#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Permanent stage 2 and 3 loadshedding on the cards?
PSL assistant referee Moeketsi Molelekoa has passed away, Buzz Aldrin - the second person to set foot on the moon in 1969 - got married last week Friday, and much more...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked Eskom to temporarily suspend the implementation of an 18.65% tariff increase set by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) “as it would cause an injury” to South Africans...
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Buzz Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the moon in 1969 following Neil Armstrong, married his “longtime love” on his 93rd birthday on Friday. His wife is 63.
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The South African Football Association (Safa) has confirmed that Premier Soccer League (PSL) assistant referee Moeketsi Molelekoa died in a car accident on Friday night.
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‘Idols SA’ Season 18 winner Thapelo Molomo left fans puzzled with a post of him selling trays of eggs and atchar from the boot of his car. Aside from his huge cash prize won on 'Idols SA', he also had/has a job as a Warrant Officer at the SAPS.
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Artchar le Mae guys around Tembisa and kempton park and pta call me will bring for u ❤️❤️.#hustle#youthempowerment#CreateYourOwnJob pic.twitter.com/9oy8K9Gr09
— Thapelo (@Thapelo_molom) January 12, 2023
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Eskom chair Mpho Makwana and CEO Andre de Ruyter said that South Africans should brace for permanent stage 2 and 3 loadshedding for the next two years. The National Energy Crisis Committee also released a six-month progress update on implementation of the Energy Action Plan.
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