…Read the full unedited speech…. State Of The Nation Address By President Cyril Ramaphosa Thursday, February 13, 2020 Parliament, Cape Town 13 February 2020 Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thandi Modise, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, Deputy President David Mabuza, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and esteemed members of the…
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Mick Fanning back in action in Tahiti
Mick Fanning of Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia, won his opening Round 1 heat of the Billabong Pro Tahiti at Teahupoo on 15 August 2015. The Round 1 heat was Fanning’s first back in competition after his shark encounter at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa on 19 July 2015.
Minimal risk of load shedding – Eskom
The risk for further load-shedding this week is minimal Eskom said yesterday, 6 November 2014. “The risk of load shedding is therefore low and for the rest of the week into the weekend as a result of the increased generating capacity from the power station,” Eskom said. However, the power utility reiterated that the system remains…
Austrian tourist dies after shark attack at Port St Johns
A 72 year-old Austrian tourist was fatally wounded by a shark today at Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape of South Africa this afternoon, according to the NSRI. It appears the incident occurred while the man was swimming at Second Beach. The man had been part of a tour group touring the area with…
NSRI keeps vigil for Camps Bay man missing in Indonesia
The family of 50 year-old Brett Archibald of Camps Bay, South Africa, has appealed for all help possible in locating Brett, who fell overboard early this morning on a surfing trip in the Mentawais, Indonesia. The family say Brett is a strong swimmer and hopes he makes it to land or is rescued. Brett Archibald…
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