No light in sight | Phala probe on track | SA won't condemn Russia | Survé's minions plot Cyril's downfall | Jan 6 committee subpoenas Trump | Violence in Jerusalem | Lab-grown brain cells play Pong
18 months of regular load shedding ahead, says Eskom's Oberholzer
SA faces another 18 months of regular power cuts and wonât be able to end them until sufficient generating capacity is added to the electricity grid. 'We're going to go through a tough time.'
2022-10-13 | Fin24
Phala Phala probe: Public Protector has 'received a substantial amount of evidence from witnesses'
The Public Protector's Phala Phala probe has covered a lot of ground - and various witnesses have provided pivotal information. However, there's no indication when the report will be finalised.
2022-10-13 | News24
Inside âOperation Hlanzaâ: Independent Media's plan to topple Ramaphosa
Independent Media has launched Operation Hlanza, a secret plan to help topple Ramaphosa as leader of the ANC in December. The plan was shared with the Group's editors and political journalists.
2022-10-13 | News24
SA abstains on a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia⊠again
South Africa abstained from a resolution condemning Russia for its holding of referendums in Ukrainian provinces before annexing them - 35 countries abstained from the vote, of which 19 were African.
2022-10-12 | Daily Maverick
Bitter battle over who represents Khoi tribe in Amazon development
A bitter battle is playing out in the Western Cape High Court over who can speak for a First Nations tribe in the controversial R4.6 billion Amazon development in Cape Town
2022-10-13 | GroundUp News
Sudan schools crisis threatens grim future for children
Nearly 7 million children in Sudan no longer go to school, victims of a generational catastrophe. Sudan is one of the world's poorest countries, plagued by political instability, droughts and hunger.
2022-10-13 | News24
January 6 committee subpoenas Trump
Before taking a remarkable step to subpoena Trump, committee revealed Trump sent military leaders into a panic by secretly ordering US troops from Afghanistan and Somalia days after losing re-election
2022-10-13 | Politico
Israeli forces use live fire in clashes with Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem
Israeli forces used live fire during confrontations with Palestinian protesters throwing stones and firebombs in the worst violence in months, sparked by the search for a suspected Palestinian gunman.
2022-10-13 | The Guardian
Iraqi parliament elects Abdul Latif Rashid as new president
Lawmakers in Iraq have elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as the countryâs president, ending a year of deadlock, even as rockets landed near the parliament building.
2022-10-13 | Al Jazeera
Mixed reactions to health departmentâs plans to mitigate loadshedding
Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla last week announced several measures to mitigate the impact of loadshedding on healthcare services. Some have welcomed the move, while others argue it is long overdue.
2022-10-13 | Spotlight
Stephen Mokoka aims to lead the way in Cape Town Marathon title defence
Stephen Mokoka and Jenet Mbhele are the favourites in this weekendâs Cape Town Marathon â which is in its inaugural year of being an Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate.
2022-10-12 | Daily Maverick
Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong
Researchers claim to have created the first sentient lab-grown brain in a dish. They say the mini-brain can respond to its environment and has learned to play the 70s tennis-like video game, Pong.
2022-10-13 | BBC News
Today's clue by @7upislemonade: Modern art's rubbish - it's full of gas! (4,6)
MORONIC. An anagram of omicron | variant is the anagram indicator | stupid is the definition.
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