As the world faces an energy crisis with traditional resources such as coal, oil, and gas becoming unreliable, countries worldwide are racing to invest in renewable energy, especially solar power. Solar energy has emerged as the thirdlargest renewable energy source, following wind and hydropower, due to its economic feasibility and abundant availability. Let’s dive into the solar power race and explore the top three countries based on installed capacity, along with assessing South Africa’s progress in this area.
The South Africa’s Sevens rugby team, the Blitzboks, is having a tough season. Recently, the team finished in a tie for 12th place at the Singapore Sevens tournament in April. ### Challenging Opponents in Pool C
Western Cape Government Voices Concerns Over Allegations of South Africa Supplying Weapons to Russia
The Western Cape Government has expressed deep concern over allegations that South Africa has been supplying weapons to Russia, made by the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety. The government has called for the protection of the region’s economy and jobs, which are already under significant pressure due to the ongoing impact of the COVID19 pandemic and the severe rolling blackouts that have plagued the country.
Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer, was linked to a billionaire businesswoman before his association with Nandipha Magudumana. This revelation was made in an eNCA interview with a former inmate who shared a cell with Bester at the Magaung Correctional Centre.