Day: December 21, 2023
News24 | X users report global outage
Tens of thousands of global users of X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday reported problems using the Elon Musk-owned social network.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Simon’s Town inferno: Strong winds expected to hamper firefighting efforts
Firefighters are still battling to contain a massive blaze in Simon's Town, and weather conditions are expected to worsen on Thursday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA diplomacy rattled as three ambassadors démarched over conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East and Africa
Over the past year, South Africa rebuked three ambassadors amid geopolitical events shaping diplomacy across the world.
Continue ReadingNew York City Council Votes To Ban Most Uses Of Solitary Confinement In City Jails
The measure would bar solitary confinement beyond four-hour “de-escalation” periods during emergencies.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA-India ODI in Paarl not just series decider, but a peek into ICC futures
The third ODI between South Africa and India in Paarl on Thursday doesn't just stand out as a series decider, but as an important game in the context of SA's and India's 2025 Champions Trophy and 2027 Cricket World Cup development paths.
Continue ReadingNews24 | State must develop a thicker skin, says lawyer of life insurance murder-accused Agnes Setshwantsho
Suspected insurance scam killer Agnes Setshwantsho, 49, is now accused of having threatened the detective investigating her murder case as well as a correctional services officer who was expected to testify against her.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | Simon’s Town blaze: Residents terrified as firefighters battle to contain inferno
Firefighters are continuing to fight a huge blaze on the mountain slopes in Simon's Town, Western Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Kirsten Kluyts killing: Defence refers to Oscar Pistorius and Jason Rohde cases in bid for bail
The man accused of killing Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts grasped for his father’s hands as he was led to the cells – the culmination of a dramatic bid for bail, underscored by revelations of the final moments before the murder.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Youth could be ‘wild card’ in upcoming elections, survey finds
A recent survey has found that young South Africans could be a "wildcard" in next year's elections, even though registration levels are still low among this group.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pieter du Toit | Russian deals: Expect worst from ANC-in-government as big build projects take shape
It's quite remarkable, but yes, South Africa has committed to giving a Russian state company billions of taxpayer rands, while another Moscow-based company eyes a new nuclear deal, writes Pieter du Toit.
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