Month: July 2024
News24 | Western Cape police officer arrested for allegedly raping woman at his home
A 31-year-old police officer stationed at the Paarl police station in the Western Cape has been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman at his home.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tyla’s suggestive hit song turned into protest anthem by Johannesburg water crisis protesters
In an unusual blend of protest and pop culture, residents of Johannesburg took to Barry Hertzog Road, voicing their frustrations over a severe water shortage by dancing to Tyla's chart-topping hit Water.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Zanu-PF will rule ‘until donkeys grow horns’, says Zimbabwe army chief… and promises forced voting
Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe told a crowd that citizens would be marched to voting stations to cast their votes, as the government holds opposition activists and promises to come down hard on protests.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Who’s in whose head? Ireland publicly steering clear of Bok war of words
In the build-up to the eagerly anticipated two-Test series against Ireland, the world champion Springboks have broken with an age-old tradition of maintaining a stoic silence ahead of a big match.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘I didn’t break the law’ – Nurse accused of R6m insurance scam murder tells court
The nurse accused of killing her domestic worker to illegally benefit from alleged fraudulently obtained R6-million life insurance policies told the court that she committed no offence and didn't know the charge against her.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Eastern Cape doctor still missing after kidnappers demand R500 000, another family loses R28 000
While a Lusikisiki family of six is fortunate to have been freed from the clutches of their kidnappers, a Gqeberha family is hoping for the safe return of a family member whose kidnappers have demanded a R500 000 ransom.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Qaanitah Hunter | Fresh start or false dawn? 7 things ministers can do to set SA on a new course
Qaanitah Hunter reflects on seven low-hanging reforms for ministers that, if done sincerely, have the potential to kickstart the dying battery of the state.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mbalula says Gauteng premier will announce his Cabinet – with or without the DA
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi would announce his executive on Wednesday, despite the impasse in forming a provincial government of unity.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Business brief | Brikor eyes JSE exit; Germany blocks VW’s gas turbine unit sale to Chinese firm
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Thursday’s weather: Snow, cold fronts and heavy rain expected in multiple provinces
The South African Weather Service has issued an advisory for snowfall in some parts of the Eastern Cape, and a cold front and heavy downpours are expected in multiple areas of the Western Cape and Northern Cape.
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