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An incredible body of work.

South Africa's President Ramaphosa says its energy crisis is an 'existential threat' to SA's economy & social fabric. He's promising to bring the daily power cuts 'to an end'. 7 mins on a story that's about more than electricity. Produced by Floyd Cush, Michael Cox, Mary Fuller.

Our film on how Ukraine is grappling with the mental scars of this war. Thanks to Anna Chornous Siobhán Leahy Francesco Tosto & Phil Davies:

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Our investigation into what’s behind South Africa’s crippling power cuts - corruption, criminal cartels and coal addiction - andrew harding reports w/stuart phillips 🎥 youtu.be/CgzLqrdzrQg

And the long read from andrew harding bbc.co.uk/news/world-afr…

Reminder - in case you’re looking for something to watch over the weekend (or record to watch later…)👇🏻

South Africa is on the cusp of a national grid collapse thanks to years of ineptitude, corruption and cronyism. Our doco will be broadcast on the BBC News channel and the BBC iPlayer app. Below is a link to a short version #southafrica #Loadshedding youtu.be/CgzLqrdzrQg

I accept, it doesn't make it any easier! But - Gosh! It's tough everywhere! Sometimes when you're in South Africa, it fees like you are the only ones battling. I suppose this video sends one message - The grass isn't greener on the other side!

The situation in Kherson:

Our full film from Neskuchne, one of the liberated Ukrainian villages. Russia might have been repelled but it’s pushing back. With 🎥 Lee Durant Rachael Thorn & Daria Sipigina:

10/ In saving their nation, the Ukrainians are attempting the most difficult form of military operation possible. They are not working to the comfortable timelines of the Western media or commentators. smh.com.au/world/europe/w…

This iconic photograph is still considered one of the most-terrifying space photographs to date. Astronaut Bruce McCandless II became the first human being to do a spacewalk without a safety tether linked to a spacecraft. In 1984, he floated completely untethered in space with

A Watery Thread🧵on the economic loss to 🇺🇦 due to the 🇷🇺 destruction of Kakhovka Dam, HPP, Navigation Locks & Reservoir. I can't begin to piece together all aspects of the devastation, but this is my attempt to identify the under-recognized assets & systems impacted. 1/x

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SitRep - 19/06/23 - Ukrainians in P'yatykhatky An overview of the daily events in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers posed in P'yatykhatky, confirming their presence. In addition, Russia seems to have gone on the offensive around Kreminna-Kupyansk 1/X

The size and duration (6 hours plus) of the secondaries at the Rykove (Partyzany) ammo depot (below) argue the PSU storm Shadow Strike hit a RuAF theater level ammo storage depot. This means things. Artillery Logistical 🧵 1/

Prigozhin’s rebellion is good for Ukraine because: -It takes Russian elite fighters away & forces 🇷🇺 army to change focus -In Russia it exposes the false justifications this invasion is based on -Wars can end when domestic pressure outweighs frustrations on the battlefield

I will do everything in my power to ensure that these Blue Light Bullies are brought to book. I have already engaged the Executive Director of IPID and will be demanding that Minister Cele ensure SAPS arrest these thugs within 24 hours.