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South Africa’s 2022 census may not be accurate enough for official use: demographers explain what went wrong
10th July 2024 The 2022 South African census set an undesirable record: it is the census with the highest undercount among those where the undercount is measured... →
Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism – research tracks the impact on coastal areas
10th July 2024 South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa’s... →
Why the African Union should weigh in on the Gaza crisis
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th July 2024 Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU’s position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear. Although not an African... →
Police nabs thirty five suspects during Operation Vala Umgodi in Northern Cape
9th July 2024 The multi-disciplinary team executing Operation Vala Umgodi in the Northern Cape arrested thirty five (35) suspects during operations that... →
Eskom employee, service provider face fraud charges in court
By: Darren Parker 9th July 2024 An employee of State-owned Eskom and a service provider to the utility last week appeared in the Hendrina Magistrate Court, in Mpumalanga, on... →
Eskom implements load reduction in seven provinces, but loadshedding remains suspended 
By: Marleny Arnoldi 9th July 2024 With continued cold winter weather, increasing electricity theft and the indiscriminate use of electricity, the issue of network overloading has... →
Eskom resumes load reduction as loadshedding remains suspended to protect human life as a result of electricity theft
9th July 2024 While Eskom has suspended loadshedding for 103 consecutive days due to sufficient generation capacity to supply electricity to the country, the... →
Shanghai Platinum Week highlights unique platinum, palladium futures innovation
By: Martin Creamer 9th July 2024 Platinum and palladium have been spotlighted on day two of Shanghai Platinum Week, where South Africa is well represented by Minerals Council South... →
