Month: April 2024
News24 | A fight over power is the real reason why Ekurhuleni has no mayor and no executive
The council meeting to elect a new mayor of Ekurhuleni was cancelled on Wednesday night because the ANC and the EFF could not agree on the executive council positions.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Enough to make you puke’: Al Messilah ‘death ship’ docks in East London to load 57 000 cattle
The Al Messilah "death ship", which docked at the East London Harbour, is preparing to transport more than 50 000 live cattle to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to be slaughtered. The NSPCA says it is concerned with the exporting of live animals.
Continue ReadingNews24 | From Madam Speaker to accused number one, but Mapisa-Nqakula says she is unlikely to do time
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said her position as the speaker of the National Assembly was the third most important in South Africa's democracy - but, hours after resigning from that powerful post, she was charged with corruption and money laundering that could see her spend 15 years...
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Weekend special’ Fassi starting to tick defence box on path back to Boks
A positive shift in mindset for Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi, especially from a defensive perspective, has made him look like the promising 15 he was at the start of his career with the time to realise his potential.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Ripe for disruption’: Discovery Bank eyes market gains through cheaper mortgages
Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner says the lender's new home loan product will offer clients better interest rates if they manage their money well.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ON THE ROAD | ‘Phoenix Massacre’ was not driven by racism, some local leaders insist
Two long-term Indian residents of Phoenix told News24 that black and Indian people live in harmony in Phoenix.
Continue ReadingNews24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Turning tide: Is international support for Israel in its war on Gaza fading?
As the number of dead civilians, which includes women and children, continues to rise as Gaza stands on the brink of a man-made famine, with aid barely trickling through, we ask in this week's Friday Briefing if the international tide is turning against Israel.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rampant water cuts possible threat to national security ahead of elections, securocrats warn
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu conceded interruptions to water supply have the potential to become a national security threat.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Eskom head of security still suspended on full pay, nine months later
Karen Pillay, who was suspended in June last year, is yet to be called to a disciplinary committee.
Continue ReadingNews24 | DA doubles down on call for new Speaker, but opposition parties say there’s no need for it
Opposition parties believe there is no need to replace former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
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