Durban-based solar panel firm ArtSolar has scored an early win in its case against the South African government over alleged non-compliance with local procurement requirements in private power projects.
ArtSolar first filed papers in the Pretoria High Court in 2024, accusing the government of awarding solar contracts to 18 companies that had not complied with local content requirements.
These independent power producers (IPPs) had submitted bids in three rounds of the government’s energy procurement programme and…
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Bobotie – a spicy mince dish [buh-boor-tee] This delicious dish originated in Malay cooking and is made with spicy minced meat, baked in the oven with an egg custard topping. It is usually served with yellow rice and raisins.
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Olympic sailing competition just finished. France got the gold, South Africa got the silver, and … Somalia got the boat.