Month: July 2024
News24 | Mpox cases expected to rise as health department intensifies contact tracing
The health department has said the number of Mpox cases is expected to rise as it intensifies contact tracing of people who have interacted with those who have tested positive for the virus.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Reporters Without Borders accuses new MultiChoice parent of Bell Pottinger style campaign in France
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Thursday accused a PR firm with links to French billionaire conservative Vincent Bollore of orchestrating a "vast disinformation campaign" against it.
Continue ReadingNews24 | South African in group suing Ye, Yiannopoulos over alleged workplace racism, porn exposure
A South African is one of several people suing Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and his right-wing associate Milo Yiannopoulos, over allegations of racism in the workplace. Other claims by the group include unpaid wages and exposure to porn.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Jub Jub feeling ‘sense of relief and vindication’ as rape, attempted murder, assault charges withdrawn
Among those who accused him of committing these crimes are former Muvhango actor Amanda du Pont and Newzroom Afrika presenter Masechaba Khumalo.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Business brief | Absa promises faster payments; EU levies tariffs on Chinese EVs
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Phoenix residents and developer lock horns over approved development
Residents and ratepayers of Phoenix in eThekwini have threatened to take legal action against the eThekwini municipality and a developer to stop the construction of a building they allege encroaches on the environment.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Remain calm’: Escaped lion on the loose in Mpumalanga yet to be found
Authorities are searching for a female lion that escaped from the Kruger National Park's Mpumalanga wing into the Matsulu community.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Bafana will be back in Bloem, but not permanently, says Jordaan: ‘ We can’t make one city happy’
SAFA president Danny Jordaan has praised the support Bafana Bafana enjoyed in Bloemfontein but says the city will not become the team's permanent home like some supporters asked.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Friday’s weather: Warnings of damaging winds and waves in at least 3 provinces
Damaging wind and waves resulting in difficulty navigation at sea, disruption to harbours and ports, as well as potential damage to property and difficulty driving, the South African Weather Service has warned.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Those days are over’: Public works minister to cut spending on accommodation for Cabinet members, MPs
New Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has told Cabinet members that no new housing stock or offices will be procured for parliamentarians, ministers, and deputy ministers.
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