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New energy electric vehicle company BYD's cartoon-style tattoo car is displayed at the 2024 ChinaJoy in Shanghai, China, July 29, 2024. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Africa is becoming a new market for Chinese electric car brands as imports of heavily subsidised Chinese electric vehicles are targeted by market regulators amid looming trade tensions between Beijing and Europe, the United States and Canada. In mid-June, the European Commission announced that it would raise import tariffs on Chinese-made green cars to 38.1%, claiming that the products are subsidized by the Chinese government and thus violate fair competition in the European Common…
Contrary to the notion that young people don’t appreciate gospel music, the numbers show that young people are prioritizing spiritual improvement. South African gospel band Joyous Celebration has become the most streamed choir in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in the past 12 months, according to Spotify. The long-running ensemble recently released their 28th album, recorded at the Durban ICC. Gospel choirs have long been powerful incubators of musical talent, nurturing voices that have gone on to shape the wider music industry. The choir is not only a breeding ground for future stars, but also a focal point for worship music. From…
There are two must-read books this month, both by South African authors who have written fascinating works. There are two must-read books this month, both by South African authors, depicting different sides of the same coin. Good Hope is a dystopian work of fiction set in the Western Cape by author Nick Crelan. In his vision of the future, Crelan asks questions about the price of freedom and, ultimately, what sacrifices people are prepared to make to enjoy the freedoms and common goods we crave. It's about control and the concessions it demands. On the contrary, former journalist James Styen…
Dedicated work: Volunteers rake up invasive weeds and trash that boating and canoe club members have dragged onto the banks of Wemerpan. Photo: Madison Bannon A diverse group of volunteers, including boat enthusiasts and local residents, have been working tirelessly to clean up the historic pans. This content is Subscribers only. Join the M&G Community The Mail & Guardian's mission is to provide the best experience for all our readers – join the M&G community and support our commitment to consistently deliver in-depth news. Subscribe With your subscription you can: – M&G Community Membership – Independent journalism – Access…
Andile Mpisane's football skills criticised after Royal AM's recent match Andile Mpisane is facing backlash following the Royal Am's football match against Cape Town City FC. The two football clubs faced off this weekend, finishing in a 1-1 draw. The Royal AM chairman became a trending topic on social media as people reacted to the match, especially his footballing skills. While some reacted to Andile's team's refusal to pass the ball to him, others praised his performance on the pitch. “If Andile Mpisane wants to seriously pursue football he should go to another club with strict discipline, not strut around…
JET Funding: The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the administration and disbursement of funds. Image credit Treasury said of the $11.6 billion committed so far for the Just Energy Transition (JET), grant funding of $148 million, or about 1.3%, has been allocated to Mpumalanga, while $825,000 has been directed to municipalities in the province. Additionally, $255 million of the $2.6 billion allocated under the Accelerating Coal Transition (ACT) program — a new initiative to help coal-heavy countries transition to cleaner energy sources — will go toward community development and energy efficiency projects in the province, which is home to…
Ronaldo has 638 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook and 113 million on X. His recently launched YouTube channel has 60 million subscribers. Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person to reach more than one billion followers on his social media platforms, and has thanked his passionate supporters. “These are more than just numbers, they are testament to the passion, drive and love we share for the game and beyond,” Ronaldo said in a statement. The former Real Madrid player, who is nearing the end of his career, said that throughout his career he has played…
The segment was inspired by a casual on-air conversation about how hard – and how easy – it is to host a show. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be the host of South Africa's most popular morning radio show? Now's your chance to find out! On Tuesday morning, Jacaranda FM's Martin Bester, Philicity Liecken and Zola Ntinsha will hand the microphone over to their listeners. How difficult is it? segment. The segment was inspired by casual on-air chat about how hard or easy it is to host the show, and long-time Jacaranda FM favourite Martin Bester turned…
Acclaimed poet Jessica Mbangeni will be buried today in her hometown of Ngamakwe in the Eastern Cape. Acclaimed poet Jessica Mbangeni will be buried in her hometown of Ngamakwe in the Eastern Cape on Saturday. Mbangeni died on August 31, the last Saturday of Women's Month, at the age of 47 after a short illness. Her memorial service took place last Friday at the Dr John Kani Theatre in the Market Theatre complex, with attendees encouraged to wear traditional dress in her honour. “She was more than just a world-renowned hymn singer and musical virtuoso — she was a cultural…
Harry is now 40, a turning point for many people, at a crossroads where he is looking back at his past and considering possibilities for the future. From the moment he first appeared in Princess Diana's arms outside a London hospital in 1984, Harry was a cheeky red-headed boy who playfully stuck out his tongue at photographers. Growing up, he made headlines for his controversial Nazi costumes and later made a dramatic departure from royal life, moving to Southern California with his American wife. All the while, Harry seemed to rebel against his role as an “alternate” in the Windsor…