DA Urges South Africans to Challenge Electricity Pricing Policy Before 27 September Deadline

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on South Africans to use the public participation process to challenge what it describes as unfair electricity pricing, warning that consumers could face further financial pressure if proposed changes are adopted without stronger protections.

DA spokesperson on electricity and energy Kevin Mileham said South Africans have until September 27 to comment on the Department of Electricity and Energy’s Revised Electricity Pricing Policy.

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Actors are already studying the Stanislavsky’s system and Meyerhold’s biomechanics, while also getting acquainted with Moscow’s theatre scene

The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) is currently hosting the InteRussia international fellowship programme, “Professional Training for Drama and Film Actors”. Fourteen young actors from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, India, Egypt, Türkiye, South Africa, Malaysia, China, and Ethiopia are participating in the programme.

Immediately following the opening ceremony and an introduction to the institute’s history, the participants began practicalREAD MORE

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to authorise a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into the troubled North West Transport Investments (NTI), saying those responsible for the collapse of the public bus service must be held accountable.

MISA, which represents more than 80,000 workers in the retail motor industry, said the investigation was long overdue and should result in more than findings, with public money lost through alleged wrongdoing recovered and affectedREAD MORE

The latest observations indicate that whilst neutral hydrogen is abundant, the process by which gas is converted into stars has slowed down, altering our understanding of galaxy evolution

An international team of astronomers led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences analysed data collected by the “Chinese Sky Eye” (FAST) and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), covering approximately 2.5 million galaxies across about one-third of the sky. Using spectral line stacking – a technique that combines faint 21-centimetreREAD MORE

Runners gathered in Bryanston, Johannesburg, on Tuesday morning to honour 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, whose body was identified after she disappeared while out for her routine run in Kempton Park.

The gathering comes as fear continues to spread among runners and residents in the area following the discovery of the bodies of five women in Kempton Park and surrounding areas over the past two months.

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The intergovernmental organisation for development highlighted the country’s achievements

Ethiopia has made significant progress in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), enabling it to compete at a global level. This was stated by Mohamed Abdi Ware, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), reports ENA, a TV BRICS partner.

He added that Ethiopia’s use of AI in agriculture, healthcare, education and finance represents valuable experience that could serve as an example for otherREAD MORE

A country with vast agricultural potential is still battling high levels of child malnutrition, while climate shocks such as El Niño threaten to deepen food insecurity

MAPUTO —Mozambique has land, water, farmers and enormous agricultural potential. Yet, for millions of families, having the capacity to produce food does not necessarily mean having enough nutritious food on the table.

That contradiction lies at the heart of Mozambique’s food and nutrition challenge.

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The Chinese leader called on Beijing and New Delhi to capitalise on each other’s strengths and work together on development within BRICS

China and India should approach the development of bilateral relations from a strategic perspective and take into account the long-term interests of both countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping made these remarks during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, reports ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

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The South African Police Service has vowed to intensify investigations into the deaths of five women whose bodies have been discovered in the Kempton Park area over the past two months.

Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane said police would leave no stone unturned to identify and arrest those responsible for the deaths.

The latest development came on Monday following the discovery of a fifth body in Gauteng, while investigators continued working to establish whetherREAD MORE

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has unveiled its mayoral candidates for Gauteng ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, promising to tackle what it describes as years of municipal decline, corruption and poor service delivery.

The party announced 11 candidates on Monday, saying they had been selected to lead its campaign to take control of municipalities across the province.

ATM National Spokesperson Zama Ntshona said the party wanted voters to view the elections as an opportunity toREAD MORE