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South Africa’s coal heartland is not prepared for an energy transition

The province, which accounts for 83% of national coal production, will lose 48,500 jobs at power plants and the mines…

9 months ago

Namibia bans poultry imports from South Africa due to bird flu

  Namibia has suspended imports of live poultry, birds and poultry products from South Africa after the spread of highly…

9 months ago

Unraveling Africa’s Fairy Circle Mystery – Researchers Identify True Source

Scientists confirm that sand termites cause African fairy circles, discrediting theories of grass self-regulation by demonstrating long-term water storage in…

9 months ago

Big construction companies must share tenders with smaller industry players, says South African National Roads Agency

It is time for South Africa's biggest construction companies to “share” with small and medium-sized industry players, says South African…

9 months ago

South Africa to host U.S.-Africa trade summit in November amid Russia ties debate

South Africa announced its commitment to host a U.S.-Africa trade summit in November, despite earlier demands from the U.S. legislators…

10 months ago

2 liver-eating orcas forced an entire population of great white sharks to flee their home waters

"Shark spotters" documented a sharp decline in sightings after 2019. (Image credit: Morne Hardenberg) South Africa is renowned for having…

10 months ago

Harnessing the power of South Africa’s informal startup sector: A catalyst for inclusive growth

Alexandria Procter, Managing Director, Digs Connect and Board Member of the National Youth Development. Agency Instead of criminalising informal activity,…

10 months ago

WhatsApp maths hotline is a winning formula – KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

By simply sending a WhatsApp message to 0600 39 00 00, a pupil is granted direct access to a trained…

10 months ago

Buthelezi helped ‘avoid disaster’ during South Africa’s transition: Ramaphosa

File photo: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images) President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)…

10 months ago

Jobless and living off mom’s pension: South African doctors trained abroad sick of HPCSA exam delays

Medical doctors trained abroad are unable to write their board exams. This means that they can't practise in South Africa…

10 months ago