inspiring journey back to agriculture
South Africa

From fast food to fresh harvest: Siyabonga Masinda's inspiring journey back to agriculture

By Lillian Roberts
Orlando Pirates versus Kaizer Chiefs: the significance of home-ground advantage at SA’s biggest soccer show
South Africa

Orlando Pirates versus Kaizer Chiefs: the significance of home-ground advantage at SA’s biggest soccer show

By Yanga Sibembe
Norway police arrest ship on suspicion of Baltic Sea cable damage
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Norway police arrest ship on suspicion of Baltic Sea cable damage

By Reuters
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By Reuters
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Africa

The African Union's quest for peace: bridging financial gaps through private sector contributions

By Moussa Soumahoro
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Newsdeck

UK, France and Germany reiterate concern over Israel blocking contact with UNRWA

By Reuters
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South Africa

Eskom issues urgent load shedding alert as tariff increase rejection sparks concerns

By Estelle Ellis
Kremlin brushes off Trump tariff threat to BRICS, says there's no plan for a common currency
Newsdeck

Kremlin brushes off Trump tariff threat to BRICS, says there's no plan for a common currency

By Reuters
Unpaid NSFAS fees threaten student accommodation: a looming crisis ahead of 2025 academic year
South Africa

Unpaid NSFAS fees threaten student accommodation: a looming crisis ahead of 2025 academic year

By Takudzwa Pongweni
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TGIFood

TGIFood readers share their thrifty cooking tips
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TGIFood

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TGIFood

Diet and resolution-friendly bacon and cheese muffin quiches

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TGIFood

AirFryday: A very British fish pie — peas, cheese and all
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South Africa

In the spotlight: The struggle to juggle fame and money in SA’s entertainment industry

By Michelle Banda

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