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The Flash: "The Fire Next Time" Synopsis Released thumbnail

The Flash: “The Fire Next Time” Synopsis Released

The CW has released a synopsis for "The Fire Next Time", the eighth episode of The Flash's eighth season. The episode's title and description hint at a fiery investigation that complicates the world of Barry Allen / The Flash (Grant Gustin). It's unclear exactly what that will entail — and whether or not it will…
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Flash Briefing: Ramaphosa’s ‘red-tape’ team; NPA insists Zuma will stand trial; Mantashe/Shell’s leave to appeal denied thumbnail

Flash Briefing: Ramaphosa’s ‘red-tape’ team; NPA insists Zuma will stand trial; Mantashe/Shell’s leave to appeal denied

President Cyril Ramaphosa says reducing red tape will benefit businesses and unlock investment. He’s defending his decision to appoint a red-tape team, led by former Exxaro CEO, Sipho Nkosi. During his State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa said this red-tape team would be used to make it easier for businesses to do business. Meanwhile, Ramaphosa…
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Flash Briefing: Shell seismic survey fears dismissed as ‘poppycock’; SIU report into PPE corruption released; Calls to end lockdown grow louder thumbnail

Flash Briefing: Shell seismic survey fears dismissed as ‘poppycock’; SIU report into PPE corruption released; Calls to end lockdown grow louder

Shell’s South African partner dismissed fears that a seismic survey for offshore oil and gas could endanger marine life, calling it “poppycock”, while warning that halting the process could leave the country entirely dependent on crude imports. There is no evidence that seismic testing has “had any biologically significant impact on any marine populations in areas…
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Flash Briefing: ANC factions a threat to SA democracy; ANC calls for Covid grant extension; DA sexual assault scandal thumbnail

Flash Briefing: ANC factions a threat to SA democracy; ANC calls for Covid grant extension; DA sexual assault scandal

The ANC factions and deepening divisions within the party remain the biggest threat to the party and the country’s democratic gains. This was a warning shot by the party’s leaders, who cautioned about counter-revolutionary threats within the governing party. The ANC held a two-day Lekgotla at the weekend. In giving an outline of the Lekgotla’s…
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Flash Briefing: Second state capture whistle-blower targeted; SA-born billionaire launches Africa’s largest vaccine plant; Consumer inflation hits five year high thumbnail

Flash Briefing: Second state capture whistle-blower targeted; SA-born billionaire launches Africa’s largest vaccine plant; Consumer inflation hits five year high

SARS whistleblower Johann van Loggerenberg’s house was burgled this week – marking the second state capture witness to have their home invaded in a week. While typical criminality, common to South Africa, could be at play, Van Loggerenberg says that several factors about the burglary indicate this was not a normal break-in. Given its proximity…
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