De Ruyter's Stage 15 warning | TAC slams insensitive Mbeki | Maasai fight for their land | Russian allies embrace Putin draft dodgers | Hurricane Ian: Pray for people | CT's caterpillar ice-cream
SA needs more renewables, or Stage 15 load shedding will be a reality – De Ruyter
It will cost Eskom about R300 billion to make its existing coal-fired stations compliant with air quality requirements, the alternative of decommissioning them could push load shedding to Stage 15.
2022-09-28 | Fin24
Mpofu, Hlophe, Zuma… beware of what you wish for, and the methods you employ to get there
The potential harm to the rule of law and our constitutional democracy from those who in populist fashion seek to harness the legitimate grievances of the poor and powerless is abundantly clear.
2022-09-28 | Daily Maverick
TAC slams Mbeki over his views on HIV
'The repetition of his scientifically erroneous views with such insensitive arrogance is an insult to 8-million people living with HIV in SA and the families of 4 million who have died from HIV.'
2022-09-28 | GroundUp News
Court gives Mosebenzi Zwane bail of R10 000
Former cabinet minister intends to plead not guilty. Zwane, the Free State agriculture MEC when the Vrede dairy farm project was undertaken, was charged with corruption over the scandal yesterday.
2022-09-28 | BusinessLIVE
East African Court of Justice to rule on whether Tanzanian govt can kick Maasai off their land
Court set to rule today in a case where the Maasai sued the government over its plan to relocate them from their ancestral land to create a wildlife corridor for trophy hunting and elite tourism.
2022-09-28 | News24
On parched earth: A water ceremony, community, and hope for rain
Regions across the Horn of Africa face their driest season in 40 years. Climate change has left Somalia in extreme drought after three failed rain seasons. Millions are on the verge of starvation.
2022-09-28 | Mother Jones
Putin’s Central Asian allies embrace Russians fleeing draft
Moscow allies quietly making moves likely to upset Putin. Kazakh president vows to help Russian draft dodgers. 'Most have to leave because of the hopeless situation. We have to take care of them.'
2022-09-28 | Al Jazeera
Hurricane Ian: millions in Florida in path of deadly storm nearing landfall
The eyewall of Hurricane Ian, predicted to be one of the most catastrophic storms to strike the US mainland, crept ashore in Florida last night as the state’s governor pleaded: Pray for people.
2022-09-28 | The Guardian
Israeli raid leaves 4 Palestinians dead in West Bank camp
At least four Palestinians were killed and 44 wounded in an Israeli raid into the West Bank Jenin refugee camp, marking the deadliest episode since Israel escalated a crackdown earlier this year.
2022-09-28 | AP NEWS
In-depth: What’s behind the increase in malnutrition deaths among Free State infants?
In April Free State Health MEC Montseng Tsiu said there was an increase in deaths of children under 5 mostly due to severe acute malnutrition. Spotlight unpacks the numbers and asks what can be done.
2022-09-28 | Spotlight
Solidarity: Football teams protest against human rights abuses
Iran footballers show solidarity with protests over Mahsa Amini’s death
Iran’s players covered up their national symbols by wearing jackets before the friendly with Senegal, showing solidarity with protests against the repression of women in their home country.
2022-09-28 | The Guardian
Denmark protest kits for Qatar 2022 World Cup
Denmark’s kit is a protest against Qatar's human rights record. 'We support the team but this shouldn’t be confused with support for a tournament that's cost thousands of lives,' kit manufacturer said
2022-09-28 | Eurosport
Caterpillar ice-cream in Cape Town: the cafe showcasing African flavours
With chili, clay and dried fish, Tapi Tapi’s frozen desserts are inspired by Africa’s dishes and food cultures. Owner Tapiwa Guzha uses ice-cream to educate and inspire people about Africa.
2022-09-28 | The Guardian
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