Month: July 2024
News24 | Who’s who in the zoo: Breakdown of SA’s 9 health MECs – none of whom is a medical professional
There has been a flurry of activity over the last few weeks with the appointment of new provincial cabinets by premiers in the country's nine provinces.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Free State ANCYL calls absence of young people in executive ‘nonsensical’, wants representation
The ANC Youth League in Free State has called the exclusion of young people in the provincial executive "nonsensical" and has demanded Premier MaQueen Mathae make space for one of their own in her cabinet.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ramaphosa, newly elected UK PM Keir Starmer commit to deepening working relations between 2 countries
Newly elected UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President Cyril Ramaphosa have expressed interest in the two countries working together as they usher in new administrations.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Chinese AI market optimistic despite scrutiny from West
China's AI sector showed confidence this week at a major fair in Shanghai that it would overcome restrictions imposed by the West, with companies rolling out cutting-edge products developed by a growing pool of young talent.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Four SANDF members found dead in North West after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Four members of the SA National Defence Force have died due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after they allegedly made a fire inside a container during a freezing Friday night in Orkney.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Africa is racing to increase vaccine production, and Europe wants in
As the African vaccine independence drive gains momentum, European countries want to play a bigger role.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Dubious’ calls aside, Ireland coach Farrell lauds Bok patron saint of lost causes, Kolbe
Ireland coach Andy Farrell had his reservations about some of the TMO calls that went against his side in their defeat by the Springboks at Loftus, but on the whole he felt the hosts deserved to win.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Busted! Children found inside trailer after Paarl police intercept bus with undocumented passengers
Police have intercepted a bus carrying an unspecified number of undocumented passengers in Paarl on Saturday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ramokgopa wants backing for new nuclear plant bigger than Koeberg
South Africa’s energy ministry plans to secure funding approval soon for a 2,500MW nuclear power plant in its efforts to increase electricity generation capacity.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Winter’s wrath: Snow, rain, and strong winds as cold fronts lash SA
Warnings were issued for parts of Gauteng, Western and Eastern Cape with residents warned to brace for disruptive rainfall on Sunday, amid icy temperatures in certain parts of the country.
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