South African Graft Probe Hearings Begin:
South African Graft Probe Hearings Begin:
A South African judicial commission investigating the alleged plunder of state funds during former President Jacob Zuma's rule begins public hearings on Monday that could have potentially dire consequences for the ruling party. The probe led by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will likely implicate a number of the African National Congress's past and serving leaders in what's widely become known as state capture — reputational damage it can ill afford as it gears up to contest next year's elections.
MTV Shuga public auditions are now open:
Award-winning educational drama series, MTV Shuga which airs on MTV Base, DStv channel 322, invites all young aspiring South African actors to audition. The 2018 MTV Shuga public auditions will take place on Saturday, August 25, at Zone 6 Venue in Johannesburg, followed by the eThekwini audition on August 26, at Olive Convention Centre in Durban.
SAMRO Overseas Scholarship ready to choose one gifted composer:
The 2018 SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition for Composers is set to take place on August 18 at the Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg. In the competition, five composers will battle for a R200 000 grand prize scholarship to study a postgraduate degree overseas.
We’ll pay Eskom, not municipality:
While 96 municipalities across the country are scrambling to negotiate payment agreements with Eskom for overdue bills that amount to R27.8-billion, local businesses are fighting to pay Eskom directly, bypassing the municipalities, in a bid to keep the local economies going. By this week Eskom had signed 56 payment agreements with municipalities and was a respondent in at least three court cases to prevent the utility from cutting off power for between four and seven hours a day.
Seeking adventure (but not too much) in South Africa:
Spectacular sunsets, gorgeous views and cute penguins – South Africa is a beautiful country . I laid on a rock for four hours to this view of Lion's Head Mountain in Camps Bay.
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