Day: March 1, 2024
News24 | Malema’s Brackenfell comments not hate speech, political science professor testifies
Political scientist Steven Friedman disagrees with a linguist's finding that EFF leader Julius Malema's comments about an incident outside Brackenfell High School constituted hate speech.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cogta sends team to probe chaotic Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting
The Eastern Cape Cogta department will send a team to probe a heated exchange at a recent Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting between Good councillor Lawrence Troon and the EFF's regional chairperson, Khanya Ngqisha.
Continue ReadingNews24 | After ANC’s loud allegations against KZN Mayor Chris Pappas, Cogta dept quietly clears him
After facing nepotism allegations from opponents hoping to scupper his chances of becoming the KwaZulu-Natal premier, Umngeni Mayor Chris Pappas has quietly been cleared by a provincial Cogta investigation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Violent clashes, ‘stolen’ phone: How the EFF, ANC marriage of convenience crashed in Ekurhuleni
The volatile marriage of convenience between the ANC and the EFF crumbled on Thursday night when EFF councillors physically clashed with their ANC peers over the pending removal of Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Hamas describe massacre as Gazans seek aid; Israel disputes circumstances and death toll
Gaza health authorities said Israeli forces on Thursday shot dead more than 100 Palestinians as they waited for an aid delivery, but Israel challenged the death toll and said many of the victims were run over by aid trucks.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Who ordered the hit on AKA? Experts explain why it’s not easy to find the mastermind
There was a notable absence from the line-up of men in the dock accused of the murder of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane.
Continue ReadingNews24 | East London private Christian school agrees to stop legal action against unemployed widow over unpaid fees
A battling family on the verge of losing its household appliances and furniture after it was listed for attachment by a court order because of unpaid school fees has been saved - thanks to News24.
Continue ReadingNews24 | McKenzie, Kunene fill Patriotic Alliance’s coffers, keeping party afloat
The Electoral Commission of South Africa released the declared donations parties received between September and December, the third quarter of the 2023/24 financial year, showing PA leader Gayton McKenzie and his deputy, Kenny Kunene, have once again contributed liberally to the coffers of the party...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Derby day: Jake ‘not even worried’ about Stormers’ 7-0 streak against Bulls
After dedicating part of their preparation to breaking the losing streak against the Stormers the last time they played them, the Bulls are focusing on being the best version of themselves.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Hogsback locals say paramilitary-style security is ruining tourism
Locals and visitors to the lush valley of Hogsback in the Eastern Cape have been increasingly restricted from hiking the village's more than 80-year-old trails after the local forestry company hired armed guards and stationed them at the start of many of the footpaths and...
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