Devastating New Poll Shows Almost Everyone Is Unhappy Under Trump
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Devastating New Poll Shows Almost Everyone Is Unhappy Under Trump

By and large, Americans are dumping Donald Trump’s policies. Within the first seven months of his second term, Trump has managed to add trillions to the deficit, eviscerate agencies like the Education Department, rattle the economy, shake America’s strongest alliances, develop concentration camps for his sweeping deportation program, and strip popular social programs such as Medicaid from millions of Americans. But despite following through on his campaign promises, Trump has failed to earn majority support for any major issue, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research published Thursday. Approximately half of U.S. adults—49 percent—believe that Trump’s policies have “done more to hurt” them than help them since he returned to the White House, according to the survey. Twenty-two percent of that group reported that Trump’s policies have not made...
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Health and education are too important to be left at the mercy of the state alone: Ayanda Zulu
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Health and education are too important to be left at the mercy of the state alone: Ayanda Zulu

The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act and the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, both passed into law in 2024, represent some of the most far-reaching expansions of state power in post-apartheid South Africa. While presented as reforms meant to improve access to education and healthcare, both Acts undermine individual freedom and reflect a deeper shift toward centralisation and state control. With BELA, the central issue lies in the erosion of school autonomy, particularly over language and admission policy. Clauses 4 and 5 empower provincial education departments to override decisions made by school governing bodies regarding admissions and the language of instruction. This effectively opens the door for the state to phase out Afrikaans-medium schools under the guise of “transformation,” while stripping communities of their right to preserve their linguistic and cultural heritage. Rather than promoting diversity and...
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How IoT and Smart Technologies Are Transforming Electrical Systems

Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising every sector — from agriculture to aerospace. But nowhere is its impact more profound than in electrical systems, both at the residential and industrial level. By enabling devices to communicate, collect data, and react in real-time, IoT is ushering in a new era of smart, efficient, and self-regulating electrical networks. In this blog, we explore how IoT and smart technologies are transforming electrical systems, with practical applications, real-world benefits, and future trends to watch. smart grid connected to IoT devices 1. What Is the Internet of Things (IoT) in Electrical Systems? At its core, IoT in electrical systems refers to the integration of smart sensors, communication modules, controllers, and cloud platforms that allow electrical devices and infrastructure to exchange data and make intelligent decisions. This convergence enables: Remote monitoring Real-time data collection Predictive maintenance Energy optimisation IoT-enabled electrical...
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