Power cuts
South African court rules in favor of NUMSA and others in load shedding case, asks state to ensure power supply to critical facilities
The Court has granted urgent relief sought by NUMSA and 18 other applicants to exempt public hospitals, schools, and police stations from rotational power cuts, recognizing that load shedding infringed upon constitutional rights. A decision on Part B of the application seeking final relief is awaited.
India faces water shortages, power cuts amid record temperatures and other stories
Today we look at a record-breaking heat wave across India and Pakistan, renewed attacks by Israeli forces on the Al Aqsa mosque, and more
Hospitals suspend operations as economic crisis spirals in Sri Lanka and other stories
Today we look at the rising economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the political crisis in Iraq amid delays in the election of the president, and more
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