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[Quintusson]

The City of Johannesburg says it rejects Eskom’s latest scheduled load shedding and has threatened legal action against the power utility.

The city pointed out in a statement on Saturday evening (23 October), that it recently secured an additional power supply capacity of 220 MW from privately owned Kelvin Power station that qualifies it for an exemption from stage 1 and 2 of load shedding,

Eskom resumed stage 2 load shedding, which is set to continue through to Monday at 05h00.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/ene...ts-eskom-load-shedding/?utm_source=newsletter

And then this again....
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/sout.../2897602/load-shedding-eskom-2-november-2021/

Eskom on Tuesday morning warned that it may be forced to implement load shedding at short notice as the power system is “severely constrained”.

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

And then this again....
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/sout.../2897602/load-shedding-eskom-2-november-2021/

Eskom on Tuesday morning warned that it may be forced to implement load shedding at short notice as the power system is “severely constrained”.

Interesting dichotomy ... Kelvin Power Station is a privately owned power station and sold power to the City of Johannesburg, (using the Eskom grid) ... the outcome of this little fiasco is going to highlight the issues facing other private power producers as they come online, (or don't? )

 

[ARYANTO]

The problems Eskom currently face include:

• A major incident in Zambia resulted in the imported power from Cahora Bassa being reduced by 1,000MW.
• A Tutuka generator tripped.
• Generation units at the Medupi and Matla power stations tripped.
• A unit at Tutuka power station was forced to shut down.
• A unit at Kendal remains offline following a power fault with its coal conveyor belt.
• There were further delays in returning a unit each at Lethabo and Majuba power stations.
• There is a shortage of diesel to run the open-cycle gas turbines, limiting Eskom’s ability to generate additional emergency power.
  
  https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/421768-disaster-strikes-at-eskom.html?utm_source=newsletter

 

[Quintusson]

We've been off for almost 24hrs straight now. Apparently sabotage or something on the distribution box in our area and now there's a labour dispute with the local municipality and the workers as well, so cannot see us having power until tomorrow if we're lucky...

 

[zadiac]

‘Historic moment’ as OR Tambo’s spy pen to be auctioned as NFT

https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/...-as-or-tambos-spy-pen-to-be-auctioned-as-nft/

 

[zadiac]

‘Historic moment’ as OR Tambo’s spy pen to be auctioned as NFT

https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/...-as-or-tambos-spy-pen-to-be-auctioned-as-nft/

Sure the guys at Ryan's lab can call it "not hackable", but that don't mean we ain't gonna hack it!

 

[Hooked]

We've been off for almost 24hrs straight now. Apparently sabotage or something on the distribution box in our area and now there's a labour dispute with the local municipality and the workers as well, so cannot see us having power until tomorrow if we're lucky...

Whew that's bad!! Hope you've got a gas stove! I'm so thankful that my house (and many in Yzer) has a gas stove (but electrical oven, which I seldom use). I don't know what I'd do without it!!

 

[Quintusson]

Whew that's bad!! Hope you've got a gas stove! I'm so thankful that my house (and many in Yzer) has a gas stove (but electrical oven, which I seldom use). I don't know what I'd do without it!!

Fortunately I do have a small gas bottle and a hob, so been making supper on there the past few nights. But it seems tonight is such time again as our power came on for a few hours yesterday just to go off again early this morning.

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

Fortunately I do have a small gas bottle and a hob, so been making supper on there the past few nights. But it seems tonight is such time again as our power came on for a few hours yesterday just to go off again early this morning.

Not to sure what to say here ... I relate ... It's not kewl ... I disagree with Eiskom / the governments sh## service delivery ... and you're an optimistic winner for finding a solution ... you go boy!

 

[Stranger]

My airfryer works off my gennie ....... sorted.

 

[ARYANTO]

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has warned that criminal activity is set to increase in the country due to increased load shedding.

Speaking to the SABC, the institute’s Dr Johan Burger said house and business robberies are already increasing, and there are fears that the same will happen with other criminal activities.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/lif...h-africa-analysts-warn/?utm_source=newsletter

 

[Grand Guru]

It’s a shistastrophy

 

[Hooked]

Fortunately I do have a small gas bottle and a hob, so been making supper on there the past few nights. But it seems tonight is such time again as our power came on for a few hours yesterday just to go off again early this morning.

We're going to have a day of it tomorrow. 2 x loadshedding AND in addition to that, 2 x electricity disruptions which are not related to loadshedding. May as well just stay in bed and sleep!

 

[Grand Guru]

https://businesstech.co.za/news/fin...tax-deadline-with-new-penalties-on-the-cards/

SARS warns of November tax deadline – with new penalties on the cards

 

[Hooked]

BREAKING | Former president FW de Klerk, 85, has died
https://www.news24.com/news24/south...er-president-fw-de-klerk-85-has-died-20211111
11 Nov. 2021

"FW de Klerk, the last president of apartheid South Africa and a key actor in the country's transition to democracy, has died.

The FW de Klerk Foundation's spokesperson Dave Steward confirmed his death to News24 on Thursday. "The former president died earlier this morning at his home in Fresnaye after his struggle against cancer. He was 85-years-old. He is survived by his wife Elita, two children Susan and Jan, and his grandchildren."

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce details of De Klerk's state funeral in due course.

In a statement on 8 June 2021, the foundation said he was diagnosed with mesothelioma - "a cancer that affects the lining of the lungs" - in March 2021. He was receiving immunotherapy for the illness..."

 

[Grand Guru]

BREAKING | Former president FW de Klerk, 85, has died

 

[Hooked]

Woolworths now has solar-powered delivery vans
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/woolworths-now-has-electric-vans-for-online-deliveries-2021-11
11 Nov. 2021

• Woolworths has introduced electric panel vans, which will run its online delivery services.
• The retailer partnered with DSV and Everlectric for its electric vans.
• In two months, the retailer has managed to save almost 3,600kg of carbon dioxide.

 

[Hooked]

Takealot and OneDayOnly are still exaggerating daily deals savings - in October, by roughly 100%
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/takealot-onedayonly-deal-accuracy-october-2021-11
13 Nov. 2021

"... Business Insider has been tracking random products advertised on each daily deal website and checking the integrity of the advertised deals since June 2021.

In five months of monitoring products on each store, and evaluating just how accurate the advertised deals are, Business Insider has found that although prices may be lower than competitors, the promised discounts are seldom correct.

In percentage terms, the stores have at times exaggerated the discounts shoppers are receiving by between 48% and 168%. In some cases, products are available at the same price or cheaper at competing online stores - often without mention of a sale and without any time pressure.

Since Business Insider started tracking the veracity of each store's daily deal claims, both stores have exaggerated the recommended retail prices of some products to increase the apparent size of their daily deal discounts. And in the lead up to Black Friday, October was one of the worst months we've recorded.

Here's how much Takealot and OneDayOnly exaggerated their discounts in September:

OneDayOnly

Across the 10 random products reviewed in October 2021, OneDayOnly claimed to offer discounts to a total of R6,220.

After researching the various products, we found that a more accurate cumulative discount came to R2,161.

On the day in question, there was a 96.86% (R4,059) difference between the discounts claimed by OneDayOnly and those prices available elsewhere.

The most significant overstated discount in rand value was R2,001 on a pair of Sony headphones.


OneDayOnly savings promised vs real savings (Rands)


Takealot

Across the 10 random products reviewed in October 2021, Takealot claimed to offer daily deal discounts to a total of R10,690.

After researching the various products, Business Insider found that a more accurate cumulative discount amounted to R2,018.99.

On the day in question, there was a 136.45% (R8,671.01) difference between the discounts claimed by Takealot and those prices available elsewhere.

The most significant overstated discount in rand value was R4,840.00 on a Kenwood Mega Pack.


Takealot savings promised vs real savings (Rands)

 

[Hooked]

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59278275
14 Nov. 2021

"International best-selling author Wilbur Smith has died at his home in Cape Town at the age of 88, his publisher has announced.

He passed away on Saturday afternoon with his wife, Niso, by his side, a statement published on the Wilbur Smith Books website said.

Smith's 49 published books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

He gained widespread recognition following the publication of his debut novel When the Lion Feeds in 1964..."

 

[DarthBranMuffin]

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59278275
14 Nov. 2021

"International best-selling author Wilbur Smith has died at his home in Cape Town at the age of 88, his publisher has announced.

He passed away on Saturday afternoon with his wife, Niso, by his side, a statement published on the Wilbur Smith Books website said.

Smith's 49 published books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

He gained widespread recognition following the publication of his debut novel When the Lion Feeds in 1964..."

A sad day in literary history, what a legendary writer he was! My dad did not miss a single one of his publications, I read about half of what he brought out. His books are always a good read!

 

[zadiac]

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59278275
14 Nov. 2021

"International best-selling author Wilbur Smith has died at his home in Cape Town at the age of 88, his publisher has announced.

He passed away on Saturday afternoon with his wife, Niso, by his side, a statement published on the Wilbur Smith Books website said.

Smith's 49 published books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

He gained widespread recognition following the publication of his debut novel When the Lion Feeds in 1964..."

Sad sad day. RIP Willbur. Your work is legendary.

 

[ARYANTO]

Rand Water has scheduled a 54-hour water shutdown to augment infrastructure. The shutdown is scheduled from 15-17 November 2021 and will affect a range of areas across eight municipalities including the City of Johannesburg, Rand West, Mogale City, Merafong, Rustenburg, Madibeng, Metsimaholo and Emfuleni

 

[Grand Guru]

 

[Adephi]

Just in time for the busiest time of the year for retail.

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

I appreciate that the unions had an active part in the 94 handover of power, however they have served their purpose and we need to move on ... we need someone with a pair of gahoonies, (does anyone in government own a pair?), someone like Margaret Thatcher, to do what she did ... eradicate unions, as they stand in the way of a free market and of economic growth.