Month: May 2024
News24 | Three men murdered after voting in Muden, another gunned down in Umgungundlovu
Three people were killed in the Muden area, outside Greytown in KwaZulu-Natal, shortly after finally voting in the early hours of Thursday morning. Another was killed inside a vehicle not far from a voting station at Swayimana High School on Wednesday evening.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cash-strapped SA men’s hockey bent on Nations Cup title defence: ‘We’re really struggling’
Despite facing ongoing challenges in securing sponsorships, the South African men's hockey side remains steadfast in their commitment to perform at this week's FIH Nations Cup.
Continue ReadingNews24 | FIRST TAKE | Did Jacob Zuma just kill the ANC?
After being a wrecking ball inside the party for a decade, Jacob Zuma has continued to demolish the ANC from outside through the MK Party, writes Adriaan Basson.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mpumelelo Mkhabela | Reviving 1994’s hope: A vote for change in 2024 SA
On the face of it, the aura of the 1994 period – the belief that a vote can change the country's trajectory for the better – seems to have returned. If confirmed, improved voter turnout would indeed signal a renewed belief in South Africa's democratic...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mantashe surprised by MK Party support in KZN, but still believes ANC will win 50% of national vote
ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe says the MK Party's performance in KwaZulu-Natal has surprised him, but he still believes the ANC will win over 50% of the vote in the national election.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Transnet says legal action against Nedbank is imminent over Gupta-linked deals
Transnet has hit back at Nedbank, saying it will take the lender to court over disputed interest rate swap transactions entered into on the advice of Gupta-linked Regiments Capital.
Continue ReadingNews24 | EXPLAINER | How the vote counting process works
The counting process is almost as important as the vote itself and the IEC has a rigorous procedure for this, including the addition of counting officers with mandatory numeracy skills that didn't exist in precious national elections.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PROJECTION | Waning ANC support in KZN could be an ominous sign for party nationally
Early indications are that the ANC's support could bottom out nationally - largely owing to a potentially huge drop in support in KwaZulu-Natal due to both the entry of Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party and the continued resurgence of the IFP.
Continue ReadingNews24 | New Zealand rugby in danger of split as provinces win bitter vote
A bid for wholesale reform of New Zealand rugby's governing body was rejected by heartland unions, threatening to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Africanbank’s JSE listing on track as profits and customer base surge
Africanbank Holdings says its R203 million net profit for the six-months to end-March is "commendable" given a tough operating environment marked by persistent inflation and high interest rates.
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