Cape Town —
New Update:
Hello Darkness, Load Shedding Is Back
Load shedding has been ramped up from Stage 4 to Stage 6 from 12pm today, Friday November 24 to 5am, Monday, November 27, 2023. This is due to a loss of five generating units over the past 24 hours resulting in a shortage of generation capacity, as well as the need to replenish our emergency reserves, Eskom said.
The announcement coincides with Black Friday - as consumers are expected in their droves at various retail outlets, in search of bargains.
Stage 6 load shedding means households and businesses will be plunged into darkness for longer periods.
Is SuperSport Snubbing African Football in Favour of European Football?
SuperSport has not secured the rights to broadcast Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which has been said to suggest a shift in focus towards European football, reports TimesLIVE. The channel, which is televised in many African countries, has not secured rights for various African football events, including the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, and potentially the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The pay channel has said that it remains committed to broadcasting African football, but its failure to secure the rights to these competitions has angered football supporters and officials in West Africa.
Snakes on the Loose! Warm Weather Brings Surge in Sightings
Snake catchers are overwhelmed by increasing snake appearances in human habitats due to warm weather and ample food sources, alarming residents, reports News24. In KwaZulu-Natal, snake handler Nick Evans has observed snakes, particularly black mambas, surfacing on numerous properties. Recent heatwaves seem to have prompted more snake activity, with over 20 snakes, including Mozambique spitting cobras and a green mamba, removed in two weeks. Evans highlighted the prevalence of gravid black mambas during this time, narrating an encounter with a 2.6-meter female black mamba. Meanwhile, in Cape Town, rising temperatures have brought out Cape cobras, prompting residents to share sightings. Reptile expert Tyrone Ping emphasised the danger of Cape cobras' venom and advised against engaging with snakes, urging people to contact professional snake catchers.
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Opposition MPs Launch Legal Bid Against Parliament's Punishment
Julius Malema and five other Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs have launched urgent legal action to interdict the punishments recommended against them for disrupting the February 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA), reports News24. They argue that the disciplinary processes lacked adequate guidelines and fairness, alleging bias due to the ruling party's influence. If their legal efforts fail, they face potential suspension, barring their attendance at the 2024 State of the Nation Address. The Parliament's Powers and Privileges Committee recommended that the EFF MPs be suspended for one month without remuneration and ordered them to apologise to Ramaphosa, Parliament, and the public.
