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Nick Pawson

Nick Pawson is a seasoned multimedia journalist and recovering news presenter who recently returned to the news arena after a few years in the ‘wilderness’. He started his media career as a sports reporter for Primedia, then eNCA, freelancing for HSM and Conde Nast, and ended up at News24 Video. His beats now extend to general news, business news, tech and lifestyle. Outside work, Nick can be found exploring Cape Town’s running trails, drinking flat whites and looking at birds (the feathered kind.)
Weather service warns of cold, wet and windy conditions

Look at these photos of deep snow in the Eastern Cape [pics]

By Nick Pawson 01-08-23 20:12

After more than 10cm of snow was predicted for the region (and well into Lesotho) over the weekend, the area has become an inviting playground for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike. ALSO READ: Gauteng Midday Weather Update: Fine conditions expected across the province Jaco Den Heyer went for a motorbike ride above Tiffindell Ski Resort on Monday afternoon […]

At least 16 tragically killed by toxic gas leak near Boksburg

Timeline: Boksburg’s tragic run of fate

By Nick Pawson 07-07-23 19:38

Three of the 17 victims from Wednesday’s gas leak were children. They succumbed to a leak of toxic gas that was apparently used for scavenging gold at an abandoned mine. This comes on the back of a suspected mining-related earthquake in Boksburg while in December, a truck explosion in the Gauteng city claimed 41 lives. […]

Great white sharks heading for UK waters, warn scientists

By Nick Pawson 07-07-23 16:00

The US-based Ocearch, which is tracking 400 sharks, claims that great whites are likely to head for Ireland and Cornwall this summer. While South Africa and Australia are frequently associated with great whites, these feared fish can be found in numerous spots and clusters around the world. ALSO READ: WATCH: Sharks leap out of water during Sardine […]

It takes 48 weeks to process a work permit for SA – report

By Nick Pawson 05-07-23 19:58

A host of changes to simplify the rules governing the complex work permit regime were submitted to the state legal adviser last week and are expected to be passed into law in the coming months, said Saul Musker, Director of Strategy and Delivery Support in the South African Presidency. Musker said that the adviser will consider […]

safe solar system

Load shedding: SA scores low on global green energy report

By Nick Pawson 28-06-23 17:11

South Africa, the second-largest economy in Africa, ranked 82 out of 120 countries on the Index for 2023. SA has improved its overall ETI score by 6% since 2014, however, energy transition remains an uphill battle. ALSO READ: Solar: SA businesses can eliminate five stages of load shedding South Africa’s system performance scores have improved, supported by better […]

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