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It must be true, as Goethe claimed, that numbers are like the hard, serious accountants of life. Numbers are not about playing favorites or glossing over the facts. They are the ultimate truth tellers, providing numerical narratives that exclude personal opinions and emotions. In the world of finance, sports, or any other world, numbers always have the final say. In a world where opinions are as diverse as the colors of the rainbow, numbers are a solid and reliable source of truth. So when we say “numbers don't lie,” we are saying it with the confidence of an experienced mathematician.…
Author: Red NardosBlack History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions and accomplishments of Black individuals throughout history, but it is also a time to remember the struggles and challenges they have faced and continue to face. Just like those who have had to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward, we too must learn from our experiences and use them to become better.Starship strives every day to live up to our core values. These are the values that guide each of us, and they extend far beyond our work within the company, the people we work with, the…
The protracted legal battle over a R14.25 million defamation suit continues. Six South African activists and public interest lawyers have filed revised papers in their protracted legal battle over “SLAPP” defamation suits totalling R14.25 million. This follows two rulings in which the Constitutional Court for the first time set out standards for the defence to SLAPP actions, allowing defendants to amend their plea within 30 days. Lawyers for the mine plaintiffs say the defamation lawsuit will likely continue. Six South African activists and public interest lawyers have filed amended papers in their long-running legal battle against a “SLAPP” defamation suit…
In a new development for Project Cheetah, India and South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bring dozens of African cheetahs to India over the next 10 years, Reuters reports. “The first 12 cheetahs will be airlifted from South Africa to India in February 2023,” South Africa's environment ministry said in a statement. “We plan to relocate another 12 people every year for the next eight to 10 years,” the ministry added. These 12 cheetahs will be kept in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The park is already home to eight African cheetahs transferred from Namibia.…
In a new development in the cheetah programme, India and South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce dozens of African cheetahs to India over the next 10 years, Reuters reported. “The initial group of 12 cheetahs will be airlifted from South Africa to India in February 2023,” South Africa's environment department said in a statement. “We plan to transfer 12 more animals per year over the next eight to 10 years,” the ministry added. The 12 cheetahs will be kept in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, which already houses eight African cheetahs that were transferred…
South Africans have a lot of choice when it comes to choosing a fully licensed sports betting app, but there are two sites that often rank higher than most others: Betway and 10bet . However, for many people living in South Africa, the 10bet sports betting app wins every time and is by far the better app. Find out why here. What can new players claim when signing up to 10bet? New players who sign up to the 10bet sports betting website today can instantly double their deposit amount to a value of up to R1,000.00, along with a guaranteed…
South Africans have been suffering from electricity shortages for several years. These conditions worsened, with Eskom, the country's power utility, operating at only half of its power generation capacity by the end of 2022. As a result, Eskom has been forced to increase rolling blackouts. By mid-January 2023, users were typically without power for 8 to 10 hours per day. The situation is unlikely to improve significantly in the short to medium term. This year, the country's electricity supply is expected to be reduced, with electricity sometimes being available for only 12 hours a day, as demand increases, especially during…
The African National Congress (ANC) believes that for the betterment of South Africa, efforts must be made to reduce the burden.The ANC said it was looking for solutions to deal with the rolling blackouts and was consulting with experts to find a permanent solution.ANC national executive committee member Mamoloko Kubai said the power outage was affecting society as a whole.Free State – The African National Congress (ANC) has acknowledged that the impact of load shedding is hampering South Africa's economic growth. The ANC said it is finding solutions to ease the burden that is affecting the country's economic growth.Image: Darren…
If you're a middle-class South African, it's easy to forget that you live in the most unequal country on earth. That is, until “Unloading” came along. The technical term for rolling blackouts brought equality to everyone, rich and poor alike, by cutting off the electricity to homes and businesses several times a day. It dealt a severe blow to South Africa's affluent life and infuriated the middle class against the government. Why do we care about power outages in South Africa? Because South Africa, one of the continent's brightest countries, is at serious risk of falling into failed state status…
The Social Jobs Fund will support organizations across South Africa to create jobs for the common good as part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus. When is the application deadline: January 6, 2023 Please tell us about the Chairman of the South African Social Employment Fund: As part of the government's broader economic recovery plan, the President's Jobs Stimulus Plan leverages direct public investment to support employment opportunities, counter COVID-19 job losses, and create opportunities for growth and regeneration. That's what I'm aiming for. The stimulus package now includes social employment as part of its portfolio of interventions to create jobs…