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Could China lead South Africa to a sustainable energy future?
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (635+ words) As South Africa continues to battle rolling blackouts, rising electricity costs, and ageing infrastructure, the search for long-term energy solutions has taken on renewed urgency. With economic growth, social development, and industrial productivity increasingly threatened by an unstable power supply,…...
Apple fans disappointed: When will new Macs be released?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (421+ words) Apple fans were disappointed by the lack of new MacBook Pro announcements this week, but new models, including the high-end M5 Pro versions and the budget-friendly MacBook, are expected soon, with the latter priced around R13,000. Picture: Apple It came as a…...
Knysna's water crisis: Emergency measures and rising dam levels
1+ week, 4+ day ago (232+ words) Knysna continues to face significant water challenges linked to a prolonged localised drought and long-standing infrastructure issues. Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell says progress is being made in addressing Knysna's water crisis,…...
LOOK: Wild animals seek refuge after devastating floods hit Kruger National Park
3+ week, 1+ day ago (384+ words) Recent floods at South Africa's Kruger National Park have forced wildlife to seek higher ground, with viral videos showing animals, including crocodiles, searching for refuge. Following recent flooding in the Kruger National Park, numerous videos have circulated online, showing wild…...
Rising temperatures in the Western Cape lead to increased fruit flies and cockroaches amid wildfire season
3+ week, 3+ day ago (924+ words) There is a notable increase in fruit flies and cockroaches in the Western Cape Image: Tom Libby/ Reuters Are insects the early indicaters of a changing climate and what can we learn from their changing behaviour to prepare us for…...
AI Data Sources in 2025: The future of information acquisition raises eyebrows
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) In 2025, AI apps like Google Gemini and ChatGPT primarily source information from Reddit (40.1%), Wikipedia (26.3%), YouTube (23.5%), and Google (23.3%), with Reddit leading as the top source due to its vast archive of human conversations. Picture: Freepik More and more people are using…...
2026 is around the corner, so here’s the first-ever smartphone for your dog or cat
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) The PetPhone by GlocalMe is a revolutionary 2025 tech gadget that attaches to your pet's collar, offering features like health monitoring, location tracking, and music playback, with subscription costs starting at R1912 for South Africa. Picture: GlocalMe Have you ever worried about…...