Day: March 29, 2024
News24 | Elections 2024: ‘Political mercenaries for sale’ – Steenhuisen takes swipe at political newcomers
DA leader John Steenhuisen's assertion that new political parties are political mercenaries displays his arrogance - the same arrogance that has cost the official opposition dearly in past elections, say analysts.
Continue ReadingNews24 | AIC vows to ‘hurt’ the ANC after Ekurhuleni mayor voted out
The AIC's Sivuyile Ngodwana was voted out as mayor, but the motion of no confidence in the Speaker failed.
Continue ReadingNews24 | REVIEW | 3 Body Problem is mind-bending sci-fi that leaves much to be desired
3 Body Problem ultimately crumbles under its own weight; it's too ambitious for its own good.
Continue ReadingNews24 | If Bulls win in Dublin, Loftus final dream turns vivid
A first-time Pretoria URC final would wink so much more seductively should the Bulls win on Friday, writes Rob Houwing.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Elections 2024: Cape Independence Party wants answers after being excluded from IEC candidates’ list
The Cape Independence Party is demanding answers from the Electoral Commission of South Africa after its name was absent from the political party candidates' lists released this week.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Easter feasts: Families under pressure this year as they navigate rising food costs
Traditional pickled fish, an old time favourite for South Africans, may be off the menu in many households this Easter thanks to the rising cost of living.
Continue ReadingNews24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | The populists are in town
In this week's Friday Briefing, we take a look at the phenomenon of populist politicians and whether their "promises", such as removing "foreigners" or changing the Constitution, attract voters.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Malema doesn’t know how much bread costs, but it’s not such a simple question
EFF leader Julius Malema doesn’t know how much a loaf of bread costs, but it’s not such an easy question to answer accurately, as a fairly wide range of prices are offered to South Africans at different outlets.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA vs Israel: ICJ unanimously orders Israel to let food into Gaza ‘without delay’
Israel must do more to ensure Gazans have food, water, and basic necessities, the International Court of Justice ruled in response to a South African request.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Twin blows for Zuma as ambition to contest elections blocked, on top of SCA flop
Former president Jacob Zuma faced two major setbacks when he was ruled out of the 2024 general elections and when he suffered his sixth legal loss in his bid to privately prosecute prosecutor advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan.
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