Month: March 2024
News24 | Crypto fraudster Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in jail
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing $8 billion (R152 billion) from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded, the last step in the former billionaire wunderkind's dramatic downfall.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Legal setback for Prasa whistleblower as appeal court rules against her reinstatement
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has won an appeal against a previous Labour Court ruling which ordered the reinstatement of "whistleblower" Martha Ngoye and two other executives.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Petrol price hiked on Wednesday, but some diesel prices will be lowered
Unleaded petrol (95) will be increased by 67c a litre.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Lottery legal manager to pay punitive costs, face disciplinary action after failed court bid
Gugulethu Yako, the suspended NLC legal manager, failed in an urgent court bid to stop disciplinary proceedings against her.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Friday’s weather: Partly cloudy and warm across the country for start of Easter weekend
Partly cloudy conditions and warm to hot temperatures are expected for the start of the Easter weekend, according to the South African Weather Service.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Maiden T20 ton suggests Wolvaardt’s in the mood again: ‘I’ve had a frustrating few months’
Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt was delighted that she could keep her cool as she went about smashing a stunning maiden T20 century in Wednesday's opener against Sri Lanka at Willowmoore Park.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Uncle who blamed the devil after killing nephew gets life sentence
A man who strangled and poured boiling water on his nephew in a "satanic, money-making ritual" at their Ekangala home, and then blamed the devil for his crime, was handed a life sentence by the Pretoria High Court.
Continue ReadingNews24 | How much is a loaf of bread? What Malema could have said
At least since Margaret Thatcher, gotcha questions about the cost of living have been staples in the UK, Australia, and the US. Here is what others did in that situation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UPDATE | Ekurhuleni speaker safe after vote of no confidence, mayor gets the boot
Ekurhuleni speaker Nthabiseng Tshivhenga has survived a motion of no confidence in her.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Jacob Zuma barred from contesting elections, IEC says it’s not ‘personal’
The Electoral Commission of South Africa upheld an objection against former president Jacob Zuma's candidature in the upcoming elections.
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