Eskom needs a new logo as much as Minister Nkoana-Mashabane needs another hole in her head.
Except for three days, officials predict there will be blackouts (between stages 1 and 3) every day throughout December.
MPs vote to close Israeli embassy in SA, Aspiring lawyer sues Elon Musk for amplifying neo-Nazi conspiracy, Locally-directed animation wins International Emmy, Commercial flights are experiencing ‘unthinkable’ GPS attacks, and Mark Knopfler’s bonkers guitar collection is up for Auction.
‘Chaos’ at Durban port, Government welcomes S&P’s decision to keep SA credit rating unchanged, Woolies removes Israeli products from shelves after receiving threats, Sam Altman Out at OpenAI, Hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million, and The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Eskom launches big battery storage project, The world’s first eye transplant, Caster Semenya case set for final ruling, 100 Cruise passengers injured as ship hits fierce storm on way to U.K., Elon Musk’s ‘GrokAI’ Is generating cringe, and Robert De Niro’s ex-assistant wins $1.2M lawsuit.
The numbers are straight out of Eskom’s books, which published its consolidated annual financial results, where they even reported a massive financial loss to the company for the year.
SA’s population swells to 62 million, Presumed human remains found in search for Titan sub debris, Get ready for roadworks in Camps Bay and Bakoven, The cities in South Africa where billionaires pay up to R100,000 per sqm, and What are Eskom execs running from?
The undertaking, which forms part of Karpowership’s submission for environmental approval of the plant, is the latest twist in a more than two-year saga in which the company has fought environmental objections and court cases opposing its plans.
Thanks are due to Mr Premier for warning Cape Town citizens, but it’s hard to feel optimistic when we’re facing the darkest nights before the dawn.
Even if you don’t have the Randelas to fork out for solar, those South Africans who can harness the sun to keep the lights on deserve a pat on the back for refusing to let Eskom control their power schedule.
The ANC is ramping up their political ‘it’s-all-rainbows-and-butterflies’ shenanigans ahead of the 2024 election.
It’s true that the City of Cape Town has been doing more than most cities to mitigate the damage caused by a plethora of issues the average South African has to bear the brunt of. But when is enough finally enough? How much more can we take?
Banyana Banyana players called mercenaries and traitors, Convicted drug kingpin Glenn Agliotti dies, China and Russia trying to mine the moon, and signs of sustained improvement at Eskom.
With our tendency to run things until they break, we should perhaps not pack away the flashlights just yet.
According to someone who has done the retreat, it “kinda feels like you’re candy flipping on a low dose of MDMA and LSD.”
While some reckon a total system collapse is unlikely to occur, it is not impossible, according to The South African Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Kuben Naidoo who spoke of a contingency plan in case.
Chinese hackers attack US infrastructure, Virgin Galactic send astronauts briefly into space, Organised crime figure and family gunned down in Constantia, and Is there life after death?
Honestly, we aren’t even bothered with what power stations broke down anymore, even if the list sounds like a boyband. Next week, it may as well be John, Paul, Ringo, and George that let us down.
So far it seems government is either oblivious to the change, or they are trying to find a cadre with enough competence to switch on the computer machine.
We’re searching for the light wherever we can.
BRICS countries wants to ditch Dollar, South Africa to investigate Gold Mafia, Martha Stewart on Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, and Russia threatens SA with war if Putin arrested.
How a Japanese farmer produces $230 mangoes, Inside the race for a new James Bond, Russia is building a MAGA colony, and André de Ruyter says Eskom is f***ed.
What can you do if someone with a yellow umbrella suddenly decides they don’t cover rain anymore? Absolutely f@#$ all.
Sasria preps for potential grid collapse chaos, Tiger Woods accused of sexual harassment, King’s Coronation is finally over, and Harvard releases the longest study ever into what makes us happy.
Insurers warn SA against grid collapse, Amber Heard quits Hollywood, Ed Sheeren wins copyright lawsuit, and idiot thieves steal 200 left shoes.
7 De Laan actor who killed lover identified, King Charles’ nett worth revealed, Roland Schoeman takes gold at 42, Another US mass shooting, and Starship to launch today.
Trump is finally arrested, Hugh Jackman has skin cancer scare, Eskom forecasts load shedding every single week for the next year, and Finland officially joins NATO
Zombie comeback of the analog PC, Andrew Tate under luxury house arrest, the hidden alien fossils in our ice, Pistorius says he’ll sue over parole snub, and Rob Hersov writes ‘Dear John’ letter to Steenhuizen
Honestly, you can’t really blame the guy for using the 1994 script. What else was he going to say?
If you live anywhere near the Koeberg Nuclear Power station and hear the wailing of emergency alarms go off on Tuesday between 10 and 12 am, don’t freak out and head for the Karoo.