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The govt online licence payment site is down, the day after its big launch​

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18 Feb. 2022

  • On Thursday, the department of transport launched an online system to pay for driving and vehicle licenses.
  • On Friday it fell over.
  • Government websites, including that of the Presidency, have a bad record when it comes to staying online.
  • The Government Gazette website has not been working for all of February.
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Sorry @Hooked ... I had to click "Funny" ... we have regressed to a Circus, with clowns running the show :facepalm:
 
From an email sent by the AA:

"Massive fuel hikes well above R1/l are on the cards for all grades of fuel going into March. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting on fuel price data released today by the Central Energy Fund (CEF)

“The data is showing an increase of R1.25 a litre for 95 octane petrol, R1.24 a litre for 93 octane, R1.29/l for diesel and a significant increase of R1.22/l for illuminating paraffin,” says the AA...

Given the current outlook, petrol prices in South Africa will skyrocket above R21 for the first time, with 95 octane petrol in Gauteng costing around R21.39/l and 93 octane petrol costing R21.13/l, outstripping the record high of R20.42/l in December last year. The coastal price of 95 octane will also breach the R20/l mark for the first time rising to R20.67/l based on the current data. Diesel and illuminating paraffin will also increase to levels never before seen..."
 

Baby formula recalled after harmful bacteria detected at US manufacturing plant​

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Baby formula recalled after harmful bacteria detected at US manufacturing plant

Powdered baby formula Similac Alimentum is the only product sold in South Africa that’s affected by the global recall, says Abbott.
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21 Feb. 2022

  • Abbott Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of certain powdered baby formula products, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare.
  • This comes after harmful bacteria was detected at a manufacturing facility in the United States.
  • Abbott confirmed to Business Insider SA that Similac Alimentum was the only product in South Africa affected by the recall.
 

Outrage over DStv’s limiting new streaming policy​

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Outrage over DStv’s limiting new streaming policy

South Africans have responded with outrage, with growing calls for a boycott, over DStv’s new and limiting one-device-at-a-time streaming policy.
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22 Feb. 2022

"South Africans have responded with outrage, with growing calls for a boycott, over DStv’s new and limiting one-device-at-a-time streaming policy.

The new policy is set to come in effect from March 22. It will allow only one device to stream on the DStv Now at a time.

In a fully connected household situation, this means that dad will not be allowed to stream the news in the lounge at the same time as his son who maybe streaming football on another device in his bedroom. One of them will have to stop watching to allow the other to watch.

“From 22 March 2022, customers will be limited to streaming DStv on one device at a time. They will still be able to watch previously downloaded content on a second device.” DSTV said.

The satellite service which also offers online live streaming cites its actions as being based on counteracting password sharing and piracy.

“The change will be made to all DStv subscriptions across Africa; however, only customers making use of more than one concurrent stream will be directly affected by the change.

“We will not limit the number of people using a login – however, we are limiting (to one) the number of people who can stream at the same time,” it added.

DStv users were outraged by this announcement, with plans to boycott the service gaining momentum."
 
Hooked said:

Outrage over DStv’s limiting new streaming policy​

www.iol.co.za

Outrage over DStv’s limiting new streaming policy

South Africans have responded with outrage, with growing calls for a boycott, over DStv’s new and limiting one-device-at-a-time streaming policy.
www.iol.co.za www.iol.co.za
22 Feb. 2022

"South Africans have responded with outrage, with growing calls for a boycott, over DStv’s new and limiting one-device-at-a-time streaming policy.

The new policy is set to come in effect from March 22. It will allow only one device to stream on the DStv Now at a time.

In a fully connected household situation, this means that dad will not be allowed to stream the news in the lounge at the same time as his son who maybe streaming football on another device in his bedroom. One of them will have to stop watching to allow the other to watch.

“From 22 March 2022, customers will be limited to streaming DStv on one device at a time. They will still be able to watch previously downloaded content on a second device.” DSTV said.

The satellite service which also offers online live streaming cites its actions as being based on counteracting password sharing and piracy.

“The change will be made to all DStv subscriptions across Africa; however, only customers making use of more than one concurrent stream will be directly affected by the change.

“We will not limit the number of people using a login – however, we are limiting (to one) the number of people who can stream at the same time,” it added.

DStv users were outraged by this announcement, with plans to boycott the service gaining momentum."
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Haven't had a DSTV subscription for over 8 years now, still can't fathom that people pay that ridiculous amount of money to "only watch sport"...:rolleyes:
 
Dela Rey Steyn said:
Haven't had a DSTV subscription for over 8 years now, still can't fathom that people pay that ridiculous amount of money to "only watch sport"...:rolleyes:
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Although I love my Rugby and F1 I also don't and will never see the point of paying the monthly fee. Even Amazon is better than the repetitive and utter crap offered on DSTV at the moment.
 
www.bbc.com

Ukraine conflict: Russian forces attack from three sides

Moscow launches a deadly attack targeting cities and military targets, as civilians attempt to flee.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
In a televised address, he urged Ukrainian soldiers who are facing off Russian-backed rebels to lay down weapons and return to their homes.
Mr Putin said Russia did not plan to occupy Ukraine, but warned that Moscow's response would be "instant" if anyone tries to take on Russia.
Ukraine said that "Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine".
 
Dela Rey Steyn said:
www.bbc.com

Ukraine conflict: Russian forces attack from three sides

Moscow launches a deadly attack targeting cities and military targets, as civilians attempt to flee.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
In a televised address, he urged Ukrainian soldiers who are facing off Russian-backed rebels to lay down weapons and return to their homes.
Mr Putin said Russia did not plan to occupy Ukraine, but warned that Moscow's response would be "instant" if anyone tries to take on Russia.
Ukraine said that "Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine".
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Does anybody actually know why?
 
Adephi said:
Does anybody actually know why?
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Where are Russian troops being sent and why?​

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014, rebels backed by President Putin seized big swathes of the east and they have fought Ukraine's army ever since. There was an international Minsk peace accord but the conflict continues and so Russia's leader says he is sending in troops into two rebel-held areas. The UN Secretary-General has categorically rejected Russia's use of the word peacekeepers.


The West believes Moscow is planning an imminent, new invasion of Ukraine, a country of 44 million people bordering both Russia and the European Union. For a start, there are reports of tanks arriving in separatist-controlled Donetsk and the latest satellite photos show Russian troops deployed within a short distance of Ukraine's borders.

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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want from Ukraine?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.
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Dela Rey Steyn said:

Where are Russian troops being sent and why?​

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014, rebels backed by President Putin seized big swathes of the east and they have fought Ukraine's army ever since. There was an international Minsk peace accord but the conflict continues and so Russia's leader says he is sending in troops into two rebel-held areas. The UN Secretary-General has categorically rejected Russia's use of the word peacekeepers.


The West believes Moscow is planning an imminent, new invasion of Ukraine, a country of 44 million people bordering both Russia and the European Union. For a start, there are reports of tanks arriving in separatist-controlled Donetsk and the latest satellite photos show Russian troops deployed within a short distance of Ukraine's borders.

www.bbc.com

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want from Ukraine?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com
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What he says and what he does is totally different.
 
Dela Rey Steyn said:
Haven't had a DSTV subscription for over 8 years now, still can't fathom that people pay that ridiculous amount of money to "only watch sport"...:rolleyes:
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My brother does and woe betide anyone who dares to disturb him on a Sat. or Sun. whn he's watching sport! But he shares the cost with a friend of his in another city. My brother watches via satellite dish, but his friend watches via streaming.
 
Dela Rey Steyn said:
www.bbc.com

Ukraine conflict: Russian forces attack from three sides

Moscow launches a deadly attack targeting cities and military targets, as civilians attempt to flee.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
In a televised address, he urged Ukrainian soldiers who are facing off Russian-backed rebels to lay down weapons and return to their homes.
Mr Putin said Russia did not plan to occupy Ukraine, but warned that Moscow's response would be "instant" if anyone tries to take on Russia.
Ukraine said that "Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine".
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Comedy Central ...
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Gadgetboy said:
I really want to be the fly on that wall. If Russia turns on us we stand no chance.....
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Countries that haven't imposed sanctions against Russia. Brazil, India, China and South Africa. Don't worry, we look after our allies.
 
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Ukraine is the second largest country by area in Europe, and has a population of over 40 million.
Ukraine ranks;
1st in Europe in proven recoverable reserves of uranium ores;
2nd place in Europe and 10th place in the world in terms of titanium ore reserves;
2nd place in the world in terms of explored reserves of manganese ores (2.3 billion tons, or 12% of the world's reserves);
2nd largest iron ore reserves in the world (30 billion tons);
2nd place in Europe in terms of mercury ore reserves;
3rd place in Europe (13th place in the world) in shale gas reserves (22 trillion cubic meters)
4th in the world by the total value of natural resources;
7th place in the world in coal reserves (33.9 billion tons)

Ukraine is also an important agricultural country;
1st in Europe in terms of arable land area;
3rd place in the world by the area of black soil (25% of world's volume);
1st place in the world in exports of sunflower and sunflower oil;
2nd place in the world in barley production and 4th place in barley exports;
3rd largest producer and 4th largest exporter of corn in the world;
4th largest producer of potatoes in the world;
5th largest rye producer in the world;
5th place in the world in bee production (75,000 tons);
8th place in the world in wheat exports;
9th place in the world in the production of chicken eggs;
16th place in the world in cheese exports.
Ukraine can meet the food needs of 600 million people.

Ukraine is an important industrialised country:
1st in Europe in ammonia production;
Europe's 2nd’s and the world’s 4th largest natural gas pipeline system;
3rd largest in Europe and 8th largest in the world in terms of installed capacity of nuclear power plants;
3rd place in Europe and 11th in the world in terms of rail network length (21,700 km);
3rd place in the world (after the U.S. and France) in production of locators and locating equipment;
3rd largest iron exporter in the world
4th largest exporter of turbines for nuclear power plants in the world;
4th world's largest manufacturer of rocket launchers;
4th place in the world in clay exports
4th place in the world in titanium exports
8th place in the world in exports of ores and concentrates;
9th place in the world in exports of defence industry products;
10th largest steel producer in the world (32.4 million tons).
 
ARYANTO said:
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DStv is facing a backlash from South Africans, including calls for a boycott, after it announced changes to its streaming service to fight password sharing and piracy.


DStv announced that from 22 March 2022, its subscribers will be limited to streaming DStv on one device at a time.


The change applies to all DStv subscriptions across Africa. “Only customers making use of more than one concurrent stream will be directly affected by the change,” it said.


DStv said it is one of the measures to counteract password sharing and piracy — a challenge for streaming providers globally.


It explained that DStv subscribers are allowed four registered devices for streaming and can still download DStv content on selected devices for offline viewing.


Downloading DStv content will allow more than one family member to watch DStv at the same time.


“We will not limit the number of people using a login. However, we are limiting the number of people who can stream at the same time to one,” DStv said.
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One word to describe them--- USELESS !
 
The South African Post Office (Sapo) has been fighting an uphill battle over recent years, and in the latest turn of events, it has put fourteen of its properties up for auction.
While most of the properties for sale are located in Gauteng, several are listed in the Free State and one in the Northern Cape.
The lowest reserve price of R60,000 is set for the property located at 276 Wessels Street in the Free State.

The one with the highest reserve price — set at R8 million — is also located in the Free State.

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Post Office branches up for auction — R23.2 million minimum asking price

Fourteen Post Office branches will be auctioned off from 7 March 2022. Assuming they sell at their reserve prices, the proceeds will only cover 8% of its debt to landlords.
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