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BLOCKING THE ENTRANCE: Contractors for Sanral have constructed a pavement and kerb in front of an elderly man’s home on Southwell Road, preventing access to his driveway and meaning he and his visitors must park in the street behind and walk to his home Picture: ROB KNOWLES
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Paving project prevents resident from accessing property

For the last three years Sanral (South African National Roads Authority Limited) has been working on upgrading the R72, a project that has extended past its original deadline and has caused frustration for residents on the portion of the…

  • Rob Knowles
Eskom left on all the lights at its MegaWatt Park in Johannesburg during Earth Hour last night. Now in it’s fourth year, Earth Hour is a global initiative, which encourages households and businesses to switch off the non essential lights to raise awareness about climate change. Pic: John Liebenberg 2012-03-31
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Coal truckers lose their bid to block Eskom’s deals with IPPs

An attempt to halt Eskom’s deals with independent power producers (IPPs) has failed. In a case brought by the Coal Transporters’ Forum, the high court in Pretoria was asked to prevent the parastatal from signing power purchase agreements…

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