Month: July 2024
News24 | Tony Leon | Hubris syndrome claims the pretend king of Gauteng
Tony Leon explores the intricate dance of political leadership and the timely art of stepping down.
Continue ReadingNews24 | R6m insurance scam murder: Police investigating nurse over husband’s 2020 killing
Gauteng police have revived an investigation into the 2020 murder of David Xulu, the husband of the nurse who allegedly orchestrated the death of her domestic worker to benefit from three life insurance policies amounting to R6 million.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Not a demotion’: Mantashe hits back at criticism after losing energy portfolio
Gwede Mantashe says he loves the new shape of his portfolio and is pleased petroleum will no longer have to play second fiddle to renewables and other sources of energy.
Continue ReadingNews24 | MK Party’s two-week special: Zuma fires admin boss amid ‘mismanagement’ allegations
Former president Jacob Zuma decided over the weekend to fire MK Party secretary-general, Arthur Zwane, after allegations of "mismanagement".
Continue ReadingNews24 | SILENCED | Disgraced Tembisa Hospital CEO’s dubious appointment exposed
Tembisa Hospital boss Ashley Mthunzi was irregularly appointed, the Public Protector found. An investigation revealed that he was installed without even the barest of background checks.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UPDATE | At least 116 killed in stampede at India religious gathering
At least 50 people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, with many more injured and fears the toll could rise, government medics said Tuesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | AfriForum to assist family of murdered victim after plea deal controversy
The family of Xolani Kunene, a murdered husband and father, enlisted the help of AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit after an investigating officer and the prosecutor allegedly tried to persuade them to accept a plea deal.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | Hermanus’ unique whale crier signals presence of marine giants with traditional kelp horn
In Hermanus, the annual whale-watching season is marked by a whale crier, who signals the presence of the mammals with a kelp horn. This tradition enhances the whale-watching experience, making the town one of the best spots in South Africa for a close encounter with...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Business brief | Brait gets nod for hefty recap, US puts R3.3bn towards bird flu vaccine
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Continue ReadingNews24 | In their first vote, MPs agree to revive spending bill
South African lawmakers, in their first vote since a new government was formed, agreed to revive a bill allowing the National Treasury to release funds to ministries for the year through March 2025 to perform their duties.
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