Day: October 15, 2021
News24.com | WATCH | Special Task Force rescues ministers held hostage by disgruntled military veterans in Pretoria
The Special Task Force has stormed the St George's Conference Centre in Irene, Pretoria, to rescue Defence Minister Thandi Modise, her deputy, Thabang Makwetla, and Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele after they were held hostage by disgruntled military veterans.
Continue ReadingFormer Boeing Test Pilot Indicted For Allegedly Deceiving 737 Max Safety Regulators
"The DOJ will not tolerate fraud – especially in industries where the stakes are so high," the agency said.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Coalition conundrum: Marrying for love and money – will these coalitions last?
Coalition governments are here to stay. What will make it work?
Continue ReadingBusinessinsider.co.za | Gas gluttons face super carbon taxes under SA’s new draft for a climate change law
Carbon budgets will come with tax teeth in the 2021 version of the Climate Change Bill – as opposed to a 2018 plan that would have seen emitters apologise and pay fines with hard limits.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Despite investor pressure SA banks say they can’t cut off all coal funding just yet
South African banks say they have to keep funding at least some coal projects for now because an immediate halt would put huge political and economic strains on a nation that relies on the most polluting of fossil fuels.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Case against ex-Gymnastics SA coach arrested for alleged sexual assault not enrolled in court
A former SA Gymnastics Federation coach has been arrested for alleged sexual assault. Women and Men Against Child Abuse says it received other complaints against the coach.
Continue ReadingBill Clinton Hospitalized In California, Is ‘On The Mend’
A spokesperson said the former president is "in good spirits" while being treated for a non-COVID infection.
Continue ReadingBiden Warns: COVID Cases Are Declining — But ‘Now Is Not The Time To Let Up’
The president said the U.S. has to “do more” to vaccinate the 66 million eligible people who remain unvaccinated.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Scrap PCR test for vaccinated travellers to attract tourists to SA, says industry body
Scrapping the requirement of a negative PCR test for fully vaccinated travellers will create a massive opportunity for SA over its biggest long-haul competitor, Australia.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | That half-shredded Banksy painting sold for an eye-watering R375 million
After what Sotheby's says was 10 minutes of bidding, the auctioneer, Oliver Barker, hammered the work at £16 million. With auction house fees, the total came to £18.58 million (~R375 million).
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