Month: December 2023
News24 | ‘All my children’s new Christmas clothes are gone’: Fire leaves 400 Capetonians homeless, destitute
"I never thought this is how my family would spend Christmas," Unathi Mguba said after a fire destroyed about 80 structures in an informal settlements in St Patrick Avenue, Seawinds, in Cape Town, on Christmas Eve.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | Fuel tanker explodes on N2 in Durban, 5 people killed in separate crash
A truck carrying petrol and diesel has exploded on the N2 north, near Edwin Swales Drive, south Durban.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Man drowns, three others escape to safety after boat capsizes off Cape Town beach
A 32-year-old man believed to be from Johannesburg has drowned, while his three friends were brought safely to shore, after their boat capsized on Christmas Eve just off-shore of Queens Beach, Bantry Bay, in Cape Town.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Naspers crash: China softens stance on gaming after massive rout
China approved 105 domestic games on Monday, the latest indication that Beijing is softening its stance after its move to tighten industry restrictions led to a $80 billion (R1.5 trillion) rout last week.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Best Christmas present ever’: Schoolboy hero grateful to have survived stabbing
It has been eight months since hero schoolboy Tumisang Motsikwa underwent emergency surgery on his heart. Now he is looking forward to spending time with his family on Christmas Day.
Continue ReadingCongress Crackup Leaves Ukraine In Limbo
With support for Ukraine slipping in Congress, the United States is once again struggling to assert its role in the world.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | The volunteer firefighters keeping Cape Town safe from wild infernos
As Cape Town enters its infamous fire season, more than 300 volunteer firefighters stand ready to respond to callouts at all hours of the day while juggling day jobs at the same time.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Gauteng man ran 21 half-marathons in 21 days to raise funds for mental health
Matthew Westner endured aching joints and swollen tendons in his ankles and feet through 21 half-marathons in 21 consecutive days - and he did it to raise awareness about mental health and funds for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Nothing to celebrate’: Bleak Christmas for Cape Town families who lost loved ones to violence
Cape Town families who lost loved ones as a result of crime and violence say they have no reason to celebrate this festive season.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Market volatility in 2023: The winners and losers
Investors once again grappled with global market volatility in 2023, but amid the nasty surprises, there was good news as well.
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