South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 7 August 2023 Photo: Twitter/ @samkelemaseko
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 7 August 2023
In the latest news in South Africa on Monday, 7 August, Have you wondered where is Andre de Ruyter NOW? Well, he has landed a new job.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 7 August 2023 Photo: Twitter/ @samkelemaseko
A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you informed with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday, 7 August 2023.
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has landed a new job at the private Ivy League research university Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, in the US.
Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk has announced that X, formerly Twitter, will now cover the legal costs of people treated unfairly by their employers or companies because of their activities on the platform.
Just two days in, the taxi strike in the Western Cape has had a knockout effect on various industries, including education. According to the Western Cape Education Department, 287 420 learners have been kept from school.
There has been a sharp increase in farm attacks since the EFF’s controversial song.
The EFF’s song, which calls for the killing of white farmers, has been widely condemned by South Africans and international leaders. The EFF has defended the song, saying that it is a struggle song.
And lastly, a video of people burning money at a braai has gone viral, sparking outrage and disbelief.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Monday, 7 August
Where is Andre de Ruyter NOW? He landed a new job in the US
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has landed a new job at the private Ivy League research university Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, in the US.
According to a report by Daily Investor, De Ruyter will be a senior guest lecturer, presenting a course on renewable energy and the green economy market.
ALSO READ: Just in: Andre De Ruyter quits as Eskom CEO – reports
Earlier this year, in February, he left Eskom with immediate effect following an explosive interview on ENCA where he accused the ANC of corruption and enrichment through Eskom.
Taxi Strike: Nearly 300 000 learners stay at home
Just two days in, and the taxi strike in the Western Cape has had a knockout on effect with various industries including education. According to the Western Cape Education Department 287 420 learners have been kept from school. This includes learners who depend on public transport as well as learners who use private vehicles but are kept at home as parents fear for their safety.
ALSO READ: DA suspects political involvement in on going taxi strike
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) immediately recalled all takes in the province on Thursday, creating chaos in the City, with thousands forced to walk home.
Elon Musk to cover legal costs of people sacked over Twitter posts
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced that X, formerly Twitter, will now cover the legal costs of people who have been treated unfairly by their employers or companies because of their activities on the platform.
In a tweet, Musk said that if your employer unfairly treated you due to posting or liking something on Twitter, X will fund your legal bill. No limit. He also urged users to “please let us know” if they have been affected by this issue.
What were they thinking? People burn money at braai [VIDEO]
video of people burning money at a braai has gone viral, sparking outrage and disbelief.
The video, which was shared on Twitter, shows a group of people gathered around a braai in what appears to be a backyard.
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The people are seen lighting R100 and R200 notes on fire and then placing them on the grill. The video has been viewed over 100,000 times and has been shared over 1,000 times.
Farm attacks in SA surge after EFF sings ‘Kill the Boer’ song
There has been a sharp increase in farm attacks since the EFF’s controversial song.
The EFF’s song, which calls for the killing of white farmers, has been widely condemned by South Africans and international leaders. The EFF has defended the song, saying that it is a struggle song.
The increase in farm attacks has caused fear and anxiety among South African farmers.
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