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Transmission towers collapse in Nelson Mandela Bay causing outages
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Two transmission towers collapsed in Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday, leading to widespread power outages and water disruptions affecting businesses and residents. The municipality is spending R10 million on repairs, with a revised 10-day restoration timeline. Community efforts have supported vulnerable individuals during the crisis.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy issued resolution 40267 of 2026 to ensure gas supply during maintenance of the SPEC regasification plant in Cartagena, scheduled from July 30 to August 3.
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The City of Johannesburg has revealed it has no specific budget for maintaining old-age homes, with repairs funded only if resources allow. This has led to deteriorating conditions at facilities like Eeufees Oord and Dewetshof Retirement Village. Councillors and residents report residents are now funding fixes themselves.
A new guide from How-To Geek outlines essential Linux commands to maintain system performance. The article focuses on simple tools for cleaning packages, clearing logs, managing startup applications, and monitoring overall health. Published on November 4, 2025, it aims to help users keep their Linux systems running efficiently.
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Yogyakarta's Balai Yasa, one of Java's largest train maintenance facilities, has upheld locomotive and train performance since 1914. Spanning 12.88 hectares, it recently launched an innovative locomotive in July 2025. International certifications underscore its commitment to quality and safety.