Day: April 3, 2024
News24 | Tony Leon | Whom you plan to vote for is a small question that has massive implications
Often, we make our decisions on what Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky called "systematic bias" - and to get to an answer in a short time, even when the question is complex, writes Tony Leon. He reflects on how this might work when choosing a...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Corruption feeding frenzy: Fort Hare top ranks rocked by R171m graft, money laundering allegations
The graft clean-up at the University of Fort Hare has been rocked by a R171 million kickback, money-for-pals racket – allegedly orchestrated from within vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu's inner circle and from the iconic institution's management suite.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Underwear hanging in windows’: Parents furious after churchgoers turn school into a ‘Holiday Inn’
An unholy row has erupted between parents of pupils attending a state-of-the-art school and a church group after parishioners allegedly used 20 classrooms as a dormitory over the Easter weekend.
Continue ReadingNews24 | AKA, Tibz murder: Suspected hitmen insist State’s case is weak, ask court for bail
The alleged spotter in the AKA hit has admitted he was at Durban’s Wish restaurant on the night the rapper was murdered, but claims he was there to meet a woman.
Continue ReadingNews24 | No need for Mapisa-Nqakula to be arrested, her lawyer argues – but State stays mum
Hours before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria cleared the way for the State to arrest Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, her lawyer told the prosecutions boss that she should be summonsed to appear in court "without the need for arrest or bail".
Continue ReadingNews24 | IEC’s decision to bar Zuma from elections is ‘unfair and irregular’ – MK Party tells Electoral Court
The MK Party approached the Electoral Court to challenge the IEC's decision to bar Jacob Zuma from contesting the elections.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Another year of record citrus exports expected – but port fears remain
With SA citrus exports expected to hit record highs, industry groups have said port congestion and European trade regulations could prove to be significant stumbling blocks to the peak trading season this year.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SARS maintains clampdown on rich, as 14 partners at Sandton law firm understated tax
The South African Revenue Service continues to keep the wealthy in its crosshairs, with its focus is also intensifying on nonprofit organisations.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Qaanitah Hunter | Courts must put a stop to politicians who deal in violent threats
Charging Visvin Reddy for making violent threats sets the right tone ahead of the upcoming elections, writes Qaanitah Hunter.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Currie Cup player welfare dispute threatens ‘rugby’s lifeblood’
The Pumas are concerned that MyPlayers' dispute with SA Rugby and SAREO over player welfare in the Currie Cup might actually be exclusionary of non-URC players.
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