Year: 2021
News24.com | Discovery says pandemic was much more severe in SA than UK, but expects increased profit
Despite a surge in death claims due to Covid-19 in its life insurance business, Discovery expects an increase of between 900% and 920% in its headline profit for the year to end-June.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Missing man rescued after surviving freezing night in Table Mountain toilet block
A missing Cape Town man and a six-strong rescue team made their way down Table Mountain via the cable car on Friday after spending the freezing night in a toilet block.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Wrongly accused of rape, schoolteacher is awarded R1,6 million after spending a year in prison
Patrick was eventually acquitted of the rape charge after his alleged victim admitted she had lied and the Umlazi regional magistrate’s court found that there was no evidence linking him to any crime.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | The blast blew Kathy Comerford out of her shoes: 9/11 survivor talks about terror attack 20 years later
This is the real-life story of Kathy Comerford, a survivor of the terror attacks against the United States on 11 September 2001.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Snowfall, thundershowers and strong winds expected in KZN this weekend
Disruptive snowfalls, thundershowers, strong winds and freezing temperatures are expected over the south-western parts of KZN this weekend, warns the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Concerned about ‘high backlog’, Mbalula announces extension of drivers’ licence renewal grace period
The grace period for licence renewals has once again been extended, with 1.2 million motorists in possession of expired licences yet to renew them.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | FACT CHECK | Is govt trying to trick you into giving your kids a Covid shot? Ignore that voicenote
A message claiming the government is trying to get parents to consent to having their children vaccinated against Covid-19 at schools, via a signed form, is untrue, officials say.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Seven people arrested for murder of Gauteng health dept official Babita Deokaran
Police have arrested seven people for the murder of Gauteng health department official Babita Deokaran.
Continue ReadingGOP Rep. Jim Banks: Republicans Have A ‘Duty’ To Punish Members Investigating Jan. 6 Riot
If Republicans take back the House, Banks said there should be consequences for the lawmakers on the special committee.
Continue ReadingThe Coming Democratic Party Battle Over Prescription Drugs And Taxes
This week’s infrastructure fiasco was only a preview of the coming fight.
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