Month: July 2024
News24 | Woman dies while waiting in queue to apply for grant at Sassa office in Bloemfontein
A 41-year-old woman died while waiting in queue at the South Africa Security Agency office in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Monday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Shoprite launches online shopping service for SA’s spaza shops
The online shopping system is expected to help lower the food and transportation costs of bulk buyers like spaza shops thanks to its promise of free delivery within a 50km radius.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Spain to crack down on Airbnb-style holiday rentals to address housing crisis
Spain's government on Wednesday announced a crackdown on short-term and seasonal holiday lettings amid rising anger from locals who feel priced out of the housing market.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Blown out of proportion’: KZN MEC wants childcare workers implicated in abuse to face prosecution
An investigation team has been given three weeks to probe claims of abuse against workers of a non-profit organisation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | China supports oil-rich Kazakhstan joining BRICS
China's President Xi Jinping said he supports Kazakhstan joining the BRICS bloc, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday, as the group of mulls further expansion.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Alleged ‘Grindr Gang’ members face more charges for kidnapping, extorting dating app users
Another two charges have been added to the case against three men accused of being part of the "Grindr Gang" which allegedly kidnaps and extorts matches on the dating app, the Cape Town Magistrate's Court heard on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Microscopic’ attention to details powers Ireland, says Nienaber
Microscopic attention to details has helped turn Ireland into a rugby powerhouse, says former World Cup-winning South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of a series between the teams.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rob Houwing | Much-shuffled Bok subs: Can they still be the bomb?
If the Springbok starting XV for Saturday ruffles few feathers, the Bomb Squad leans just a little the other way, says Rob Houwing
Continue ReadingNews24 | Bidvest moves to sell its bank as it focuses on growth in areas like plumbing
The disposal will leave Bidvest with six business pillars while its remaining short-term insurance assets will be transferred to its automotive division.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WHO ships more mpox meds to SA as cases climb
In response to the mpox outbreak in South Africa, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is in the process of shipping medication for the treatment of an additional 50 people for mpox locally.
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