A new centre of power through mass mobilisation is needed in South Africa: Demands to recall South African President Jacob Zuma reached a climax at the governing ANC's national executive meeting. EPA/Kim LudbrookSouth Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) has long argued that the elected president of the party should also be the executive head of the country to … [Read more...] about A new centre of power through mass mobilisation is needed in South Africa | The Conversation
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GE’s Steam Power Systems Wins Global IPMA Project Excellence Gold Award for work done on Medupi
GE’s Steam Power Systems Wins Global IPMA Project Excellence Gold Award for work done on Medupi: Award recognizes strong project execution on Eskom’s Medupi Medupi is a 6x794 MW power plant under construction that will cover the energy needs of approximately 3.5 million households Unit 6 achieved commercial operation on 23 August 2015 and Unit 5 was synchronized to … [Read more...] about GE’s Steam Power Systems Wins Global IPMA Project Excellence Gold Award for work done on Medupi
South African opposition leader challenges White economic power
South African opposition leader challenges White economic power: A South African opposition leader challenged the country's White minority in a speech reflecting frustration among many in the Black majority over a perceived lack of economic benefits since the end of apartheid. Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, made the remarks outside a courthouse … [Read more...] about South African opposition leader challenges White economic power
South Africa faces uneasy questions about the power of its president | The Conversation
South Africa faces uneasy questions about the power of its president: Can President Jacob Zuma continue to cling to power? Mike Hutchings/ReutersThuli Madonsela ended her tenure as South Africa’s public protector with a resounding parting shot: a report titled State of Capture. It details how a coterie of kindred affinities is positioned to profit from the state. President … [Read more...] about South Africa faces uneasy questions about the power of its president | The Conversation
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health | The Conversation
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health: South Africa's proposed tax on sugary drinks will help improve public health despite the overwrought opposition from the industry. Shardayyy/flickr, CC BYThe South African government has decided to tax sugary drinks to help cut excess sugar consumption, which is contributing to a burgeoning … [Read more...] about Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health | The Conversation
