Day: February 26, 2024
News24 | ‘Election timetable cast in stone’: IEC tells political parties ‘the moving train’ can’t be stopped
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa was puzzled that some political parties claimed the election timetable was "unjust", but no objections were raised when the parties met at the weekend.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘I saw him holding a gun to his wife’s head’: Neighbours describe ‘reserved’ dad who held family hostage
The Klopperpark community in Germiston feared the worst on Sunday after a father took his wife, four children and friend hostage for two hours.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Brackenfell High brawl: Malema sued for R1m in hate speech claim
EFF leader Julius Malema and the party, face another hate speech application, this time brought by a man charged with assaulting EFF supporters during the "Battle of Brackenfell" who feels so threatened by Malema's remarks against him that he is in hiding.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Election 2024: Opposition parties unite over fears that elections will be ‘captured’
At least a dozen opposition parties are concerned that the 29 May general elections will be "captured" and "will not reflect the will of the people", prompting them to take steps to mitigate any "undue influence".
Continue ReadingNews24 | Search for Joshlin Smith: Drains, pits in Saldanha Bay checked, but still no sign of missing girl
It has been just over a week since Joshlin Smith, 6, mysteriously disappeared outside her home in Middlebos Informal Settlement in Saldanha Bay.
Continue ReadingNews24 | North/South derby: Loftus ticket sales at 30 000 for Bulls v Stormers showdown
Over 30 000 tickets have been sold for Saturday's eagerly awaited United Rugby Championship North/South derby between the Bulls and the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA investment professional in fake qualifications storm quits senior role in industry body
Langalezwe Madonko, the central figure in a fake qualification controversy at private equity company Summit Africa, has resigned from his senior position at a black industry body.
Continue ReadingNews24 | DA continues fight against ANC’s cadre deployment by seeking leave to appeal
As the DA and ANC continue to battle over cadre deployment in the run-up to the elections, the DA brought an application for leave to appeal the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria's ruling last week that dismissed its application to declare the policy unlawful and...
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Communication crisis’ as some phone lines down at major Gauteng hospitals, says DA
The DA says telephone lines at some Gauteng hospitals are down because the provincial health department hasn't paid its bills.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Patients are dying in queues’: Unemployed healthcare workers march to Union Buildings
Braving the Pretoria heat, about 100 healthcare workers marched to the Union Buildings on Monday to demand jobs and call for a health budget increase.
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