Month: May 2024
News24 | ELECTION BRIEF | The ANC below 50% will mean Cyril’s under siege … and 5 election truths
It isn't only the ANC which is fighting for its political future on Wednesday. There is no doubt should the ANC's support collapse to below 50%, President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to batten down the hatches, writes Pieter du Toit.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Big guns’: Balaclava-clad ‘cops’ allegedly threaten IFP KZN premier candidate
The IFP claims its KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate Thami Ntuli's convoy was harassed by armed men in an incident where the police allegedly took sides.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wife allegedly shoots acting principal husband dead after catching him in bed with another woman
A 33-year-old Limpopo teacher was arrested in connection with the murder of her husband, an acting principal, after catching him in bed with another woman.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ActionSA vs Rise Mzansi: Opposition parties bicker over SMS campaign
Political newcomer Rise Mzansi has seemingly imitated its nemesis, the DA, by launching an SMS campaign targeting ActionSA.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Demand surges for South Africa bonds before election
Investor demand surged at South Africa’s weekly government bond sale on Tuesday, a day ahead of a general election that could be pivotal for markets.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wednesday’s weather: Fine, cool to warm conditions for most of SA on voting day
The South African Weather Service has forecast morning fog for some regions but fine and cool to warm conditions for the rest of the country.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pepkor doubles down in Brazil even as it picks up SA market share
Pepkor, which already has almost 6 000 stores across brands such as Ackermans and PEP, said its continued market share gains at the lower end of the market and a robust result in Brazil have helped it achieve almost 10% revenue growth.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Medical scheme body, Solidarity challenge NHI in court
Labour union Solidarity challenged the government’s new health-insurance law in court and urged other groups to join its legal battle.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Accelerate Property director forced into R57m share sale on eve of rights issue
Michael Georgiou, a non-executive director at Fourways Mall co-owner Accelerate Property Fund, was forced into a R57 million share sale on the eve of a R200 million rights issue by a lender.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nothing moves without KZN police as 17 000 officers are dispatched to ensure election integrity
Concerns have been raised about the movement of sensitive election-related material between the warehouse of the Electoral Commission of SA and voting stations without the police's knowledge, according to KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
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