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South Africa's state power utility Eskom may have to implement "Stage 8" level of power cuts this winter if its interventions are not effective, said Group Executive for Transmission Segomoco Scheppers in a briefing on Thursday. How ready are you for higher stages of loadshedding this winter?

Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has granted Turkey's Karpowership access to three South African ports for 20 years — but added that the approval came with conditions. Are you in support of the Karpowership deal? Do you think it will help ease our energy issues?

Scientists in Canada and the United States have published research which challenges the traditional theory about the origins of modern humans in Africa. What do you make of this research? Do you care about your origins?
19 May 2023 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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#FirstThingsFirst: Out with Europe, in with Africa: South Africa’s history books are getting a long-overdue makeover.

Is African history finally getting its place in the classroom? South Africa’s draft curriculum wants to swap the French Revolution for African-centred stories but experts warn it’ll only work with the right teachers, resources, and assessments. The era of Jan van Riebeeck dominating history books may be over.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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