Day: April 3, 2024
News24 | Zimbabwe declares drought a disaster, joining Malawi and Zambia
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of national disaster over a drought that's curbed farm output in the southern African nation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | MK Party is a ‘tsunami’ that can’t be stopped, says Visvin Reddy as incitement case is postponed
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is investigating uMkhonto weSizwe Party leader Visvin Reddy for comments that allegedly contravene the Riotous Assemblies Act.
Continue ReadingNews24 | NPA rejects Mapisa-Nqakula’s claim that her corruption case is politically motivated
The Investigating Directorate says National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears to only want to be charged with corruption after the 29 May elections – and has denied her claims it wants to do so sooner to trigger the ANC's "step-aside rule".
Continue ReadingNews24 | Themba Maseko | In a true democracy, citizens hold the power
With elections around the corner, it is time for citizens to stop enabling government corruption and realise that as voters in a democratic society, they hold the power. By demanding accountability and condemning mediocrity, citizens will put pressure on elected leaders and public servants to...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mcebisi Ndletyana | A religious and cultural rebrand for Bongani Baloyi but will it win votes?
Bongani Baloyi, the former mayor of Midvaal and leader of Xiluva appears to have gone through quite a transformation. Mcebisi Ndletyana asks if it is a political stunt to catch votes.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ON THE ROAD | Durban’s decay: From Surf City to Surf Sh***y
Over the Easter Weekend, the once famed tourist hub of Durban was a shell of its former self. Residents listed crime, a dirty inner city, and polluted seawater as reasons why the city is on the skids.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Elections 2024: Alliance of Citizens for Change opens case after alleged defacing of posters
Former DA member Masizole Mnqasela's new political party, the Alliance of Citizens for Change, has opened a case of vandalism after the alleged defacing and removal of its election posters.
Continue ReadingNews24 | More than 30 000 people could die if Eskom postpones power station closures
Delays to the planned closures of coal-fired power plants proposed by South Africa’s energy department could result in thousands of deaths from air pollution and lead to billions of dollars of health-related costs, an air-quality research agency said.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Gauteng education department calls for probe into alleged racism at Curro schools on career day
The Gauteng Department of Education says an urgent investigation is needed at Curro schools, following allegations that racial stereotypes were perpetuated at a career day at the school.
Continue ReadingNews24 | EXPLAINER | What is a financial index?
A financial index is a basket of securities, physical assets or other financial instruments that provides a measure of performance of a market, an asset class, a sector, or an investment strategy.
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