Month: January 2024
News24 | Facebook Marketplace: Former cop survives Winterveld attack, would-be robber killed
A former police officer and his stepson went toe-to-toe with would-be Facebook Marketplace robbers and, in the process, one of the attackers was killed.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Elections 2024: Even in a ‘worst-case scenario’, ANC likely to remain in power – analysts
South Africa's seventh general election, slated for early May 2024, is the most uncertain for the ANC.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mpumelelo Mkhabela | Lessons from classical music and dairy cows for a government milking taxpayers
We are increasingly having more tax beneficiaries than tax benefactors, which means our economy is in a very unhealthy state. Mpumelelo Mkhabela reflects on a recent study concerning dairy cows and the lessons it holds for the government and political parties contesting the 2024 elections.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANALYSIS | Despite the evidence against him, Gerhard Ackerman maintains his innocence
Convicted sexual predator Gerhard Ackerman believes there were irregularities in the trial and has applied for leave to appeal against his conviction and sentence. But as Alex Mitchley writes, he will have a mountain to climb in the face of the evidence.
Continue ReadingNews24 | 2023 wrapped | Banyana go boldly into uncharted territory, Bafana’s new beginning rewarded
As 2023 dawned, Banyana Banyana pondered the triumphs of the preceding year. The forthcoming 365 days promised a wealth of milestones, adding to 2022's achievements and gains.
Continue ReadingNews24 | JSE capital raising in ‘permanent pause’ as delisting wave continues
The JSE continues to suffer from an ongoing wave of delistings that saw 22 companies disappear from the bourse in 2023 thanks to red tape, high costs and the rise of private equity as an alternative means of raising capital for corporate expansion.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Sikonathi Mantshantsha | Does anyone want my vote? This is the candidate who will get it
Criminals who take the lives of, and rape innocent citizens have forfeited the "right to life" enshrined in the Bill of Rights. The current constitution no longer adequately serves my needs for security as a citizen. Does anyone want my vote?
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mitsubishi’s new Triton is an exciting bakkie to look forward to in 2024
One of the most anticipated new car models in the new year is the all-new Mitsubishi Triton, which promises to properly put the cat among the pigeons in the highly popular double-cab 4x4 market when it finally launches in South Africa.
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Rays Player Reportedly Arrested Amid Allegations Of Relationship With Minor
Wander Franco has been arrested in the Dominican Republic after being interviewed by prosecutors investigating him for an alleged relationship with a minor.
Continue ReadingJazz Pianist Les McCann Dies At 88
The prolific musician helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and hundreds of other hip-hop artists.
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