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This distribution satellite image taken and released on April 14, 2022, shows the Saplev refinery after flooding in Durban, South Africa. (Satellite image © 2022 Maxar Technologies/AFP) While the provincial government looks forward to completing the Saplev acquisition transaction, its ambitious plans to revive and expand the Durban refinery face a number of potential challenges ahead, from financing to the economics of the project, obtaining the right skills and securing local community support.Oil giants Shell and BP announced last week they would sell the shuttered Saplekh refinery to the state-run Central Energy Fund for a price later confirmed as 1…

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the crowd during the announcement of the 2024 election results at Gallagher Estates. (Alfonso Nkunjana/News24) In the IEC election results announcement, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the people had spoken.He also used his speech to tell jokes.The President expressed his gratitude to the IEC for conducting yet another fair and transparent election.President Cyril Ramaphosa's party, the ANC, suffered a heavy defeat in the 2024 general elections, but the president made the joke in his speech announcing the results. It was Ramaphosa's first public address as provincial president since Wednesday's election. It remains to be seen whether his…

Antoine Dupont plays for France at the Madrid Sevens (Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sports Images/Getty Images) France defeated Argentina 19-5 in the SVNS Series Grand Final in Madrid.Antoine Dupont was the star player on France's first World Series winning team.Australia, the Olympic champions when rugby sevens debuted at the Rio Olympics in 2016, won the women's competition, beating France 26-7 in the final.Want more Sevens news? Dedicated section.French rugby star Antoine Dupont, one of the homegrown stars at the Paris Olympics, helped France beat Argentina 19-5 in the World Rugby SVNS Series final in Madrid on Sunday.Read | Blitzboks face reality ahead…

Nkosazana's daughter apologises to fans in TET Nkosazana Daughter made the statement this Sunday after failing to show up at Tete. The South African singer said he regretted not performing at the concert. “It is with deep regret that Nkosazana Daughter Productions announces the cancellation of the performance at Horizonte Lodge on 1 June 2024.” Nkosazana said one of her team members was unable to attend the event due to illness. “Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, one of our team members was unable to board the flight due to illness and the entire team had to be tested…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it believes it could have done better in the province if voter turnout had not fallen so sharply. He won 100% of the votes in the state, with the DA coming in second with 27% of the vote. This follows the African National Congress (ANC) on 35% and was a significant drop from the 2019 provincial elections. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) came in third with 13% of the vote, followed by the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in fourth place with 10% support. DA Gauteng chairperson Fred Nel expressed satisfaction…

The South African Weather Service issued severe weather warnings for several provinces, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Heavy snowfall which may cause icy roads and traffic disruptions is expected in the Northern Highlands of the Eastern Cape, the Southern Highlands of the Northern Cape and the Central Karoo region of the Western Cape. Flooding is expected to occur in parts of the coast.Impact-based warnings: – A level 4 yellow warning was issued in the evening for the Central Karoo, Garden Route, Cape Winelands and Overberg areas of the Western Cape, including the eastern west coast,…

The IEC declared the 2024 election results free and fair. (Bongekile Makupe/News24) The IEC declared the 2024 elections to be free and fair. He said the election was hotly contested and tested the strength of the committee. Everything you need to know about the 2024 general election News24 Elections Hub.The 2024 general elections will see no party win a landslide victory and the results will be free and fair. The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) made the announcement at an event in Midrand, Johannesburg. The announcement of the results came following objections from some political parties who alleged irregularities in…

DA leader John Steenhausen addresses the nation. (@Our_DA/X old Twitter) The DA has set up a negotiating team to lead talks with other political parties.The ANC failed to secure a 51% majority, with the DA coming in second with 21.76% of the vote.John Steenhausen has vowed to remove the ANC, EFF and MK Party coalition from government.Find out everything you need to know about the 2024 general election in News24's election hub.Former DA leaders Helen Gilles and Tony Leong, along with some of the party's most senior members, will be leading negotiations to form a new coalition government for the…

South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Mosotho Moyepiya speaks during the official launch of South African general election results at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) National Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on June 2, 2024. (Photo: Michelle Spatali/AFP) The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed the results of national and provincial elections, paving the way for the two largest parties, the ANC and the Democratic Alliance, to form a coalition government with each other, despite threats of “trouble” from President Jacob Zuma. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moyepiya said on Sunday that after “careful” consideration…

Umkhonto weSizwe party leader Jacob Zuma at the National Election Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Gallagher Estate, Midrand, on June 1, 2024. (Sharon Seletho/Gyaro Images) Former President Jacob Zuma warns against announcement of national election results According to experts, it does not meet the criteria for sedition.The security group warned that any attempt to undermine the state's authority will not be tolerated.Find out everything you need to know about the 2024 general election in News24's election hub.Former President Jacob Zuma's warning against the announcement of national election results may be seen as seditious but does not meet the threshold for…