Podcasts about Mossel Bay

This evening we look at the markets with Sasfin Wealth, speak to energy analyst Tshepo Kgadima about Russia's Gazprombank backing out the Mossel Bay refinery deal, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr discusses amendments to the Employment Equity Act, the FSCA discusses plans to retrieve over R5bn in outstanding pension fund payments, and new Rosond CEO Glen McGavigan chats about his new role, his love of geology, and the importance of community. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

In this What's Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, ZTE's Charles Yang discusses the success of the Mossel Bay 5G Ultra-range Maritime Coverage Project — executed by MTN and ZTE. Yang is the Director of Marketing and Solutions at ZTE South Africa, and plays a key role in the development and execution of projects like the Maritime Coverage Project. Yang and ZTE approached MTN after identifying Mossel Bay Harbour as the best location to run the project — thanks to its popularity as a tourism destination and role as an economic hub. In this What's Next interview, Yang unpacks what the Mossel Bay 5G Ultra-range Maritime Coverage Project entailed. He discusses the major goals that they achieved, as well as the biggest challenges ZTE and MTN faced. Yang then expands on how ZTE and MTN overcame the typical range limitations of 5G technology to expand connectivity 22km out to sea. He details the future plans of ZTE and MTN to leverage this technology in other South African coastal regions, and explains how the project aligns with ZTE's long-term vision for Africa. Yang concludes the interview by revealing the response to the successful project in the Mossel Bay region.

Mossel Bay and Midvaal have been rated among the top municipalities in South Africa for financial sustainability, by ratings agency, Ratings Afrika's Municipal Financial Sustainability Index.  According to the index, most municipalities across the country are in dire financial straits and are unsustainable, demonstrating a lack of proper oversight by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and the respective provincial administrations. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Principal at Ratings Afrika, Charl Kocks.

On retrouve Quentin qui a commencé à nous conter son magnifique voyage en famille en Afrique du Sud la semaine dernière.Après près d'une semaine à Cape Town, une ville aux multiples facettes et incroyablement connectée à la nature, ils sont partis en road trip jusqu'à Port Elisabeth. Il nous a raconté les big five et les baleines par centaines à De Hoop, les suricates à Oudtshoorn, la magnifique nature du parc de Tsitsikamma…Si vous n'avez pas écouté l'épisode précédent, faites une pause et commencez par Road trip en famille en Afrique du Sud partie 1.Aujourd'hui Quentin nous emmène dans le parc national ADDO à la rencontre des majestueux éléphants et nous partage ses coups de cœur avant de passer en mode guide pratique pour VOS prochaines vacances.Allez, c'est parti pour la deuxième partie du carnet de voyage de Quentin en Afrique du Sud !------------Retrouvez Quentin en ligneInstagram : @quentinlafon------------

Dans cet extrait, Quentin nous raconte leur premier safari près de Mossel Bay.Pour écouter l'épisode en entier :Road trip en famille en Afrique du Sud------------

In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, special guest Alison Towner discusses her career studying great white sharks in South Africa. The conversation delves into her journey from the UK to South Africa, her research on orcas impacting great white populations, and the evolution of shark science over the years. Tune in to learn about Alison's fascinating work and gain a deeper understanding of these incredible species. Connect with us: Website: https://bit.ly/37TMqeKInstagram: https://bit.ly/3eorwXZ Beyond Jaws is supported by Save Our Seas Website: https://saveourseas.com/ Dave:  Website: https://www.lostsharkguy.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3q1J9Q5 Andrew: Website: https://www.speakupforblue.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/37g5WkG The presence of killer whales, specifically known as Port and Starboard, in South Africa, particularly in areas like Hans Bay, has had a profound impact on the white shark population. These killer whales, specialized in hunting elasmobranchs, have been targeting white sharks along the coastal areas, leading to a significant decline in their numbers. The killer whales have been observed hunting and preying on white sharks, resulting in eviscerated carcasses and altered behavior in the white shark population. The continuous presence of killer whales in these areas has caused white sharks to flee from their traditional aggregation sites, such as Dire Island, leading to a shift in their distribution and abundance. The predatory pressure exerted by the killer whales has disrupted the coastal ecology, causing a ripple effect on other marine species. For example, the increased predation on white sharks has led to changes in the behavior of other mesopredators like bronze whaler sharks and an increase in competition for food resources among species like Cape fur seals and African penguins. The impact of killer whales on the white shark population has been a cause for concern among researchers and conservationists. The rapid decline in white shark numbers in areas like Hans Bay has raised questions about the broader implications of such predator-prey dynamics on marine ecosystems. The altered coastal ecology due to the presence of killer whales highlights the interconnectedness of species and the delicate balance within marine environments. The relocation and behavioral changes observed in white sharks, possibly in response to the predatory pressure from killer whales, suggest a complex and evolving relationship between these apex predators. The relocation of white sharks to offshore areas and unexpected fishing grounds indicate a potential shift in their foraging behavior and distribution patterns. This adaptation to avoid predation by killer whales showcases the resilience and adaptability of white sharks in response to changing environmental pressures. The behavior of killer whales, specifically the pair known as Port and Starboard, targeting and hunting white sharks has caused significant disruptions in the marine ecosystem in South Africa. The presence of these killer whales has led to a decrease in the white shark population in areas like Hans Bay, Mossel Bay, and False Bay. This decline in white sharks has had a cascading effect on other species in the ecosystem. One of the consequences of the decline in white sharks is the increase in Cape fur seals, as mentioned in the episode. With fewer white sharks preying on them, the Cape fur seal population has exploded, leading to potential competition for food resources with other species like African penguins. The increased predation pressure from Cape fur seals on African penguins can have detrimental effects on the penguin population, further disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. The impact of killer whales on the marine ecosystem goes beyond just the direct predation on white sharks. The presence of these apex predators can alter the behavior and distribution of other species in the area. For example, the displacement of white sharks from their traditional habitats can lead to shifts in the distribution of mesopredators like bronze whaler sharks. This shift in predator dynamics can have far-reaching consequences on the entire food web in the region. The rapid and significant changes observed in the marine ecosystem due to the hunting behavior of killer whales highlight the interconnectedness of species and the delicate balance that exists in natural ecosystems. The disruptions caused by the targeted predation on white sharks by killer whales serve as a stark reminder of the complex interactions that govern marine ecosystems and the potential consequences of altering these dynamics. The movement and distribution of white sharks in South Africa have shown fluctuations, potentially indicating shifts in their range and behavior in response to the presence of killer whales. Alison Towner, a shark scientist, discussed how the arrival of killer whales, specifically a pair named Port and Starboard, in South Africa in 2017 has had a significant impact on the white shark population. The killer whales, known for their specialized hunting of elasmobranchs, particularly sharks, have caused white sharks to alter their behavior and distribution patterns. Initially, the white sharks in areas like Hans Bay and Mossel Bay experienced displacement and a decrease in numbers due to the presence of the killer whales. The orcas' hunting tactics, such as targeting white sharks and consuming their livers, have led to a rapid decline in the white shark population in these regions. The impact of the killer whales has been profound, with white sharks avoiding their traditional aggregation sites and coastal areas where the orcas are known to hunt. The response of the white sharks to the presence of killer whales has been observed to vary. Some sharks have relocated to different areas, possibly offshore, where they are less likely to encounter the orcas. This behavior suggests a potential shift in the range and distribution of white sharks in response to the threat posed by the killer whales. The fluctuations in the white shark population and their movements highlight the complex interactions between apex predators and the cascading effects on marine ecosystems. Overall, the arrival of killer whales in South Africa has disrupted the established dynamics of the marine environment, leading to changes in the behavior and distribution of white sharks. The ongoing research and monitoring of these interactions are crucial to understanding the long-term implications for the white shark population and the broader marine ecosystem in South Africa.

Quentin est un photographe passionné et un globe-trotter accompli. D'abord en solo puis en duo et à présent en famille avec son bout'chou de 2 ans, il parcourt le monde et partage ses meilleurs conseils sur son blog depuis presque 10 ans.Il a choisi de nous raconter son plus beau voyage en famille, rien que ça !Nous nous envolons donc pour l'Afrique du Sud où ils ont séjourné 3 semaines : 1 semaine à Cape Town, qui a rejoint son top 10 des plus belles villes du monde, puis 2 semaines de road trip jusqu'à Port Elizabeth à la rencontre des baleines à De Hoop, des suricates à Oudtshoorn et des big seven dans le parc national Addo ! Oui oui seven, les big five plus les baleines et les grands requins blancs !!!Ce voyage est une telle dinguerie que je vous le propose en 2 épisodes.Allez, c'est parti pour la première partie du carnet de voyage de Quentin en Afrique du Sud !------------Retrouvez Quentin en ligneInstagram : @quentinlafon------------

This is episode 160 and we're breathing the spicy smells of the semi-desert, and taking in the exotic and wonderous scenary of the Richtersveld, Namaqualand, and the stunning area around south westn Free State in the 840s. Last episode we heard about the period 1840-1843 in the southern Caledon River valley, and how the Voortrekkers like Jan Mocke were flowing into land that Moshoeshoe of the BaSotho believed was his. That was setting up a classic situation where land was the core of the ension. A lot of what we're looking at today is centred on a town largely forgotten these days, Philippolis. If you drive along the N1 between Bloemfontein and Colesburg, turn off at Trompsburg and head south west along the R717 for around 45 kilometres. It's not far from the Orange River, and it's history is certainly chequered. It's also the home town of writer and intellectual Laurens van Der Post and former Springbok Rugby player Adriaan Strauss. On the 22nd October, 1842, the country beyond the Orange River to the north-east of the Cape Colony was proclaimed British Territory and the sphere of operations of the Cape British military garrison was considerably enlarged. The emigrant Boers based in this region reacted with anger, it was Adam Kok the second the Griqualand leader who had requested protection from the British because of the increased numbers of trekkers in his vicinity. Between 1826 when Kok arrived and the 1840, Kok had managed to get along with the Boers, but the Great Trek had changed everything. The London Missionary Society had founded Philippolis in 1823 as a mission station serving the local Griqua people, named after the man you heard about last episode, Dr John Philip, who was the superintendent of the Society from 1819 to 1849. Adam Kok II settled in Philippolis with his people in 1826 and became the protector of the mission station, on condition that he promised to protect the San against the aggression of the Boers. Kok was supposed to promote peace in the region, at least that was the brief from the London Missionary Society. Instead, carnage ensued as the Griqua used Philippolis as a base for a number of deadly commandos against the San people - virtually wiping them out in the area. Ironically, the Griqua worked with Boers to conduct their raids. This violated the agreement made between the London Missionary Society and Adam Kok II and eventually the San were driven out of the area. When the Voortrekkers began showing up nearby at Colesberg which was one of the main jumping off points of the Great Trek and tension grew between the trekkers and the Griqua. 1844 - like 2024 - was a leap year. And coming up was a momentous moment. In May 24 1844 the first electrical telegram was sent by Samuel Morse from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to the B&O Railroad "outer depot" in Baltimore, saying "What hath God wrought”. Considering that the telegram and later the radio led to television and then social media, perhaps we should all wonder What Hath God wrought. In June of 1844 the Young Men's Christian Association was formed, the YMCA, setting off a chain of events culminating in the song of the same name by the Village People. History is not all skop skiet and donder. Back on the dusty flatlands around Philippolis, Adam Kok and the Boers were blissfully unaware of the significance of all of these births and deaths across the Atlantic Ocean. Further south, in the Cape, the newly created road boards were hard at work as I mentioned, building new routes out of Cape Town, connecting the Colony to the most important port in the southern hemisphere. By this point, there were steamships operating between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, which oftened called in at Mossel Bay. Other ships began flocking in huge numbers to a bunch of islands off Namaqualand .. the Great Guano Rush had started at the end of 1843 and really got going in 1844. It was discovered that vast deposits of guano on uninhabited island.

This is episode 160 and we're breathing the spicy smells of the semi-desert, and taking in the exotic and wonderous scenary of the Richtersveld, Namaqualand, and the stunning area around south westn Free State in the 840s. Last episode we heard about the period 1840-1843 in the southern Caledon River valley, and how the Voortrekkers like Jan Mocke were flowing into land that Moshoeshoe of the BaSotho believed was his. That was setting up a classic situation where land was the core of the ension. A lot of what we're looking at today is centred on a town largely forgotten these days, Philippolis. If you drive along the N1 between Bloemfontein and Colesburg, turn off at Trompsburg and head south west along the R717 for around 45 kilometres. It's not far from the Orange River, and it's history is certainly chequered. It's also the home town of writer and intellectual Laurens van Der Post and former Springbok Rugby player Adriaan Strauss. On the 22nd October, 1842, the country beyond the Orange River to the north-east of the Cape Colony was proclaimed British Territory and the sphere of operations of the Cape British military garrison was considerably enlarged. The emigrant Boers based in this region reacted with anger, it was Adam Kok the second the Griqualand leader who had requested protection from the British because of the increased numbers of trekkers in his vicinity. Between 1826 when Kok arrived and the 1840, Kok had managed to get along with the Boers, but the Great Trek had changed everything. The London Missionary Society had founded Philippolis in 1823 as a mission station serving the local Griqua people, named after the man you heard about last episode, Dr John Philip, who was the superintendent of the Society from 1819 to 1849. Adam Kok II settled in Philippolis with his people in 1826 and became the protector of the mission station, on condition that he promised to protect the San against the aggression of the Boers. Kok was supposed to promote peace in the region, at least that was the brief from the London Missionary Society. Instead, carnage ensued as the Griqua used Philippolis as a base for a number of deadly commandos against the San people - virtually wiping them out in the area. Ironically, the Griqua worked with Boers to conduct their raids. This violated the agreement made between the London Missionary Society and Adam Kok II and eventually the San were driven out of the area. When the Voortrekkers began showing up nearby at Colesberg which was one of the main jumping off points of the Great Trek and tension grew between the trekkers and the Griqua. 1844 - like 2024 - was a leap year. And coming up was a momentous moment. In May 24 1844 the first electrical telegram was sent by Samuel Morse from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to the B&O Railroad "outer depot" in Baltimore, saying "What hath God wrought”. Considering that the telegram and later the radio led to television and then social media, perhaps we should all wonder What Hath God wrought. In June of 1844 the Young Men's Christian Association was formed, the YMCA, setting off a chain of events culminating in the song of the same name by the Village People. History is not all skop skiet and donder. Back on the dusty flatlands around Philippolis, Adam Kok and the Boers were blissfully unaware of the significance of all of these births and deaths across the Atlantic Ocean. Further south, in the Cape, the newly created road boards were hard at work as I mentioned, building new routes out of Cape Town, connecting the Colony to the most important port in the southern hemisphere. By this point, there were steamships operating between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, which oftened called in at Mossel Bay. Other ships began flocking in huge numbers to a bunch of islands off Namaqualand .. the Great Guano Rush had started at the end of 1843 and really got going in 1844. It was discovered that vast deposits of guano on uninhabited island.

Il BIP SHOW sbarca in Sud Africa e vi racconta tutto della Adopting Bitcoin 2024 di Cape Town: tra passione e innovazione l'Africa promette davvero di essere la nuova realtà trainante dello sviluppo Bitcoin.Inoltre: visitiamo Bitcoin Ekasi, la comunità rurale che sta adottando Bitcoin nella baraccopoli di Mossel Bay e parliamo di come il Sud Africa oggi sia una terra impoverita e tradita dalla politica, dove il divario sociale e l'inflazione stanno trascinando il popolo nel baratro. It's showtime!

Emily Echevarria serves as the Director of Climate Action at the Parliament of the World's Religions.   She is a Florida native and an alumna of the University of North Florida. She has recently earned her Master's degree in Environmental Diplomacy at DePaul University and has completed field work in Arusha, Tanzania and Mossel Bay, South Africa. With a passion for conservation, Emily is dedicated to helping the planet recover from the effects of pollution and global warming. Her academic focus is on ocean and marine life conservation.    Emily represents the Parliament as a member of the Faith for Food Coalition, Faiths for Biodiversity, and the Steering Committee of UNEP's Accredited Faith-Based Organizations. She joined the Parliament as Director of Climate Action in July 2022.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.    The social media handles of the Parliament are: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The website Emily refers to in this podcast about the  faith related stories related and the SDGs can be found via this link, here.   Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.  We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS.  As well as those of the organization JLI (Joint Learning Initiative).

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the controversial decision by Cabinet to approve a proposed partnership with a Russian company to support the restart of the mothballed gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay, as well as proposed plans for government to procure 2 500 MW of new nuclear capacity.

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the controversial decision by Cabinet to approve a proposed partnership with a Russian company to support the restart of the mothballed gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay, as well as proposed plans for government to procure 2 500 MW of new nuclear capacity.

Sikonathi Mantshantsha joins John from News 24 to consider the implications of the partnership deal that has been secured between the Russian state-owned company Gazprombank and PetroSA to revive the Mossel Bay gas-to-liquids refinery due to its access to substantial funds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African government will publish a request for proposals (RFP) for 2 500 MW of new nuclear capacity by March 2024, following the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa's) concurrence with a procurement determination published in 2020. Nersa's concurrence, which was provided on September 2, had been conditional on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) meeting several suspensive conditions, including establishing, through a demand and generation profile analysis, the rationality of adding 2 500 MW of nuclear, and confirmation that engineering, procurement and construction contract principles would be used during the procurement phase. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the DMRE made a submission to Nersa in July outlining how it had gone about meeting the conditions and that the regulator had considered the submission in August before concurring with the determination. Nersa's concurrence, together with the Ministerial determination, would be published in an upcoming Government Gazette. He also confirmed government's intention to move ahead with an open tender for new nuclear. This, despite acknowledging that no new nuclear could be built before the mid-2030s, implying that the technology could play no immediate role in ending the country's prevailing loadshedding crisis. The decision to proceed was made on the basis of the prevailing Integrated Resource Plan of 2019 (IRP 2019), which makes no specific allocation for nuclear but stipulates only that any nuclear build programme be implemented at a pace and scale that the country can afford. The RFP would also be launched ahead of the finalisation of the so-called IRP 2023, which was approved for release for public consultation by Cabinet on December 8. The draft IRP 2023 was expected to be Gazetted this week, but it was not yet clear what comment period would be provided or whether the public consultations would include public hearings. The document reportedly includes two time horizons, with the horizon to 2030 still unlikely to include new nuclear, but Ramokgopa indicated that nuclear was included in the document, probably for the 2031 to 2050 horizon. He said the decision to proceed with the RFP was based on the fact that nuclear procurement involved long timeframes and it was, thus, necessary to prepare years in advance to avoid "stop/start" procurement. DMRE deputy director-general for nuclear Zizamele Mbambo said that a new nuclear build was likely to take between 10 to 12 years from the initiation of procurement to commercial operation. In many instances globally, however, the period has been far longer. Mbambo said the RFP had not been finalised and the technologies that would be considered, as well as the contracting model, were also yet to be determined. However, he indicated that both conventional and small-scale reactor technologies could be included and that government's intention was to open it to all nuclear vendors. He refused to be drawn on whether Russia's Rosatom would be considered given the sanctions that had been implemented against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. However, in its recent approval of a proposed investment partnership between PetroSA and GazpromBank Africa for the restart of PetroSA's gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay, Cabinet described the secondary sanctions threat as low. Various questions were posed to the Minister about the business case for new nuclear and its affordability, but only historical tariffs arising from Koeberg, which has been in operation for nearly 40 years, were provided, together with a wide capital-expenditure range of between R2 100/kW and R7 500/kW. Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute and Earthlife Africa amplified these affordability and business-case concerns, noting that "all the independent modelling shows that nuclear energy is neither affordable nor needed in our energy mix now or in the future". The two organisations ...

 PetroSA has confirmed cabinet's approval of Russia's Gazprombank as the preferred strategic partner for the 3,7-billion-rand deal to restart the gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay.  The fuel refinery was closed for maintenance in 2020 following the depletion of offshore gas feedstocks.  Amid concerns of US sanctions imposed on Russian companies, including Gazprombank, government has argued that South Africa is committed to increasing trade and investment partnerships with its fellow BRICS nations.  Naledi Ngcobo reports

The South African government will publish a request for proposals (RFP) for 2 500 MW of new nuclear capacity by March 2024, following the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa's) concurrence with a procurement determination published in 2020. Nersa's concurrence, which was provided on September 2, had been conditional on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) meeting several suspensive conditions, including establishing, through a demand and generation profile analysis, the rationality of adding 2 500 MW of nuclear, and confirmation that engineering, procurement and construction contract principles would be used during the procurement phase. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the DMRE made a submission to Nersa in July outlining how it had gone about meeting the conditions and that the regulator had considered the submission in August before concurring with the determination. Nersa's concurrence, together with the Ministerial determination, would be published in an upcoming Government Gazette. He also confirmed government's intention to move ahead with an open tender for new nuclear. This, despite acknowledging that no new nuclear could be built before the mid-2030s, implying that the technology could play no immediate role in ending the country's prevailing loadshedding crisis. The decision to proceed was made on the basis of the prevailing Integrated Resource Plan of 2019 (IRP 2019), which makes no specific allocation for nuclear but stipulates only that any nuclear build programme be implemented at a pace and scale that the country can afford. The RFP would also be launched ahead of the finalisation of the so-called IRP 2023, which was approved for release for public consultation by Cabinet on December 8. The draft IRP 2023 was expected to be Gazetted this week, but it was not yet clear what comment period would be provided or whether the public consultations would include public hearings. The document reportedly includes two time horizons, with the horizon to 2030 still unlikely to include new nuclear, but Ramokgopa indicated that nuclear was included in the document, probably for the 2031 to 2050 horizon. He said the decision to proceed with the RFP was based on the fact that nuclear procurement involved long timeframes and it was, thus, necessary to prepare years in advance to avoid "stop/start" procurement. DMRE deputy director-general for nuclear Zizamele Mbambo said that a new nuclear build was likely to take between 10 to 12 years from the initiation of procurement to commercial operation. In many instances globally, however, the period has been far longer. Mbambo said the RFP had not been finalised and the technologies that would be considered, as well as the contracting model, were also yet to be determined. However, he indicated that both conventional and small-scale reactor technologies could be included and that government's intention was to open it to all nuclear vendors. He refused to be drawn on whether Russia's Rosatom would be considered given the sanctions that had been implemented against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. However, in its recent approval of a proposed investment partnership between PetroSA and GazpromBank Africa for the restart of PetroSA's gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay, Cabinet described the secondary sanctions threat as low. Various questions were posed to the Minister about the business case for new nuclear and its affordability, but only historical tariffs arising from Koeberg, which has been in operation for nearly 40 years, were provided, together with a wide capital-expenditure range of between R2 100/kW and R7 500/kW. Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute and Earthlife Africa amplified these affordability and business-case concerns, noting that "all the independent modelling shows that nuclear energy is neither affordable nor needed in our energy mix now or in the future". The two organisations ...

PetroSA has appointed Russian energy company GAZPROM Africa to reinstate its gas to liquid refinery in Mossel Bay. Website

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Sesakho Magadla, Chief Operating Officer at PetroSA about Gazprom Bank Africa as their preferred investment partner for its Mossel Bay refinery. The preferred partner will share in the risk and the rewards of the reinstatement of the refinery, which has the potential to retain at least 2000 direct site jobs with additional fixed-term opportunities for 4000 jobs during the construction phase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa's PetroSA aims to make a final investment decision (FID) by April on a project designed to support the resumption of production at the mothballed gas-to-liquids (GTL) refinery in Mossel Bay, following receipt of Cabinet's backing for its controversial selection of Russia's GazpromBank Africa as the project's investment partner. The endorsement was made at a special meeting held on December 8, where Cabinet received an update on progress regarding the reinstatement of the GTL refinery, which has been in care and maintenance since November 2020, following the failure of the $1-billion Project Ikhwezi to replenish the refinery's dwindling supply of indigenous offshore gas. Cabinet was also updated on the process followed by the Central Energy Fund, PetroSA's State-owned holding company, to secure a partner with the "requisite technical and financial resources" to return the refinery to full operation on a risk-sharing basis. The selection of GazpromBank Africa arose after PetroSA issued a request for proposals in January from potential partners that could offer a turnkey solution, including funding and feedstock security, to refurbish, modify and upgrade the decommissioned facility. In late November, investigative publication amaBhungane revealed that, while 20 companies submitted bids, the evaluation criteria employed by PetroSA resulted in all but GazpromBank Africa being disqualified. This, despite concerns raised internally about the threat of sanctions, given that the US and the European Union had imposed sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Cabinet spokesperson Khumbudzo Ntshavheni dismissed arguments that the partnership could posed a secondary sanctions risk, noting various exemptions in place, while highlighting that several other countries, including Brics bloc countries, had ongoing energy trade activities with Russian companies. In a separate briefing, PetroSA acting COO Sesakho Magadla reported that an independent legal opinion had been obtained, which concluded the sanctions risk to be low, owing to the fact that primary sanctions affected companies and individuals from those countries that had imposed the restrictions, while no secondary sanctions had, to date, been imposed on other countries. Magadla also suggested that "critical energy security", along with food and medicines, had been exempted from the sanctions. "This project falls within that description, because it is also critical for South Africa's energy security," she asserted. The tie-up with a Russian company could, however, have implications for PetroSA's plans to cooperate with TotalEnergies, of France, on the international energy group's Brulpadda and Luiperd fields, offshore the South African coast. However, PetroSA indicated that progress had slowed primarily because of pricing issues, with first gas only expected after 2030. "We cannot be sitting idle and waiting for 2030 while our plant is rotting," Magadla added. Ntshavheni noted that the partnership with GazpromBank Africa remained dependent on the FID decision, which would itself be informed by the outcome of a joint bankable business case. PetroSA is optimistic of reaching FID with GazpromBank Africa on what has been reported to be a R3.7-billion project during the first quarter of the 2024 calendar year. The company expects to achieve financial close by the end of the second quarter, after which it expects engineering and construction to be implemented over an 18-month period. PetroSA acting CEO Sandisiwe Ncemane argued that the reinstatement of the project would support security of fuel supply in the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape provinces in a context of declining domestic refining capacity. The company also argued that reinstating the GTL refinery as soon as possible would help prevent the asset, which it values at $2.85-billion, from further decay. However, it acknowledged that significant investment would be required to restart production...

South Africa's PetroSA aims to make a final investment decision (FID) by April on a project designed to support the resumption of production at the mothballed gas-to-liquids (GTL) refinery in Mossel Bay, following receipt of Cabinet's backing for its controversial selection of Russia's GazpromBank Africa as the project's investment partner. The endorsement was made at a special meeting held on December 8, where Cabinet received an update on progress regarding the reinstatement of the GTL refinery, which has been in care and maintenance since November 2020, following the failure of the $1-billion Project Ikhwezi to replenish the refinery's dwindling supply of indigenous offshore gas. Cabinet was also updated on the process followed by the Central Energy Fund, PetroSA's State-owned holding company, to secure a partner with the "requisite technical and financial resources" to return the refinery to full operation on a risk-sharing basis. The selection of GazpromBank Africa arose after PetroSA issued a request for proposals in January from potential partners that could offer a turnkey solution, including funding and feedstock security, to refurbish, modify and upgrade the decommissioned facility. In late November, investigative publication amaBhungane revealed that, while 20 companies submitted bids, the evaluation criteria employed by PetroSA resulted in all but GazpromBank Africa being disqualified. This, despite concerns raised internally about the threat of sanctions, given that the US and the European Union had imposed sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Cabinet spokesperson Khumbudzo Ntshavheni dismissed arguments that the partnership could posed a secondary sanctions risk, noting various exemptions in place, while highlighting that several other countries, including Brics bloc countries, had ongoing energy trade activities with Russian companies. In a separate briefing, PetroSA acting COO Sesakho Magadla reported that an independent legal opinion had been obtained, which concluded the sanctions risk to be low, owing to the fact that primary sanctions affected companies and individuals from those countries that had imposed the restrictions, while no secondary sanctions had, to date, been imposed on other countries. Magadla also suggested that "critical energy security", along with food and medicines, had been exempted from the sanctions. "This project falls within that description, because it is also critical for South Africa's energy security," she asserted. The tie-up with a Russian company could, however, have implications for PetroSA's plans to cooperate with TotalEnergies, of France, on the international energy group's Brulpadda and Luiperd fields, offshore the South African coast. However, PetroSA indicated that progress had slowed primarily because of pricing issues, with first gas only expected after 2030. "We cannot be sitting idle and waiting for 2030 while our plant is rotting," Magadla added. Ntshavheni noted that the partnership with GazpromBank Africa remained dependent on the FID decision, which would itself be informed by the outcome of a joint bankable business case. PetroSA is optimistic of reaching FID with GazpromBank Africa on what has been reported to be a R3.7-billion project during the first quarter of the 2024 calendar year. The company expects to achieve financial close by the end of the second quarter, after which it expects engineering and construction to be implemented over an 18-month period. PetroSA acting CEO Sandisiwe Ncemane argued that the reinstatement of the project would support security of fuel supply in the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape provinces in a context of declining domestic refining capacity. The company also argued that reinstating the GTL refinery as soon as possible would help prevent the asset, which it values at $2.85-billion, from further decay. However, it acknowledged that significant investment would be required to restart production...

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Bevan and Tim review the news and racing from the weekend. We discuss and share excerpts from Mikki's interview with Dan Plews where he talks about energy expenditure, calories and training load.  Olav Aleksander Bu, coach with the Norwegian Triathlon Olympic team, talks about Maximal Sustainable Energy Expenditure and his work with Kristian Blummenfelt. Hayden Wilde and Amelia Watkinson take the wins at IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at the weekend. We hear from them post-race. Jason West has become known as one of the fastest runners in the sport of triathlon. Jason's goal is to win an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and he is currently having a lot of success, winning several races and landing on the podium on many others. We share excerpts from our interview with Jason, out tomorrow. We have a free race entry giveaway for the Calley Homes Tauranga Half at the Mount Festival of Sport. (0:01:50) – Excerpts from Mikkipedia interview with Dan Plews. (0:03:56) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:04:06) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15  (0:04:18) – Free race entry competition to the Calley Homes Tauranga Half. Plus, the Tauranga Half is thrilled to introduce an ‘Open Category' for the first time. (0:07:55) – Misfired announcement from the PTO about the newly formed partnership with World Triathlon (0:09:48) – Will ANZCO sponsored triathletes Braden Currie and Hannah Wells be obliged to race IMNZ (0:12:07) – (Sir) Craig Kirkwood, coach to Hayden Wilde and Hayden's victory at the IM703 in Melbourne (0:17:07) – Calories and the importance of fuelling. (0:21:15) – Excerpts from Mikki's interview with Dan Plews (0:32:00) – Excerpts from interview with Olav Bu – coach with the Norwegian Triathlon Olympic team. (0:42.43) – Excerpts from our interview with Jason West (0:49:00) – Hayden Wilde and Amelia Watkinson post IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne (0:53:53) – Javier Gomez races IM70.3 Mossel Bay this weekend (0:55:05) – Sebastian Kienle races his last event as a professional at IM Cozumel this weekend. (0:56:02) – Gwen Jorgensen wins a world cup race after 3 DQ's (0:59:11) – Dan Plews is selling his bike. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/im703-melbourne Mikkipedia Episode with Dan Plews at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/198 The Calley Homes Tauranga Half at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ Dan Plews: https://www.endureiq.com/about-us Endure IQ: https://www.endureiq.com/ Follow Olav Aleksander Bu on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/olavaleksander/  

Eskom has officially started operating the first of eight utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects being introduced as part of Phase 1 of a World Bank-funded programme to add batteries with a combined storage capacity of 199 MW and the ability to discharge 833 MWh of electricity over a minimum of four hours. The project in question is the 20 MW/100 MWh Hex BESS site, which has been built on Eskom's distribution network in Worcester in the Western Cape using batteries supplied by Hyosung, of South Korea. It is the first Phase 1 project to be completed, but Eskom distribution group executive Monde Bala tells Engineering News that the seven other projects are all progressing on schedule, despite some initial delays at some sites. Besides Hex, Phase 1 also comprises the 80 MW/320 MWh Skaapvlei, the 5 MW/30 MWh Graafwater and the 9.5 MW/45 MWh Paleisheuwel sites, also in the Western Cape; the 8 MW/32 MWh Elandskop and 40 MW/160 MWh Pongola projects, in KwaZulu-Natal; the 1.5 MW/6.16 MWh Rietfontein site, in the Northern Cape; and the 35 MW/140 MWh Melkhout site, in the Eastern Cape. Last year, Eskom indicated that Hyosung and Pinggao, of China, had been awarded several of the Phase 1 projects following a competitive tender and indicated that the awards covered projects with a capital cost of some R4.4-billion. Eskom and Hyosung officially opened the Hex BESS site on November 9, indicating that the 100 MWh of energy it could supply daily was equivalent to the consumption of a town the size of Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape, for about five hours. Phase 1 also includes about 2 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, which is being coupled to the Rietfontein project, to help ensure there is electricity for the project to store in a context of chronic supply constraints and Bala reports that Eskom distribution will consider further such couplings in future. However, he stresses the division, which is currently being separated from generation and transmission, has capital constraints and that its main investment priority remains that of network maintenance and expansion. It is, thus, considering various alternative funding models for future BESS and/or BESS-plus-renewables deployments, which Bala believes will become increasingly important as more variable renewable electricity is introduced and generation becomes more distributed across the country. The phase 1 and 2 funding arises from a component of the $3.75-billion World Bank loan of 2010 initially earmarked for a concentrated solar project, which was subsequently replaced by BESS. The costs will be recovered by the tariff, with the BESS costs to be included in future revenue applications to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. PHASE 2 ON HOLD FOR NOW Eskom has also placed Phase 2, through which it aims to introduce a further 144 MW/616 MWh of BESS across four sites, on hold. This, while it clarifies with National Treasury whether BESS projects can be included as part of the capital projects that the distribution business can undertake without breaching the terms of the R254-billion Eskom debt-relief conditions. Bala is optimistic that permission will be granted and indicated an eagerness to press ahead with the projects at the earmarked sites of Witzenburg and Ashton, in the Western Cape, as well as Cuprum and Kiwano, in the Northern Cape. He reports that the sites were selected primarily for the potential to use BESS to defer capital expenditure that would otherwise have been required, but says the division is also alive to the various services that BESS can provide to the grid, including ancillary services, such as frequency regulation, voltage support, and reactive power control. For the Phase 1 projects, including Hex, the BESS will be used to manage peak demand periods (from 05:00 to 09:00 and between 17:00 and 21:00) by discharging stored energy during times of high electricity consumption, and recharging during off-peak periods. This can redu...

Eskom has officially started operating the first of eight utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects being introduced as part of Phase 1 of a World Bank-funded programme to add batteries with a combined storage capacity of 199 MW and the ability to discharge 833 MWh of electricity over a minimum of four hours. The project in question is the 20 MW/100 MWh Hex BESS site, which has been built on Eskom's distribution network in Worcester in the Western Cape using batteries supplied by Hyosung, of South Korea. It is the first Phase 1 project to be completed, but Eskom distribution group executive Monde Bala tells Engineering News that the seven other projects are all progressing on schedule, despite some initial delays at some sites. Besides Hex, Phase 1 also comprises the 80 MW/320 MWh Skaapvlei, the 5 MW/30 MWh Graafwater and the 9.5 MW/45 MWh Paleisheuwel sites, also in the Western Cape; the 8 MW/32 MWh Elandskop and 40 MW/160 MWh Pongola projects, in KwaZulu-Natal; the 1.5 MW/6.16 MWh Rietfontein site, in the Northern Cape; and the 35 MW/140 MWh Melkhout site, in the Eastern Cape. Last year, Eskom indicated that Hyosung and Pinggao, of China, had been awarded several of the Phase 1 projects following a competitive tender and indicated that the awards covered projects with a capital cost of some R4.4-billion. Eskom and Hyosung officially opened the Hex BESS site on November 9, indicating that the 100 MWh of energy it could supply daily was equivalent to the consumption of a town the size of Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape, for about five hours. Phase 1 also includes about 2 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, which is being coupled to the Rietfontein project, to help ensure there is electricity for the project to store in a context of chronic supply constraints and Bala reports that Eskom distribution will consider further such couplings in future. However, he stresses the division, which is currently being separated from generation and transmission, has capital constraints and that its main investment priority remains that of network maintenance and expansion. It is, thus, considering various alternative funding models for future BESS and/or BESS-plus-renewables deployments, which Bala believes will become increasingly important as more variable renewable electricity is introduced and generation becomes more distributed across the country. The phase 1 and 2 funding arises from a component of the $3.75-billion World Bank loan of 2010 initially earmarked for a concentrated solar project, which was subsequently replaced by BESS. The costs will be recovered by the tariff, with the BESS costs to be included in future revenue applications to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. PHASE 2 ON HOLD FOR NOW Eskom has also placed Phase 2, through which it aims to introduce a further 144 MW/616 MWh of BESS across four sites, on hold. This, while it clarifies with National Treasury whether BESS projects can be included as part of the capital projects that the distribution business can undertake without breaching the terms of the R254-billion Eskom debt-relief conditions. Bala is optimistic that permission will be granted and indicated an eagerness to press ahead with the projects at the earmarked sites of Witzenburg and Ashton, in the Western Cape, as well as Cuprum and Kiwano, in the Northern Cape. He reports that the sites were selected primarily for the potential to use BESS to defer capital expenditure that would otherwise have been required, but says the division is also alive to the various services that BESS can provide to the grid, including ancillary services, such as frequency regulation, voltage support, and reactive power control. For the Phase 1 projects, including Hex, the BESS will be used to manage peak demand periods (from 05:00 to 09:00 and between 17:00 and 21:00) by discharging stored energy during times of high electricity consumption, and recharging during off-peak periods. This can redu...

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published an expression of interest (EoI) document to determine market appetite for small- to medium-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports through the ports of Durban, Cape Town, East London, Saldanha Bay and Mossel Bay. The EoI seeks to explore areas that include the market size, technologies, and overall operating model for small- to medium-scale LNG. The EoI aims to benefit the gas market, says the ports operator, including potential users that are secluded from current gas infrastructure such as pipelines. "TNPA's LNG programme is meant to support the gas-to-power industry, industrial users and the transportation sector." The EoI market opportunity is supplementary to the earmarked large-scale LNG terminals at the ports of Ngqura, Richards Bay and Saldanha Bay. The existing large-scale LNG terminals focus on large-scale floating storage and regasification units. "The small- to medium-scale LNG importation market has the potential of supporting South Africa's overall energy mix ambitions and positively contributing to lower carbon emissions," notes TNPA. The EoI documents can be accessed from National Treasury's e-tender publication portal.

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published an expression of interest (EoI) document to determine market appetite for small- to medium-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports through the ports of Durban, Cape Town, East London, Saldanha Bay and Mossel Bay. The EoI seeks to explore areas that include the market size, technologies, and overall operating model for small- to medium-scale LNG. The EoI aims to benefit the gas market, says the ports operator, including potential users that are secluded from current gas infrastructure such as pipelines. "TNPA's LNG programme is meant to support the gas-to-power industry, industrial users and the transportation sector." The EoI market opportunity is supplementary to the earmarked large-scale LNG terminals at the ports of Ngqura, Richards Bay and Saldanha Bay. The existing large-scale LNG terminals focus on large-scale floating storage and regasification units. "The small- to medium-scale LNG importation market has the potential of supporting South Africa's overall energy mix ambitions and positively contributing to lower carbon emissions," notes TNPA. The EoI documents can be accessed from National Treasury's e-tender publication portal.

Today's episode is with Herman Vivier, an entrepreneur, surfer, writer and founder of non-profit organisation Bitcoin Ekasi, a project focused on building a circular Bitcoin economy in a township on the outskirts of Mossel Bay, South Africa. As a South African myself, I loved hearing about Hermann's experience on the ground and some of the localised issues that those watching from afar don't necessarily grasp. I absolutely loved this conversation, and it really hit home. Timestamps: 0:01:46 – Bitcoin Ekasi overview 0:08:40 – Orange pilling the community 0:16:16– Volatility in circular economies 0:28:16 – CrYpTo 0:35:30 – How Bitcoin has changed him 0:45: 30 – Cape Town Bitcoin conference 1:03:15 – Nostr You can find Herman on Twitter (or X) at @vryfokkenou and his writing at Bitcoin Magazine - https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/hermannvivier. Bitcoin Ekasi is on "X" too @BitcoinEkasi. If you want to support Bitcoin Ekasi's efforts, head on over to https://support.bitcoinekasi.com/. Edited by Sean Lowe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whybitcoinshow/message

Glenn Jooste, founder of Bitcoin Ubuntu in Swellendam in the Western Cape, explains how you can now live and thrive in Bitcoin-only economies. Going off the financial grid is fast becoming a reality, and communities like Bitcoin Ubuntu and nearby Bitcoin Ekasi in Mossel Bay, and Bitcoin Witsand are taking the poor with them. Moneyweb Crypto news articles

Sara-Jayne is joined on the line by Sophumelela Qoma who's the co-owner of the Shark Research Unit in Mossel Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is "almost zero chance" Eskom or another intervening authority, can end load shedding in South Africa any time in the next two years, one of South Africa's leading energy experts, UCT's Prof Anton Eberhard, tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. He says President Cyril Ramaphosa has felt himself compelled to appoint a new minister for electricity in the side the Presidency, says Eberhard, "because his energy minister has failed him and his public enterprises minister has failed him. Eberhard says that as Eskom's capacity to generate power fades there is a growing consensus about the case for natural gas as a fuel for generating power, not merely as a replacement for diesel in peaking plant. This might cheer energy Minister Gwede Mantashe but Eberhard dismisses his role in rescuing the economy. Mantashe's own plan for sorting out load shedding, he says is “reduced and simplistic” and he is astonished that while TotalEnergies has found significant gas deposits offshore near Mossel Bay, the French conglomerate's efforts to make contact with Mantashe have yielded no response.

Hermann from Bitcoin Ekasi joins me to chat about his journey banking the unbanked: Being inspired by bitcoinbeach Conditions in the town in Mossel Bay, South Africa Shops taking bitcoin payment Dealing with volatility Why maximalism is practical Using services like Bitrefill Bitcoin education centre - built with bitcoin / Paxful Links: Site: BitcoinEkasi.com Twitter: @BitcoinEkasi Twitter: @vryfokkenou Article: Bitcoin Ekasi: The Township One Year Later Thread about ‘maximalism': https://twitter.com/BitcoinEkasi/status/1600820061375459330 Sponsors: BTCPrague.com (code LIVERA) Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com

Guest: Dr. Elias Parker | Convener of Wheel to Heal Cycle ChallengeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 26th of October Bob Bolus embarked on a journey along the coastline from Mossel Bay to Pringle Bay, approx 500km, to raise funds for Operation Smile. Bianca catches up with Bob to talk about the walk, his reason for doing it, and why he chose Operation Smile as a beneficiary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I'm joined by Stephan Livera & Matt Odell to read the list. Housekeeping 00:02:14 Submit your deals to BitcoinBlackFriday.org 00:02:32 Great UX/UI Roundtable Episode just released 00:02:55 Bitcoin.Review no longer getting re-released on Citadel Dispatch feed. Grateful to our repeat guest Odell for giving it the visibility! Software Releases & Project Updates 00:04:38 Specter DIY 1.8.0 00:05:49 Nunchuk 1.9.15 00:11:34 Wasabi Wallet v2.0.2 00:16:32 Sparrow 1.7.0 00:28:33 lnd v0.15.3-beta 00:56:33 Echo v0.0.1 01:01:55 Impervious Browser 01:03:20 Alby v1.18.0 01:10:13 Fully Noded v0.4.0 01:10:53 Keet now supports Bitcoin 01:11:53 You can now receive bitcoin instantly via the Lightning Network in Cash app Noteworthy 01:15:58 Coinkite Branded Cards 01:16:23 Bitcoin Ekasi Launches Financial Education Center in Mossel Bay, South Africa 01:17:08 Research: Validity Rollups on Bitcoin 1:20:33 Base58.info Bitcoin protocol school 01:21:04 Cashu: Bitcoin Lightning Chaumian Ecash wallet and mint 01:23:45 Synonym & Slashtags: Software and services that enable a new peer-to-peer economy and society 01:29:56 Coinbase-Backed Anti-Money Laundering Group Expands Into Europe 01:32:33 LN Analytics Company 'Amboss' Launches Controversial Data Sharing Feature 01:36:42 Kollider Launches Lightning-Native Exchange, Synthetic Stablecoins, and Wallet 01:38:23 Chinese Spies Used Wasabi Wallet Mixer to Pay Bitcoin Bribes to FBI Double Agent 01:40:43 Coin Center Suing OFAC Over Tornado Cash Sanction 01:41:01 Liquid federation affected by LND bug 01:43:14 Public miners' share of Bitcoin hashrate skyrocketing 01:44:37 World's Largest Bitcoin Mining Firm 'Core Scientific' Solvency Risk 01:44:53 Bitcoin Mining Revenues Evaporated over the Past Months 01:45:13 Hodlonaut Defeats Craig Wright In Norwegian Court Case 01:47:21 Biden Administration Wants To Make It Easier To Seize Bitcoin Without Criminal Charges 01:48:56 Bitcoin Mining Council announced the findings of its third quarter 2022 (“Q3”) survey 01:52:18 Block: How we design our hardware Bitcoin Optech Newsletter 01:51:37 Transaction replacement option 01:51:52 Validity rollups research 01:51:57 NBD Open source initiative from ZEBEDEE 01:52:03 Cashu launches with Lightning support 01:52:08 Address explorer Spiral launches 01:52:13 ZeroSync launches Competitions 01:54:07 Legends of Lightning online global tournament for makers to learn, connect, collaborate, and build innovative applications and tools with bitcoin and lightning Links & Contacts: Website: https://bitcoin.review/Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinreviewhq NVK Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvk Telegram: https://t.me/BitcoinReviewPod Email: bitcoinreview@coinkite.com Full show notes: https://bitcoin.review/podcast/2022/11/03/Episode_09.html

Guest: Alison Towner Researchers believe a pod of orcas captured on camera via drone killing a great white shark in Mossel Bay earlier this year, may also have killed a further three sharks. While a clip of the astonishing footage was aired in June, experts say this was only part of an hour-long hunt of multiple sharks, as revealed by exclusive helicopter footage. A new paper published in The Ecological Society of America's journal presents both sets of video footage, which provide new evidence that orcas are capable of pursuing, capturing and incapacitating white sharks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclists to pedal from Mossel Bay to Cape Town against cancer by Radio Islam

An emotional memorial for Plett shark attack victim Kimon Bosogno was held this weekend, once again raising fears and concerns about shark, their movement and presence close to shore at our popular beaches. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Enrico Gennari, marine ecologist specialising in white sharks, from the Oceans Research Institute in Mossel Bay says we should not panic because people are not the natural prey of sharks, and they are not actively seeking us out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little over 12 months ago, Bitcoin eKasi took root in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Hermann is back to chat about how the project has grown, the impact that Bitcoin is having on the local community and his vision for the future. eKasi on Twitter: @BitcoinEkasiBitcoin eKasi website: https://bitcoin-bay.org/Bitvice Satstacker Beta: https://satstacker.bitvice.io/Bitvice: Self Custody Simplified - www.bitvice.ioSacc Sats Bitcoin merch: https://saccsats.com/By the Horns:Subscribe to our channels and get notified as soon as a new podcast is released!By The Horns is a Bitcoin podcast about South Africa. You can follow our discussions on YouTube or via our podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts. or Podcasting 2.0 platforms like Breez Wallet.DisclaimerWe do not provide tax, legal, financial or accounting advice. The material discussed and views expressed on this podcast is intended to be for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, financial or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, financial or accounting advice advisors before engaging in any transaction.

Being a performer at the age of 11 is no easy feat. But for local rising star Gizelle, aka Miss G, on stage is where she feels most at home. The Mossel Bay-based and Centurion-born starlet has just returned from a trip to the States, where she took part in the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA), the largest talent convention in the world. It is here that she was scouted and invited to walk the runway for renowned designer Amelia Tuu at New York Fashion Week on 11 September.

A massive search operation for a 60-year-old solo sailor from Mossel Bay who set sail from Cape Town over a week ago has ended in tragedy.

This is the complete interview with Bitcoin Ekasi founder Hermann Vivier. Bitcoin Ekasi is a Bitcoin-based community project heavily inspired by El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach. Hermann works to teach the residents of S. Africa's Mossel Bay township how to use Bitcoin and Lightning Network in an effort to creat a circular Bitcoin economy. ----------------------------------------------- Follow Bitcoin Ekasi on social media: Donate to Bitcoin Ekasi: https://bitcoin-bay.org/donate/ Donate to the Surfer Kids:https://www.thesurferkids.com/donate Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinEkasi Twitter Surfer Kids: https://twitter.com/the_surfer_kids Twitter Unravel Surf: https://twitter.com/Unravelsurf Bitcoin Ekasi Website: https://bitcoin-bay.org/ Surfer Kids Website: https://www.thesurferkids.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Welcome to the 53rd episode of Bitrefill's To The Moon Podcast. To The Moon is Bitrefill's new weekly podcast to discuss Bitcoin, altcoins, adoption, news & current events, and all things crypto. Join host Lawrence Ray, along with Jerry Okai, and Ricardo Martinez, for a light-hearted and humorous weekly discussion about the latest developments in the crypto economy. ----------------------------------------------- Bitrefill is the largest crypto store since 2014!

In part 2, Herman explains that despite South Africa's long history of having a stable banking system, why many South Africans still distrust the banks, he also talks about the efforts to pay in Bitcoin and create a circular economy by onboarding shops, the wallets being used on the ground in Mossel Bay, and the dream of having a Bitcoin Ekasi fork of the Bitcoin Beach wallet, and what it would take, as well as the ongoing community Bitcoin education effort. ----------------------------------------------- Follow Bitcoin Ekasi on social media: Donate to Bitcoin Ekasi: https://bitcoin-bay.org/donate/ Donate to the Surfer Kids:https://www.thesurferkids.com/donate Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinEkasi Twitter Surfer Kids: https://twitter.com/the_surfer_kids Twitter Unravel Surf: https://twitter.com/Unravelsurf Bitcoin Ekasi Website: https://bitcoin-bay.org/ Surfer Kids Website: https://www.thesurferkids.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Welcome to the 53rd episode of Bitrefill's To The Moon Podcast. To The Moon is Bitrefill's new weekly podcast to discuss Bitcoin, altcoins, adoption, news & current events, and all things crypto. Join host Lawrence Ray, along with Jerry Okai, and Ricardo Martinez, for a light-hearted and humorous weekly discussion about the latest developments in the crypto economy. ----------------------------------------------- Bitrefill is the largest crypto store since 2014!

This is part 1 of our interview with Bitcoin Ekasi's Hermann Vivier, the founder of Unravel Surf, the Surfer Kids, and the Bitcoin Ekasi project in South Africa's Mossel Bay Township. Bitcoin Ekasi is a Bitcoin-based community projects which teaches youth surfing and how to use Bitcoin. Bitcoin Ekasi was heavily inspired by El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte. For many in Mossel Bay, this is their first experience with digital payments, financial inclusion, and participation in the global e-commerce economy. ----------------------------------------------- Follow Bitcoin Ekasi on social media: Donate to Bitcoin Ekasi: https://bitcoin-bay.org/donate/ Donate to the Surfer Kids:https://www.thesurferkids.com/donate Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinEkasi Twitter Surfer Kids: https://twitter.com/the_surfer_kids Twitter Unravel Surf: https://twitter.com/Unravelsurf Bitcoin Ekasi Website: https://bitcoin-bay.org/ Surfer Kids Website: https://www.thesurferkids.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Welcome to the 53rd episode of Bitrefill's To The Moon Podcast. To The Moon is Bitrefill's new weekly podcast to discuss Bitcoin, altcoins, adoption, news & current events, and all things crypto. Join host Lawrence Ray, along with Jerry Okai, and Ricardo Martinez, for a light-hearted and humorous weekly discussion about the latest developments in the crypto economy. ----------------------------------------------- Bitrefill is the largest crypto store since 2014!

My guest today is Hermann Vivier, initiator of Bitcoin Ekasi and co-founder of The Surfer Kids, a non-profit social enterprise working for a better world. The two projects are located around the JCC township and Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay, South Africa. In an environment of poverty, violence and hopelessness the educational efforts of Hermann and his team of coaches and volunteers teach the children fundamental life skills through surfing. Thanks to the Human Rights Foundation (https://hrf.org), LEDN (https://ledn.io) and okcoin (https://okcoin.com) for enabling Bitcoin for Fairness https://bffbtc.org. ----------- (L)earn Bitcoin - Become Financially Sovryn (available in English, Spanish, German) A beginners guide to self-sovereignty https://learnbitcoin.link ----------- Like it? My work is open and free to use. If you value my work and would like to send me a tip, they are always appreciated! https://anita.link/donate ---------- Anita Posch is author of the book (L)earn Bitcoin, host of the Anita Posch show and Bitcoin advocate and solopreneur. She is a member of the board at Bitcoin Austria - an educational non-profit organization. Anita translated two volumes of "The Internet of Money" by Andreas M. Antonopoulos to German. Her research and activities around Bitcoin are discussed in media all over the world: Bitcoin Magazine, CoinDesk, German radio and television. ---------- Follow and Subscribe: Anita's weekly newsletter: https://anita.link/weekly Twitter: https://twitter.com/anitaposch YouTube: https://youtube.com/AnitaPosch ---------- #Bitcoin #Education #SouthAfrica

Connect The World EP012 | Hermann Vivier | Bitcoin Ekasi | South Africa "Edward and Stef talk with Hermann Vivier about the Bitcoin Ekasi project in South Africa and The Surfer Kids Program which empowers the poorest and most impoverished community imaginable! Bitcoin Ekasi is an initiative inspired by Bitcoin Beach. The ultimate goal is to create a circular Bitcoin economy in Mossel Bay. The coaches who help children within the Surfer Kids project are paid in sats and can spend this at affiliated merchants in the Township in Mossel Bay. The next step? Building a small community education centre in the township, where people can come and ask questions and learn about Bitcoin. Be inspired by the story of Hermann and let's create even more adoption of Bitcoin and Lightning around the world!" - Jonī Kyasshu

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour our partners at the FT bring you up to date on a 20 for 1 stock split by Google's parent company Alphabet; Michael Appel unpacks some of Zondo's second report hot off the press; Linda van Tilburg talks to a BizNews-inspired Mossel Bay resident about his ambitions to fix SA's education system; Shri Pillay from the Eurasia Group ponders the certainty of a December victory for Ramaphosa at the ANC's elective conference.

A few years ago, BizNews challenged its readers to submit stories about their dream for South Africa. There was one resident from Mossel Bay who responded with his dream of fixing South Africa's education system. He is Pieter Steenekamp who soon realised that you can't fix tertiary education without doing something about primary and secondary education, so he shifted his focus to that, and opened a school called the Novel Academy for all ages in Mossel Bay. Steenekamp told Linda Van Tilburg that his school is based on the principles of an Indian education scientist, Sugar Mitra known for his TED talks who supports self-teaching and its does not rely on teachers.

Wendy and Draya chat to Nic Macdonald, underground builder and plant expert at the KindaMossel community currently being pioneered near Mossel Bay, South Africa.Tune into the show live on KindaSound Radio every Sunday: https://KindaSound.orgNew podcast episodes every Thursday.

Welcome to the #TimelessClassic series on Ride Pure, the Royal Enfield Podcast. Here we'll be talking all things Royal Enfield Classic. You'll meet the people who designed it, developed it, and are even working on its future. Riders across the world will be joining us, sharing their experiences, passion, and amazing stories about their Classics and their adventures on them. To ensure you don't miss any #TimelessClassic episodes, please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. In our seventh episode Gordon May, Royal Enfield Historian and Overland Traveler, and our host for this episode speaks with three riders from South Africa who have had numerous adventures and fascinating experiences on their Classic motorcycles. Joining him in this episode are Fred Strydom - Based out of Mossel Bay, Fred rides a 2016 Classic 500 Chrome which he has personalized with a few custom bits and affectionately named it Brumby after Elyne Mitchell's novel The Silver Brumby. Some of the bits he's added on the motorcycle range from a custom exhaust, Clubman handlebars, Metzler Tourance tyres and a self-made headlight grill besides tons of handcrafted leather accessories which add to the classic appeal of the motorcycle. In his twenty years of riding, he's had five different motorcycles and always found them feeling like machines till he laid his hands on the Classic and discovered that this motorcycle had a 'personality. He finds his Classic closer to a living animal demanding attention and endlessly generous with what it has to give. He strongly believes that once that bond is forged between the Classic and its rider, it's next to impossible to break it Lesley-Ann Green - Lesley has had have had several bikes but loves her Classic 500 as she finds it something very different from the other machines she has ever seen. And to boot, she has 2 Classics which she says is described as a touch of madness coined by her fellow biking friends. Many of her motorcycle adventure moments have been around her Royal Enfield Classic, moments of unadulterated joy as she calls them. She remembers showing up at the South African touring company RETZA in her pink skirt, blue denim, and adventure riding boots to check out the motorcycle which became her 2nd Classic 500 . Her first one was a maroon-chrome Classic 500 and she added another Black to her kitty. Keith Robbertze - A resident of Cape Town, South Africa, Keith rides a black Classic 500 black adorned with some custom detailing. He is not new to the world of Royal Enfield and has had great adventures on his Bullet earlier, riding around the countryside in Swartberg along with his other biker friends on adventure bikes. For him, a ride up any difficult hill to climb on top and admire the view around is much like a million dollars. His enthusiasm is so inspiring that recently his son also bought himself a Royal Enfield Classic 500 so that both of them can ride together. There's no stopping Keith when he gets started with stories about his customized Classic and his numerous adventures on the motorcycle as evident in this podcast too. Do join us for the next Timeless Classic episode when we speak to more riders across the world and get to hear their interesting stories and experiences on their Royal Enfield Classic motorcycle. If you've enjoyed this podcast, be sure to like, add us to your favourites, or even leave a review. To ensure you don't miss any future episodes, please subscribe wherever you listen to our podcast. If you have ideas and suggestions for future episodes, do get in touch by email on ridepure@royalenfield.com Until then, we wish you great roads and safe riding.

Surfing is in the Olympics, and it's starting this week! Our extra-special guest to celebrate this historic moment in surf is Llewellyn Whittaker, whose full-circle journey from Mossel Bay, South Africa has taken in time living in Durban, Newquay and South Wales along the way. Now the head coach of the German Surfing Federation, Llew will be in Tokyo already by the time you hear this, as part of the team pushing for Leon Glatzer to medal at surfing's Olympic debut. Tom is joined by Crest's Monday Club, namely pundits Mark Vaughan and Emily Williams, to hear Llewellyn's life story. Learn how the mantra 'Focus-Trust-Believe' has fostered a mindset which has led his riders to make history, how his own pro career contributed to the coach he is and how the kernel for the whole thing started when he gave a teenager a surf lesson in Aberafan, while lodging in Cefn Cribwr! Taking full advantage of this rare opportunity, our panel has also quizzed Llew about what British surfing may need in order to realise similar Olympic dreams - as well as getting his tips for the Olympic surf tournament itself. This is an absolutely unmissable episode, as the greatest sport on earth gets ready to join the greatest festival on earth!Produced by James Dodd & Tom AndersonArtwork by GS Design CoMusic Copyright James Dodd 2021

Shark experts Alison Towner and Chris Fallows have recorded the highest shark jump at 15 feet in the air in Mossel Bay, South Africa. They talk about just how skilled the sharks are in that area, and how they caught this record-setting breach. Stream exclusive Shark Week content on discovery+. Daily Bite podcast listeners get a 7-day free trial—go to https://www.discoveryplus.com/dailybite to get started.* *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Shark experts Alison Towner and Chris Fallows have recorded the highest shark jump at 15 feet in the air in Mossel Bay, South Africa. They talk about just how skilled the sharks are in that area, and how they caught this record-setting breach. Stream exclusive Shark Week content on discovery+. Daily Bite podcast listeners get a 7-day free trial—go to https://www.discoveryplus.com/dailybite to get started.* *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

This week on KindaCommunity, we chat to KindaSound team members about the first Full Circle Communities networking weekend in Mossel Bay, and James Hyslop of 365 Master Data about co-operative community structures and Michael Tellinger's One Small Town concept.More info on the KindaSound Team: https://kindasound.org

The South African government is forging ahead with its plans to develop and exploit the country’s oil and gas prospects, which have changed dramatically in recent years. In 2019 Total announced a gigantic gas find, the Brulpadda offshore exploration block, and a 2020 find in the adjacent Luiperd block increased the potential gas output off Mossel Bay, which is now considered one of the most exciting areas for gas exploration in the world. At the same time on-shore helium and natural gas producer Renergen has reported "spectacular" finds in the Free State. However, in its new road map for achieving net-zero global carbon emissions by 2050, the IEA laid out in stark terms what the planet must do to avoid harmful climate change which includes no new oil, gas and coal investments beyond 2021 — and just how far that is from our current reality here in South Africa ss Cop 26 in Glasgow rapidly approaches. The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill was recently approved by Cabinet and will soon be tabled in Parliament. Michael Avery spoke to DDG responsible for Policy, Global relations and investment promotion, Ntokozo Ngcwabe; Stefano Marani CEO Renergen; Nick Mitchell, Chairman of the Onshore Petroleum Association of South Africa; Peter Attard Montalto, head of Capital Markets Research at Intellidex; about balancing the country’s net carbon zero by 2050 commitments with economic potential of the recent oil and gas finds off South Africa’s coastline.

We heard last episode how Portuguese explorer Bartolemeu Dias had rounded the Cape and landed at Mossel Bay in November 1488. He was the first person to sail around the continent to the South and his journey revolutionized commerce in Europe – and southern Africa. Dias dropped anchor in Mossell bay and as his men filled their water barrels, they were approached by Khoe herders who were nearby. There appears to have been some sort of confrontation, stones were thrown, and when the Portuguese fired back with a cross bow, one of the Khoe herders had been killed. This was an ominous sign for future relationships. The first contact between Europeans and traditional Khoe herders ended in violence. It is not clear exactly what set this off but neither group could speak the other's language which didn't help. Dias sailed onwards to Algoa Bay, then satisfied he'd rounded the tip of Africa, sailed home again passing Cape point and the future location of Cape Town on the way back. As he journed home and just beyond the southern tip of Africa, Dias' ships were hit by gale force winds and a major storm – so naturally he gave the Cape the name “Cabo de Todos los Tormentos” or Cape of Storms. When he returned to Portugal King Joåo was delighted to hear about the route, but not exactly pleased with the name - but he had a good eye for public relations and ordered it changed to “Cabo de Båo Esperanza” or Cape of Good Hope – a name which remains in use to this day. I ended last episode by explaining how name changes are a natural human compulsion and King Joao was no different.

We heard last episode how Portuguese explorer Bartolemeu Dias had rounded the Cape and landed at Mossel Bay in November 1488. He was the first person to sail around the continent to the South and his journey revolutionized commerce in Europe – and southern Africa. Dias dropped anchor in Mossell bay and as his men filled their water barrels, they were approached by Khoe herders who were nearby. There appears to have been some sort of confrontation, stones were thrown, and when the Portuguese fired back with a cross bow, one of the Khoe herders had been killed. This was an ominous sign for future relationships. The first contact between Europeans and traditional Khoe herders ended in violence. It is not clear exactly what set this off but neither group could speak the other's language which didn't help. Dias sailed onwards to Algoa Bay, then satisfied he'd rounded the tip of Africa, sailed home again passing Cape point and the future location of Cape Town on the way back. As he journed home and just beyond the southern tip of Africa, Dias' ships were hit by gale force winds and a major storm – so naturally he gave the Cape the name “Cabo de Todos los Tormentos” or Cape of Storms. When he returned to Portugal King Joåo was delighted to hear about the route, but not exactly pleased with the name - but he had a good eye for public relations and ordered it changed to “Cabo de Båo Esperanza” or Cape of Good Hope – a name which remains in use to this day. I ended last episode by explaining how name changes are a natural human compulsion and King Joao was no different.

We heard last episode how Portuguese explorer Bartolemeu Dias had rounded the Cape and landed at Mossel Bay in November 1488. He was the first person to sail around the continent to the South and his journey revolutionized commerce in Europe – and southern Africa. Dias dropped anchor in Mossell bay and as his men filled their water barrels, they were approached by Khoe herders who were nearby. There appears to have been some sort of confrontation, stones were thrown, and when the Portuguese fired back with a cross bow, one of the Khoe herders had been killed. This was an ominous sign for future relationships. The first contact between Europeans and traditional Khoe herders ended in violence. It is not clear exactly what set this off but neither group could speak the other's language which didn't help. Dias sailed onwards to Algoa Bay, then satisfied he'd rounded the tip of Africa, sailed home again passing Cape point and the future location of Cape Town on the way back. As he journed home and just beyond the southern tip of Africa, Dias' ships were hit by gale force winds and a major storm – so naturally he gave the Cape the name “Cabo de Todos los Tormentos” or Cape of Storms. When he returned to Portugal King Joåo was delighted to hear about the route, but not exactly pleased with the name - but he had a good eye for public relations and ordered it changed to “Cabo de Båo Esperanza” or Cape of Good Hope – a name which remains in use to this day. I ended last episode by explaining how name changes are a natural human compulsion and King Joao was no different.

We heard last episode how Portuguese explorer Bartolemeu Dias had rounded the Cape and landed at Mossel Bay in November 1488. He was the first person to sail around the continent to the South and his journey revolutionized commerce in Europe – and southern Africa. Dias dropped anchor in Mossell bay and as his men filled their water barrels, they were approached by Khoe herders who were nearby. There appears to have been some sort of confrontation, stones were thrown, and when the Portuguese fired back with a cross bow, one of the Khoe herders had been killed. This was an ominous sign for future relationships. The first contact between Europeans and traditional Khoe herders ended in violence. It is not clear exactly what set this off but neither group could speak the other's language which didn't help. Dias sailed onwards to Algoa Bay, then satisfied he'd rounded the tip of Africa, sailed home again passing Cape point and the future location of Cape Town on the way back. As he journed home and just beyond the southern tip of Africa, Dias' ships were hit by gale force winds and a major storm – so naturally he gave the Cape the name “Cabo de Todos los Tormentos” or Cape of Storms. When he returned to Portugal King Joåo was delighted to hear about the route, but not exactly pleased with the name - but he had a good eye for public relations and ordered it changed to “Cabo de Båo Esperanza” or Cape of Good Hope – a name which remains in use to this day. I ended last episode by explaining how name changes are a natural human compulsion and King Joao was no different.

In this episode we interview Marelise Janse van Rensburg pastor, wife, mother, author, poet, songwriter and so much more. She shares her testimony of what inspired her to write her book titled 'Kleure van Lewe' or 'Adam killed Eve' about the dark shades of Verbal abuse. She will be hosting workshop in George on Friday 19 March at Meade Cafe in George, and Saturday 20 March at The Coffee Vlub in Mossel Bay. For bookings contact 083 354 6011.

There's nothing like lockdown to induce a bad case of wanderlust. 11 months into the biggest bummer of many of our lifetimes, it's wonderful to hear some ordinary good news. Remember weddings? Lady Kablo certainly does. She got married in December. Lockdown is giving her a little time to think about what she'd like for her perfect honeymoon.  Many of us striving for financial independence hope to travel once we no longer have to work. Every time I take a trip, be it abroad or local, I'm reminded travel money works differently from ordinary money. While I'm extremely frugal in my day-to-day life, when I travel I don't think about money. I also don't worry about how much I eat or drink, I never check my phone and in general I'm just a much cooler person. In this week's episode we help Lady Kabelo think about her honeymoon. In the process, we reminisce over some of our own adventures and dream about a time when we can do exciting things like visit friends and go to the shops. Hopefully this episode delivers a spot of whimsy to your lockdown.  Please take our survey here. Subscribe to our RSS feed here. Subscribe or rate us in iTunes. Lady Kabelo I got married in December. Having spent the last 3 or 4 years following your savvy advice to tackle debt, emergency fund, insurance, retirement and medical aid, the time may have arrived for an international honeymoon trip (Yes, Covid is also a factor. I'm hoping when it's over some hard-hit places will be a little cheaper in an effort to attract visitors.) Every overseas vacation I've taken has been with my parents, so I've never considered the planning and budgeting that goes into an international vacation. My biggest nightmare is running out of money in a foreign country. As a result, I am leaning towards all-inclusive packages - even if we overspend, we'll at least have food. The downside is you're in a resort removed from the "real" place and people but then you can get cabs into the nearby towns for daily excursions.  But I'm not sure if this is the most cost-effective way to travel. So, my questions: Are the all-inclusive packages a good way to travel? What are the hidden costs people commonly forget to plan for? What are the biggest financial mistakes people make with regards to travelling? Any additional tips for cost-effective travel? Win of the week: Charlene Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the financial education. I've been reading and listening to all your advice since lockdown in March and it has really made a HUGE impact on my financial decisions. I cannot thank you enough. I live in Mossel Bay. Should you ever be in the area I would love to offer lunch/dinner to thank you both for everything. I've been getting my financial house in order ever since. I have identified ETFs that I have invested in and I am very happy with the performance. I have invested in Satrix Emerging Markets(20%), Ashburton Global 1200 (60%) , Sygnia 4th industrial revolution (10%) and Satrix Nasdaq 100(10%). I have now sold a property and have money I want to invest. I want to invest it in the overseas markets directly. I'm currently using EasyEquities and I see I can use their platform for international investments as well. I had a look at their fees and I see they charge a brokerage fee of 0.25%. This whole world story is a bit intimidating and scary... so I am thinking to approach it using EasyEquities even though I know it's a bit more expensive. What are your views on this? My next hurdle is choosing what to buy. I want to buy similar ETFs to those I currently have, but don't know where to start. I saw Vanguard has a Total World stock ETF etc etc. Could you please kindly point me in the right direction? Dylan I was wondering whether a RA can be paid out to more than one person? In a family where the wife was a stay at home mom for most of their life and they only really have the husband's retirement fund to live off when he retires, would it be possible to pay the fund out to both people in order to split the retirement income between two incomes to save on income tax? I read the blog on Tax on lump sums in retirement. It states that if you have discretionary investment funds available at retirement, it's a good idea to hold on to your retirement savings and rather use your discretionary savings to cover expenses. It explains that by doing this, you allow your retirement savings to grow some more. Now this got me wondering, why would you want to cash out discretionary investments to have your retirement savings grow more? It seems the wrong way around to me. If your retirement savings grow larger, sure you save on the CGT and DWT inside the retirement product for the time your discretionary savings last you, but now you will probably pay more income tax on the extra retirement income than you ever would pay on CGT if you did it the other way around. My gut tells me it would be more efficient to take your retirement income when you start needing it and supplement that with your discretionary savings where required while trying to minimize the CGT of the investments you cash out. Jean We have been saving for our son's tertiary education and now have a sum in our bank account earning pathetic returns. We will need to start drawing from this in about 9 months time. We have been thinking of Satrix world as we really need better returns. Are ETFs/ international ETFs, too risky for this application?  Chad I am a great fan of 1 share to rule them all. (Vanguard total world in my case). However, your recent podcast wrt the dangers of too much exposure offshore got me thinking about Rand-hedging. What would you say is the best ratio of Offshore vs Local equities in a total equity portfolio (apart from 20% which is Reg28 compliant)?  Then there is the question of which is the most diversified local ETF? I have been investing in the Satrix 40 when the Rand is really weak but realise now that this might not exactly be a Rand-hedge ETF. Is the Sygnia itrix SWIX 40 ETF a good rand hedge option? Please help? Martin My brother sent me a link to one of your shows when I took an interest in my finances and I've been hooked ever since. Thanks for all the education, even if the majority goes over my head at the moment. But I can confidently say there is a huge difference now in comparison to when I started a few months back. I follow the Dave Ramsey baby steps: I am currently saving my emergency fund and up to two months-worth of expenses. It is a decent amount but I feel it is being wasted in a savings account.  I keep hearing everyone say put the money in a money market account. I have been looking around with no luck. I bank with FNB and for example the one they propose I open is one with an opening amount of 100k. I also came across one from Old Mutual which seems reasonable and you get a card as you would want to have easy access to the funds when needed.  What are the options out there and which do you guys use?

Zel Botha joins from Cape Town (newly arrived from Mossel Bay on the Garden Route) to talk about how the pandemic has affected life in South Africa. She also teaches me what it is to 'zol' and to the deep house track about 'zol'ing that's taken the country by storm.

If you’ve still not settled on your plans for the end of the year, today we’d like to tempt you to consider some more local travel, and invite you to visit a destination you’ve probably driven past a dozen times.  I’m talking about the Garden Route Game Lodge, located just off the N2 highway on the approach to Mossel Bay.  If like me you spend a lot of time in the Garden Route, you probably whizz past the turn-off en route to Knysna or Plett, or maybe even slow down to try and let the kids spot the elephants if they’re lucky. But today we want to invite you to take a turn through the gate and explore what awaits you on the other side. Pippa speaks to Anthony Doherty Director of GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kfm Mornings are helping small businesses in the Cape with some airtime on the show. In return, the businesses offer a prize to a lucky listener to win! If you'd like to punt your business, send the team an email at mornings@kfm.co.za. The below companies were featured on Friday, 2 October.  BODY SHOP STUDIO FOR MEN A grooming studio that offers beauty and massage therapy for both males and females, haircuts, full body waxing, hand and feet treatments, body scrubs, facials and all the other trimmings. Located in Albert Road, Woodstock  www.bodyshopstudio.co.za infobodyshopstudio.co.za www.twitter.com/BodyShopStudios www.instagram.com/bodyshopstudioformen www.facebook.com/bodyshopstudioformen FOAM 4 AFRICA SHOP A foam factory outlet located along the main road in Diep River. They cut foam to your requirements. No size is too big or too small.  foam4africashop@gmail.com www.mattresses4africa.co.za www.facebook.com/foam4africashop MOSSEL BAY QUAD BIKING Guided quad biking trips in Mossel Bay. Hold on tight as you ride across sandy tracks, sending you bumping and shaking. Whether you are an absolute beginner or experienced rider, you simply cannot talk about visiting Mossel Bay and not mentioning Mossel Bay Quad Biking. www.mosselbayquadbiking.co.za info@mosselbayquadbiking.co.za    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The process of merging the State-owned entities of PetroSA, Igas and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) into an “integrated national petroleum company” will formally begin on September 1, with six months having been set aside for the creation of a Newco that is “commercially viable”. All three entities are currently subsidiaries of the Central Energy Fund (CEF), with PetroSA in the throes of a long-running financial and operational crisis that has left it technically insolvent. CEF CEO Dr Ishmael Poolo told lawmakers on Tuesday that a consortium of external advisers had been selected to help with the implementation of the restructuring, for which a R65-million budget had been allocated. The restructuring had also received Cabinet approval. Poolo stressed that the consortium had been selected following a competitive process and confirmed that it was being led by international management consulting firm Kearney and supported by Bayajula and Mazars. The advisers had been tasked with developing a detailed corporate strategy for the Newco, as well as a streamlined operating model that sought to extract efficiencies through the development of shared services systems and a common information technology platform. Poolo said it was premature to offer details of the savings, but told lawmakers that these would be quantified and communicated at a further meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy. In parallel, efforts were under way to “stabilise” PetroSA, which had become a serial lossmaker ever since the spectacular failure of a project, dubbed Project Ikhwezi, to secure additional gas for its gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay. The company had also not had a permanent CEO for five years. Earlier this year, CEF confirmed that PetroSA had incurred losses of R20-billion since 2014 and was currently producing at a rate of only 6 000 bbl/d, owing primarily to a shortage of gas. The facility’s headcount, however, remained at the same level as what it had been when it was producing at a daily rate of 18 000 bbl. PetroSA accounts for a large portion of CEF's 1 800 employees. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe indicated that he had visited PetroSA during the Covid-19 lockdown and that, during a meeting with the refinery’s three labour unions, there had been an acknowledgement that PetroSA was overstaffed. The Minister confirmed, therefore, that there would have to be retrenchments, while noting that only one of PetroSA’s three plants was operating. “It is a necessary transition, painful as it is, but we must go through the transition with the aim of creating a more healthy entity,” Mantashe told lawmakers, while stressing that both Igas and SFF remained financially sound. Poolo said engagements with labour were being initiated with a view to limiting job losses. Initiatives were also under way to secure yet more concentrate as an alternative feedstock for the refinery and to assess the conversion of other units to operate using concentrate. EYEING SASOL’S ROMPCO STAKE He also stressed that, besides stabilising PetroSA, Newco would seek to establish a basis for future growth and that CEF was, thus, considering acquiring assets being disposed by JSE-listed group Sasol. Sasol had already indicated that talks on the sale of its stake in the Rompco gas pipeline from Mozambique to South Africa were well advanced. Poolo noted that Igas was also a shareholder in the pipeline and that there was a desire at CEF to increase its stake in the asset. No further clarity was provided as to the future status of the other entities operating under the CEF umbrella, but Mantashe did hint to the possible future exit of the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation, which mines coal. The Minister argued that it was probably not appropriate for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, which regulates the mining sector, to continue to have a mining entity in the portf...

Classic 1027 — Total’s oil and gas rig has arrived in Cape Town in preparation to expand on the petroleum giant’s significant discovery off the coast of Mossel Bay. The rig, known as the DeepSea Stavanger, was built in Norway and commissioned by Total and its partners to drill the Luiperd prospect in the same block in the Outeniqua basin where Total’s Brulpadda discovery was made. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed the arrival of DeepSea Stavanger, saying in a statement that it has reaffirmed South Africa as an investment destination of choice for the exploration of oil and gas, despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on economies around the world. This as oil and gas companies are slashing spending as they reel from the effects of low prices amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But can promising projects in SA and Mozambique make the cut long term? The South African government published its long-anticipated draft oil and gas legislation on Christmas Eve, which feels like a lifetime ago thanks to Covid. It is hoped it will usher in a new era of exploration and production. To combat the country’s energy deficit, it must pave the way for the rapid development of substantial recent discoveries, including Total’s huge Brulpadda field last February, and prospects. The attractiveness of South Africa’s terms will have ramifications far beyond its borders. Michael Avery discusses a game changing development for the oil and gas sector in South Africa with Stefano Marani, CEO Renergen, the only onshore Production Right holder;Lizel Oberholzer, director at Norton Rose Fulbright, who has been a leader in advancing the gas legislation in SA; Nick Mitchell, Chairman of the Onshore Petroleum Association of South Africa; & Marek Ranoszek, Asset Manager at Total E&P South Africa

28-year old Tshegofatsho Pule is expected to be laid to rest today following the discovery of her lifeless body hanging from a tree in Rooderport, Johannesburg on Monday. Pule was eight months pregnant and found with stab wounds to her chest. In another gruesome killing in Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape, 26-year old Naledi Phangindawo was butchered to death with an axe by her husband and father of her two children who has since handed himself to the police. Meanwhile, the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre, under the Social Department says request for help from women who remain trapped in their homes with their abusive partners during the national corona virus lockdown continues to soar.

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I catch up with a law student in Kolkata, India, a good family friend in Athens, Greece, and an angel of a host from our month in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Main Topics Covered: Kolkata, India with Pratik Athens, Greece with Christos Mossel Bay, South Africa with Sheila Links Mentioned in the Episode: Kolkata (Calcutta) India {23 Hours in the City of Joy} Five Greek Islands We Love (with Tips and Tricks)  South Africa: A Guys’ Trip Heaven (Couples Welcome too)  South Africa Guys’ Trip [Ultimate Adventure Travel]  Looking for a Mother's Day gift for a police officer? Check out my book that showcases officers around the world.  Season 3 of World Barber Shop Adventures is on Amazon Prime   Check out the list of recommended books for 2020 from my high-performing peers.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

This episode covers Monday 9 March to Sunday 15 March 2020. We start at the theatre with Amateur Hour at the Courtyard Playhouse before getting some design inspiration at the annual Cape Town Fashion Week. We then travel to Grabouw for the annual Bazique Festival and enjoy some ziplining over forests and waterfalls, as well as at the longest over-ocean zipline in Mossel Bay, before ending back in Cape Town for the best adventure activities in and around the city. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

Roy Demont and Vivien Botha meet up with Victor Kubik during his trip to discuss politics, violence, economics, and religion in South Africa. Listen to the end for a special sneak peek at the new Feast site in Mossel Bay.

Choo Choo - Episode 10 starts off from sleeping on a train in Mossel Bay and then making our way to Cape Town with a few stops in between. Kat and I take a dip down to the southernmost point of the whole continent of Africa - Cape Agulhas and then make our way to wine country after going through hermanus and bettys bay. We wake up & have a glass of wine before continuing on to Muizenberg to Boulder Beach to Cape of Good Hope, to Langebaan, to Cape down where we bid eachother fairwell and continue solo on our african adventures.   This podcast is focused on solo travel and how to gather your wits and make your travel dreams come true through a collaboration of stories from me to you.

Mossel Bay in South Africa is facing a surge of long lining. Last Thursday I was contacted by a representative from Keep Fins Alive who was concerned of an increase in fishing pressure from long lining vessels from Eastern Cape. Keep Fins Alive (KFA) stated that the vessels have over-fished the demersal fish population in their bay and now are spending a lot of money in gas to travel to Mossel Bay to exploit its demersal fish population. Demersal shark fishing via long lining is legal, but it is required by the state Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries to be monitored. Unfortunately, this is not happening at the moment and the fishing vessels are allowed to fish without oversight. The lack of oversight can mean big trouble for Mossel Bay and action needs to be taken. Listen to the episode to find out why you should sign the petition and ensure the Government makes good on its monitoring mandate.  http://www.thepetitionsite.com/817/781/781/petition-against-inshore-demersal-shark-longline-fishery/ 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

The Malaysian government has dispatched a team of investigators to Mossel Bay to recover a piece of debris thought to belong to an airline which vanished two years ago. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The piece of debris was found by an archaeologist while holidaying in Little Brak River on Monday. Sphiwe Hobasi

Wir sind sehr müde und besprechen kurz unsere Ankunft in Knysna. Diese Episode ist ideal zum einschlafen :-) Vier Spaß beim Hören. Download als AAC oder MP3 Intro Eine etwas unruhige Nacht in Mossel Bay wegen Getier bei mir, Arschflöckchen hat gut geschlafen Uns erwartete am Morgen erstmal ein Unwetter Mossel Bay Museumskomplex Das Dias […]

Intro Download Als AAC oder MP3 Kap der guten Hoffnung Wir wollten das Kap besuchen, waren aber nur 10 min. davor, da es in Strömen geregnet hat Die Dogge durfte ich sehen, sie ist wunderschön Die Pinguine an Boulders Bay haben wir auch nicht gesehen. Wir kommen zurück in die Bucht Fahrt nach Mossel Bay […]

Gavin Williams, Benoni's favourite son, visits the studio to discuss fame, music, movies, Mossel Bay and a handy new business venture.

In this edition: Aden talks to Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Colin Nyoni, owner of Long Street’s Nyoni’s Kraal; stats from the CTRU Festive season briefing; Report back from the WTM in London; FEDHASA’S Nils Heksher on accommodation for 2010 and what owners should be doing; Insider’s Guide to Mossel Bay