How climate change threatens South Africa’s wine industry

While warmer weather might seem beneficial for crops like grapes, which can thrive in higher temperatures, the implications are more complex. Archive photo supplied. Climate change with higher temperatures poses numerous challenges for the South African wine industry. These include earlier harvests, less predictability, more pests, and higher sugar and alcohol levels that change the…

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Fans confident as Bafana Bafana face Egypt in crucial AFCON clash

Bafana Bafana players during training. Excitement is building up ahead of this afternoon’s Bafana Bafana Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. Across the country Bafana Bafana supporters are optimistic about a win against Egypt. Some supporters say the team has shown commitment after winning their first match in the AFCON opening match against Angola. Coach…

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City Power concerned over vandalism on its underground tunnels

City Power employee. 1 minute Johannesburg City Power has raised concerns over the increase in vandalism incidents on its underground tunnels. The power utility says this has resulted in a number of power outages across the city. In 2022, the Gauteng SAPS announced the establishment of the Regional Essential Infrastructure task team. The multi-disciplinary team…

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Proteas women get new coach

[FILE IMAGE]: South Africa players celebrate after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Georgia Plimmer 1 minute Cricket South Africa (CSA) has appointed Mandla Mashimbyi as the new head coach of the national women’s team. Mashimbyi, who played for the Titans, Knights and Griquas, has over a decade of coaching experience, including multiple championship wins…

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IAB Online AdSpend Report: SA’s digital ad revenue soars to R17.7bn

(Image supplied) The 2024 IAB South Africa Internet Advertising Revenue Report, also known as the Online AdSpend Report, has confirmed the significant expansion of online advertising as forecasted in last year’s report While accelerated growth experienced in digital advertising post-pandemic stabilised in 2022, this year’s Report shows a remarkable 21.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth — more…

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