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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Paul Weinberg: A history in black and white photography
'Between the Cracks', a retrospective exhibition of Paul Weinberg's work, is currently on show at the Wits Art Museum. Photographer Paul Weinberg's career stretches across almost five decades. Weinberg was a founding member of Afrapix and South, two collective agencies that gained local and international recognition for their uncompromising role in documenting apartheid and the popular resistance against it. In his early career as a photojournalist, Weinberg worked on the 'frontline' of history, capturing pivotal moments in South Africa's struggle. Throughout his career, Weinberg has sought to go beyond the headlines, engaging in in-depth storytelling. His work has taken him on extensive journeys, from urban landscapes to remote rural settings and everything in between. Here we bring you a selection of highlights from the exhibition. Pictures courtesy of Paul Weinberg and Peffers Fine Art Young activists burn a car after a funeral, Duduza, 1985. Picture: Paul Weinberg May Day protest outside, Khotso House, Johannesburg, 1985. Picture: Paul Weinberg Art in the Park, Pietermaritzburg, 1986. Picture: Paul Weinberg Shembe followers performing the 'Scotch dance' during the July festival, Durban, 2002. Picture: Paul Weinberg City Centre, Pietermaritzburg, 1986. Picture: Paul Weinberg Catching the 'quickie', a ferry that transports people in the harbour, Durban, South Africa, March 1996. Picture: Paul Weinberg Zion Church baptism, Nyaka Island, Mozambique, 1999. Picture: Paul Weinberg Street musicians, Central Johannesburg, 1981. Picture: Paul Weinberg Dance performance with street youth, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1996. Picture: Paul Weinberg P.W. Botha takes the salute at a military parade. He is shown here with his close supporter General Magnus Malan, minister of Defense, on his left. Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, 1980. Picture: Paul Weinberg Military display, Rand Easter Show, Johannesburg, 1985. Picture: Paul Weinberg PICTURES: EFF march to Kleinfontein
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Climate
- Gulf Today
Britain records sunniest spring in over a century
The UK had its sunniest spring since records began, the Met Office said after weeks of above-average temperatures and dry weather in the country known for its rainy days. With 630 hours of sunshine between March 1 and May 27, 2025 was the sunniest spring since 1910, the Met office said. It beat the previous record set in 2020 by four hours — with four days of the season still remaining. "It has indeed been an extremely sunny and dry spring for the majority," said Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle. "But with a few days left of the season and more unsettled weather this week, it's too early to say what will happen with other records." Other statistics, including for rainfall, are due to be published next week. It has been a spring of records, as Britain logged its hottest ever May Day with temperatures soaring to 29.3 degrees Celsius (84.7 degrees Fahrenheit), after recording its sunniest ever April. England also saw its driest start to spring in 69 years according to the government's environment agency, raising fears of drought and stunted crops among farmers. Earlier this month, the Environment Agency called a meeting of its national drought group after it said levels in reservoirs were "exceptionally low." Seven out of the 10 sunniest springs on record in the UK took place after 2000, according to the Met Office. However in the spring of 2024, the country saw just 377 hours of sunshine, making it one of the dreariest on record. Scientists warn that extreme and fluctuating weather events are becoming increasingly common as planet-heating fossil fuel emissions keep rising. Agence France-Presse
eNCA
4 days ago
- Climate
- eNCA
UK records sunniest spring in over a century
LONDON - The UK had its sunniest spring since records began, the Met Office said after weeks of above-average temperatures and dry weather in the country known for its rainy days. With 630 hours of sunshine between March 1 and May 27, 2025 was the sunniest spring since 1910, the Met Office said. It beat the previous record set in 2020 by four hours -- with four days of the season still remaining. "It has indeed been an extremely sunny and dry spring for the majority," said Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle. "But with a few days left of the season and more unsettled weather this week, it's too early to say what will happen with other records." Other statistics, including rainfall, are due to be published next week. It has been a spring of records, as Britain logged its hottest ever May Day with temperatures soaring to 29.3 degrees Celsius (84.7 degrees Fahrenheit), after recording its sunniest ever April. England also saw its driest start to spring in 69 years, according to the government's environment agency, raising fears of drought and stunted crops among farmers. Earlier this month, the Environment Agency called a meeting of its national drought group after it said levels in reservoirs were "exceptionally low". Seven out of the 10 sunniest springs on record in the UK took place after 2000, according to the Met Office. However, in the spring of 2024, the country saw just 377 hours of sunshine, making it one of the dreariest on record.
India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Bank Holiday 29 May 2025: Branches To Be Closed In THIS State Today Due To...
New Delhi: Bank branches in Shimla will remain closed today (26 May 2025) account of Maharana Pratap Jayanti, as per RBI holiday list. It must be noted that the banks will NOT be closed for all the days consecutively in all states or regions. This is the total number of days when banks in different parts of the country will remain closed for state-observed holidays. For instance banks will be closed for Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam in Agartala, but in other states it will NOT be closed for the same reason. Bank Holidays In May 2025 Maharashtra Din/May Day (Labor Day: May ): May 1 Panchayat Election 2025: May 7 Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore: May 9 Buddha Pournima: May 12 State Day: May 16 Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam: May 26 Maharana Pratap Jayanti: May 29 Reserve Bank of India places its Holidays under three brackets --Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act; Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act and Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday; and Banks' Closing of Accounts. However, it must be noted that the bank holidays vary in various states as well not observed by all the banking companies. Banking holidays also depend on the festivals being observed in specific states or notification of specific occasions in those states.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
UK records sunniest spring in over a century
The UK had its sunniest spring since records began, the Met Office said on Wednesday after weeks of above-average temperatures and dry weather in the country known for its rainy days. With 630 hours of sunshine between March 1 and May 27, 2025 was the sunniest spring since 1910, the Met office said. It beat the previous record set in 2020 by four hours -- with four days of the season still remaining. "It has indeed been an extremely sunny and dry spring for the majority," said Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle. "But with a few days left of the season and more unsettled weather this week, it's too early to say what will happen with other records." Other statistics, including for rainfall, are due to be published next week. It has been a spring of records, as Britain logged its hottest ever May Day with temperatures soaring to 29.3 degrees Celsius (84.7 degrees Fahrenheit), after recording its sunniest ever April. England also saw its driest start to spring in 69 years according to the government's environment agency, raising fears of drought and stunted crops among farmers. Earlier this month, the Environment Agency called a meeting of its national drought group after it said levels in reservoirs were "exceptionally low". Seven out of the 10 sunniest springs on record in the UK took place after 2000, according to the Met Office. However in the spring of 2024, the country saw just 377 hours of sunshine, making it one of the dreariest on record. Scientists warn that extreme and fluctuating weather events are becoming increasingly common as planet-heating fossil fuel emissions keep rising. aks/jkb/yad
