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Cape Town Schedules 10-Hour Power Outage for Infrastructure Maintenance

Cape Town is set to undergo a planned 10-hour power outage from 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, to 8 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026. This interruption is...

Central Bank Elevates Rates to 7.25% Due to Inflation Worries

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has increased its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, while the prime lending rate now stands at 10.75%. This decision,...

Johannesburg Faces Power Disruption in 14 Areas on September 26

Residents in parts of Johannesburg should prepare for a planned power outage this Saturday, September 26, 2026, as essential maintenance work is set to take place on the electricity...

Iran Promises to Reopen Hormuz Strait if US Reduces Military Presence

Iran has proposed to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz within a week, contingent on the United States reducing military pressure and lifting its blockade on Iranian ports, a...

Trump Labels AI as ‘Super Intelligence’ During UN Speech

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a significant change in terminology for artificial intelligence, suggesting that the technology be referred to...

Global Conflicts Dominate as Leaders Convene at UN General Assembly

Nearly 130 world leaders have converged in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate, with discussions expected to focus on major global conflicts and technological...

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South Africa Aims to End Electricity Load Reduction by March 2027

South Africa aims to end electricity load reduction by March 2027, according to Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Load reduction, a measure distinct...

Oil Prices Climb Amid Stalled US-Iran Talks and Market Tightness

Oil prices have risen due to stalled US-Iran negotiations and tight fuel markets, despite signs of recovering crude oil supplies from the Middle East....

Iran Cautions UAE on Netanyahu Visit, Citing Regional Security Risks

Iran has issued a stern warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other regional nations following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to...

Ramaphosa Weighs Reinstating Police Chief Masemola After Charges Dropped

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is deliberating on whether to reinstate General Fannie Masemola as the national police commissioner after prosecutors dropped criminal charges...

Springbok Players Face Increased Competition After Loss to Australia

South Africa's recent 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth has intensified competition for places in the Springboks squad as head coach Rassie Erasmus evaluates...