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December 13, 2024

Friday Morning Spice

Plans to ‘extract’ Stilfontein illegal miners ongoing, Prince Andrew’s links to Chinese ‘spy’, The 25 richest families in the world, and Bathabile Dlamini ordered to repay Sassa millions.

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Explosion At Eskom Power Station – Eskom has revealed that a transformer explosion occurred at Matla power station in Mpumalanga at 17:00 on Thursday, with initial reports indicating that nine employees were injured, with one in critical condition. [mybroadband]

Elton John Believes Legalizing Marijuana ‘Is One Of The Greatest Mistakes Of All Time’ – In an interview with Time magazine as part of their Icon of the Year coverage, the legendary singer shared his thoughts about the legalization of cannabis in parts of the US and Canada. [cnn]

‘Unprecedented Risk’ To Life On Earth: Scientists Call For Halt On ‘Mirror Life’ Microbe Research – Experts warn that mirror bacteria, constructed from mirror images of molecules found in nature, could put humans, animals and plants at risk of lethal infections. [guardian]

Judge Slams Mbeki And Education Department Over Pretoria High School For Girls ‘racism’ row – A legal battle is unfolding at Pretoria High School for Girls, with the school’s governing body challenging the Gauteng Department of Education’s investigation into racism claims. [dm]

Several People Injured After Fairground Ride ‘Failed And Crashed’ In Birmingham City CentreThe incident took place around 7.30pm on Thursday in Centenary Square when, West Midlands Fire Service said, a ride “dropped to ground level whilst in operation”. [sky]

Plans To ‘Extract’ Stilfontein Illegal Miners Ongoing – Govt – North West Community Safety MEC Wessels Morweng says plans to extract hundreds of suspected illegal miners from a Stilfontein mine are still ongoing. [jacarandafm]

SCA Orders Bathabile Dlamini To Repay Sassa Millions Spent On Private Security – The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered former minister Bathabile Dlamini to pay back more than R2 million to the SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) for private security for her personal protection in 2013. [news24]

These Are The 25 Richest Families In The World For 2024 – Leading the pack is the Walton family, who founded Walmart and have a combined net worth of $432.4 billion. [robbreport]

Revealed: Prince Andrew’s Links To Chinese ‘Spy’ Banned From UK – Ex-civil servant in China described as Duke of York’s ‘close confidant’ unable to enter Britain on security grounds from 2023. [telegraph]

Game Changer – Karoo Hotels Launch Packages Including Flights – If you’re looking for a getaway destination that combines breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and world-class luxury, then look no further than South Africa’s beautiful Karoo. [2ov]

TikTok’s Annual Carbon Footprint Is Likely Bigger Than Greece’s, Study Finds – Average user generates greenhouse gases equal to driving an extra 123 miles in gasoline-powered car a year, data shows. [guardian]

Michael Schumacher’s Former Nurse Accused Of Involvement In £12m ‘Blackmail Plot’ Over Private Photos – No pictures of the F1 driver have been published since a skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013. [independent]

Could The Airship Be The Answer To Sustainable Air Travel – Or Is It All A Load Of Hot Air? – Amid talk of sustainable aviation fuel and electric flights, there’s another form of air travel currently being mooted as a green alternative to flying: the airship. [bbc]

Stricter Traffic Regulations Could See Your Licence Suspended Or Cancelled – The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s stringent traffic law as the festive season approaches and residents swarm the roads to their holiday destinations. [iol]

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