Day: November 27, 2023
News24 | ‘He failed to explain his deeds’: Judge sentences bolt-cutter serial rapist to 5 life terms, 183 years
'He failed to explain his deeds. His apology shows regret more than remorse.' Acting High Court Judge WJ Du Plessis lambasted convicted serial rapist Happy Mukwevho, 32, before handing down five life sentences and an additional 183 years for wreaking havoc in Dieplsoot between 2018...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Scuffle breaks out in court between accused and correctional services official
The Department of Correctional Services is looking into an in-court scuffle between one of its officials and three of the men on trial for the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Munster to part ways with RG Snyman at the end of the season
Irish side Munster announced on Monday that they would part ways with Springbok lock RG Snyman at the end of the current season.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Gqeberha woman accused of organising hit on ex-husband seeks bail to care for child
Nothukela Noqekwa - a Gqeberha woman accused of hiring hitmen to murder her ex-husband, Dr Bantu Noqekwa - is the primary caregiver of the former couple's youngest child and needs to be granted bail, the Eastern Cape High Court heard on Monday.
Continue ReadingNewly-Elected New Zealand Government Tosses Out Smoking Ban For Tax Cuts
The country's plan inspired the introduction of similar tobacco restrictions in England by U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘He mustn’t lie’: Bo-Kaap residents respond as City denies claims of clash over Palestine murals
The City of Cape Town has denied claims of an altercation between its officials and Bo-Kaap residents over Palestinian-themed art on private properties, but the residents say mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith "mustn't lie".
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tuesday’s weather: Partly cloudy, hot, with scattered to severe thunderstorms across parts of SA
The South African Weather Service has warned of scattered to severe thunderstorms across parts of the country as the heatwave persists.
Continue ReadingJake Sullivan Does Not Reject Possibility Of Biden Attaching Conditions On Israel Aid
The president previously called the idea a “worthwhile thought."
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | Liezel de Jager’s husband charged with murder two years after her death
More than two years after Reverend Liezel de Jager - of NG Kerk Suidkus in Amanzimtoti - was found dead in her driveway, her husband has appeared in court accused of her murder.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Authentic’ named word of the year as AI blurs line between real and fake
Merriam-Webster chose “authentic” as its word of the year, highlighting how misinformation and the rise of artificial intelligence have made it harder to assess what’s real and what’s fake.
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