Month: April 2022
News24.com | ANALYSIS | Michael Matlapeng: State v Sibongile Mani: Should anyone else have been charged?
Was there anyone else who was supposed to be charged alongside Sibongile Mani for the error she played no part in, asks advocate Michael Matlapeng.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Proteas trio named in Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament
Proteas batter Laura Wolvaardt, all-rounder Marizanne Kapp and fast bowler Shabnim Ismail were selected in the star-studded Women's World Cup Most Valuable Team of the tournament.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Special Task Force rescues supermarket staff taken hostage in KwaZulu-Natal store
Dramatic scenes have played out in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, where members of the police's Special Task Force have breached a cash and carry store to rescue 10 staff members who were held hostage.
Continue ReadingChina Sends Military, Thousands Of Health Workers To Shanghai For Mass Covid Testing
The highly contagious omicron BA.2 form of the virus is testing China's ability to maintain its zero-COVID approach.
Continue ReadingWorld Leaders Rally Around Ukraine As Zelenskyy Accuses Russia Of ‘Genocide’
Germany's defense minister told public broadcaster ARD that Europe should discuss cutting off Russian gas, following reports of atrocities committed by Russian forces.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Weather warning: Persistent rain expected in Gauteng, may lead to flooding in some areas
A weather warning for disruptive rain has been issued for Gauteng and parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, and emergency workers have been placed on high alert.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Maharaj moves past Paul Adams as SA’s best post-isolation spinner, hunts Tayfield’s 170
In the hysteria of reducing Bangladesh to 8/3 on the fourth evening of a slow-burning, but absorbing first Test at Kingsmead, spinner Keshav Maharaj became SA's best post-isolation Test tweaker.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Covid-19: South Africa records 889 new infections, one new death
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says South Africa has recorded 889 new Covid-19 infections, representing a 5.3% positivity rate. One new Covid-19 death has been reported.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Cyril Ramaphosa | Turnaround at SARS intensifying, taking the wind out of criminals’ sails
SARS is taking the wind out of the sails of tax dodgers, beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime, and those involved in corrupt activities, writes Cyril Ramaphosa in his weekly newsletter.
Continue ReadingGrammy Front-Runner Jon Batiste Wins Album of the Year
“It’s more than entertainment for me. It’s a spiritual practice," said Batiste upon accepting his award.
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