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Abuse of police vehicles: Cop in hot water after viral video of collecting grain with SA Police Service bakkie

In the video which went viral earlier this month, a policeman in uniform is seen collecting loaded bags which were dropped into a marked SAPS bakkie.

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South Africa’s 32 most ‘dysfunctional’ municipalities

Thirty-two municipalities across eight provinces are currently receiving government intervention, whilst over a quarter are labeled as dysfunctional.

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Lol............intervention from a dysfunctional government.........hahaha LMFAO!

 

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The best countries in the world – and where South Africa fits in

A new report has compiled a list ranking the top 87 countries in the world based on a variety of factors.

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Surge in online shopping scams in South Africa​

Surge in online shopping scams in South Africa

Online shoppers in South Africa are getting nailed by fraudsters claiming to offer huge discounts on products from reputable brands.

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Another massive electricity price hike hitting South Africans soon

South Africans are set to face another double-digit Eskom tariff increase at the beginning of the 2024 financial year.

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For the gadget boys...

Samsung launches Galaxy S24 Ultra — South African pricing and pre-order deals

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 Ultra at its Unpacked event in San Jose on Wednesday, 17 January 2024.

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IOL
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, told media outlets on Tuesday that he ruled out cutting interest rates as inflation is still too prevalent in the country.

 

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'Josh, f**king drive’ - Cape cobra and mongoose battle it out on golf course ​

WATCH: 'Josh, f**king drive’ - guy’s response to seeing Cape cobra and mongoose battle it out on golf course goes viral

At first, it looked like a doctored video because of the snake’s gigantic size and the way it effortlessly glided over the tee box.

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[Paul33]

 

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Joburg launches “landmark initiative” to stop homeless people directing traffic

From now on, traffic within the City of Joburg will only be directed by trained officials employed by the metro police department.

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A train collision this week all but stopped supply to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal for export, adding to the struggles of freight operator Transnet. Plunging prices have narrowed the arbitrage of shipping the mineral to ports on trucks.
Transnet said it expects to resume operations fully on the line by Saturday, but the collision underscores the crisis facing the operator.
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Interesting

South Africa’s biggest solar battery now online — with more power than an old Eskom coal power station

The battery storage system is fed from 540MW of solar energy generated by nearly 1 million panels spread over three plants covering 879 hectares in the Northern Cape.

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Interesting

South Africa’s biggest solar battery now online — with more power than an old Eskom coal power station

The battery storage system is fed from 540MW of solar energy generated by nearly 1 million panels spread over three plants covering 879 hectares in the Northern Cape.

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Hope they have good security. They steal solar panels like crazy.

 

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JA - soon they will revert to carrier pigeons to report train locations...

South African train operators driving “blind”

Transnet’s signalling system is severely impacted by cable theft, forcing train operators to regularly stop, inspect tracks, and call in to the traffic control centre to ensure they can proceed safely.

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[Paul33]

JA - soon they will revert to carrier pigeons to report train locations...

South African train operators driving “blind”

Transnet’s signalling system is severely impacted by cable theft, forcing train operators to regularly stop, inspect tracks, and call in to the traffic control centre to ensure they can proceed safely.

mybroadband.co.za

I blame the scrap yards entirely. If they didn't buy it, these chaps wouldn't steal it. Simple.

 

[ARYANTO]

Joburg launches “landmark initiative” to stop homeless people directing traffic

From now on, traffic within the City of Joburg will only be directed by trained officials employed by the metro police department.

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UPDATE: The JMPD has appointed 200 pointsmen in a bid to address the impact of power cuts and malfunctioning lights on busy traffic intersections. It seems however, some of these new recruits have vanished into thin air along with the vehicles handed to them... eNCA on X.

 

[Paul33]

UPDATE: The JMPD has appointed 200 pointsmen in a bid to address the impact of power cuts and malfunctioning lights on busy traffic intersections. It seems however, some of these new recruits have vanished into thin air along with the vehicles handed to them... eNCA on X.

You can’t make this sh!t up really.

 

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Cape Town ranked the world's second-best city to live in

The survey, conducted in collaboration with research company Potentia Insight, tapped into the perspectives of locals, diving into aspects such as the quality and affordability of food, culture, and nightlife, while also factoring in the overall happiness and beauty of the city.

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How to spot a filling station selling dirty diesel in South Africa

This is what you should look for to spot a filling station that is potentially selling contaminated fuel.

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How to spot a filling station selling dirty diesel in South Africa​

 

[Akil]

UPDATE: The JMPD has appointed 200 pointsmen in a bid to address the impact of power cuts and malfunctioning lights on busy traffic intersections. It seems however, some of these new recruits have vanished into thin air along with the vehicles handed to them... eNCA on X.

I see them every morning. They're manning 3 intersections on my route to work.

 

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If anyone is so inclined, to help Sam and his family get to the UK

https://gofund.me/9631eb61 1

 

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All the bank branches where you can get your Smart ID and passport in South Africa – more coming soon

South Africa’s list of 30 bank branches is expected to expand in 2024.

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[Quintusson]

Anyone want to spot me a few bar? Not in the mood to sell my house and live in a car yet

New BMW XM Label Red pricing revealed – The most expensive BMW in South Africa

The price tag of the new BMW XM Label Red has been revealed, ranking it as the most expensive and powerful BMW in South Africa.

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