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Eskom plans to return 3, 380 megawatts of generation capacity
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Eskom says it is planning to return a total of 3-thousand-380-megawatts of generation capacity to service ahead of the evening peak today, and throughout the coming week.
This is to further strengthen the stability of the electricity grid.
The power utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says between 3 and 9 October, an average of 10-thousand-835-megawatts in unplanned outages was recorded, a significant improvement compared to the 11-thousand-920-megawatts during the same period last year:
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This is to further strengthen the stability of the electricity grid.
The power utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says between 3 and 9 October, an average of 10-thousand-835-megawatts in unplanned outages was recorded, a significant improvement compared to the 11-thousand-920-megawatts during the same period last year:
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Nominations for 2025 Legends Awards close Wednesday
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Nominations for the 2025 Legends Awards close on Wednesday.
The awards honour South Africa’s greatest living legends whose work, creativity, and impact continue to shape the nation’s story.
The awards will recognize exceptional individuals across 10-categories, including Music, Sports, Performing Arts, Literature & Storytelling, as well as Humanitarian & Social Impact.
The ceremony, themed "Generations United," will take place on the 1st of November, in Midrand, Johannesburg.
The awards honour South Africa’s greatest living legends whose work, creativity, and impact continue to shape the nation’s story.
The awards will recognize exceptional individuals across 10-categories, including Music, Sports, Performing Arts, Literature & Storytelling, as well as Humanitarian & Social Impact.
The ceremony, themed "Generations United," will take place on the 1st of November, in Midrand, Johannesburg.
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TikTok #LevelUpAfrica Creator Day
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TikTok last month hosted its third Creators Education Day in Rosebank, bringing together emerging talents and the media.
The initiative, known as TikTok #LevelUpAfrica Creator Day, has become a vital platform for aspiring digital storytellers.
This year’s edition focused on helping creators track their growth, build lasting connections, and understand their role in the wider creative economy.
Workshops explored how to use monetisation tools effectively, the importance of producing high-quality content, and the responsibility of maintaining a safe and accountable platform.
The initiative, known as TikTok #LevelUpAfrica Creator Day, has become a vital platform for aspiring digital storytellers.
This year’s edition focused on helping creators track their growth, build lasting connections, and understand their role in the wider creative economy.
Workshops explored how to use monetisation tools effectively, the importance of producing high-quality content, and the responsibility of maintaining a safe and accountable platform.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.50 to the US Dollar, 23.38 to the British Pound, and 20.33 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,010.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,738.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.50 to the US Dollar, 23.38 to the British Pound, and 20.33 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,010.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,738.00.
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