Errol Musk, father of billionaire Elon Musk, has drawn widespread condemnation after telling a television network he witnessed no oppression during South Africa's apartheid regime and characterizing white provision of employment and sustenance to Black residents as benevolent rather than exploitative. The 79-year-old businessman made the comments while discussing demographic projections showing white Americans becoming a minority population, suggesting such shifts would prove detrimental to technological advancement.
Correspondent Donie O'Sullivan challenged the assertions by referencing documented racial oppression under white minority rule, prompting Errol Musk to claim that Black South African population growth from 800,000 to 50...
South Africa defeated Zambia 3-1 in an international friendly at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha as Bafana Bafana continued preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Oswin Appollis opened scoring before halftime with a strike from the penalty area edge, while second-half substitute Mohau Nkota curled in a long-range effort, and Sphephelo Sithole converted a corner kick header. Joseph Sabobo pulled back a late consolation goal for the visitors during stoppage time.
Coach Hugo Broos praised midfielder Teboho Mokoena for reaching 50 international appearances, describing him as among the most important players in the national team setup. Zambian interim manager Perry Mtapa acknowledged Bafana Bafana's...
South African governing party leadership has commended the state power utility for achieving stability in the electrical grid while emphasizing that elevated tariff rates require urgent attention to prevent hardship for consumers and industries. Officials from the African National Congress national executive committee cited electricity costs as undermining manufacturing competitiveness and hampering employment generation efforts during deliberations examining economic priorities and renewable energy transitions.
Eskom reported its energy availability factor reached 70.75 percent while unplanned capacity losses declined to 9,115 megawatts compared with 11,257 megawatts during the equivalent period. The utility has maintained continuous...
A South African court has convicted Emalahleni Local Municipality of environmental violations under national legislation after the municipality repeatedly allowed untreated sewage to contaminate waterways and surrounding areas in Mpumalanga province. The high court imposed a 650 million rand penalty with 150 million suspended conditionally for five years, while directing 500 million toward repairing deteriorated wastewater treatment facilities at multiple locations, including Klipspruit, Ferrobank, Kriel, and associated pump stations by 2031.
The Department of Water and Sanitation endorsed the judgment as advancing accountability for infrastructure failures affecting public health and ecosystems through raw sewage discharge into rivers...
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi and Gauteng Acting Premier Lebogang Maile have convened a joint executive council session to advance the resolution of interprovincial administrative complications affecting service delivery and economic development across shared jurisdictions. Provincial workstreams presented consolidated findings on challenges, including asset transfers between territories, industrial park revitalization strategies, municipal service coordination, and operational difficulties at North West Transport Investments serving Gauteng residents.
Leadership from both administrations authorized departmental heads to expedite the implementation of mutually approved measures while developing final proposals for...
Ride-hailing platform inDrive has introduced a reduced commission structure for operators in Johannesburg and Pretoria, charging only 1 percent of fare revenues while enabling drivers to retain 99 percent of earnings through the end of the year. The company positioned the initiative as support for operators during a period when demand typically increases, but elevated platform fees have sparked industrywide demonstrations over inadequate compensation amid rising operational expenses.
Country Representative Ashif Black indicated the measure addresses longstanding concerns about commission rates that can reach 25 percent with competing services, creating financial strain for drivers managing fuel costs and vehicle upkeep. The platform...
The Namibia Revenue Agency has requested nearly 59 million Namibian dollars to address staffing shortages at border facilities following the expansion of three crossings to continuous operations. The agency currently employs 297 personnel across 18 border locations and offices while facing a deficit of 89 positions, creating challenges for maintaining adequate trade and immigration controls as extended hours increase operational demands.
Officials plan to enhance inspection capabilities through upgraded electronic scanning equipment at primary entry points, with training sessions scheduled for operators at manufacturing facilities in Beijing and South Korea. The agency has deployed private security contractors at all crossings to...
South African Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has characterized the National Construction Summit as a pivotal gathering that reinforces government determination to restore the building sector following collaborative discussions in Boksburg. The Construction Industry Development Board and the infrastructure department jointly organized the event, which resulted in commitments addressing regulatory reform, project execution improvements, and accountability measures while bringing together representatives from government agencies, private enterprises, labor organizations, and community groups.
Macpherson reported substantial progress against criminal disruption networks, with authorities recording more than 770...
Audio software developer Venomode has launched Mesa, a multi-mode clipper plugin available for macOS, Windows, and Linux systems that provides several methods for controlling audio peaks and boosting loudness. The software features three clipping modes and two enhancement tools designed for tasks ranging from basic peak management to adding sonic weight and volume to musical tracks, with multiband and mid-side processing capabilities allowing precise adjustments across various applications.
The plugin incorporates LUFS and peak monitoring displays that enable users to compare both peak and perceived loudness levels at input and output stages, while oversampling up to 16 times helps minimize aliasing and unwanted artifacts. The company...
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