Day: August 3, 2024
News24 | KZN farmers reeling in the aftermath of veld fires that claimed lives and livelihoods
Farmers in the Camperdown area, outside Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, are counting the immense cost of the destruction left behind by recent veld fires.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Community helps stabbed police officer arrest assailant in Polokwane
Despite his injuries, a determined off-duty police officer who had been stabbed relentlessly pursued his assailant to bring him to justice.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Howard Feldman | Embracing the beauty of generations and tomorrow’s uncertainties
Howard Feldman reflects on a changing world and what it has in store for his granddaughter who was born recently.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘We Are Hungry,’ Chant Nigerian Protesters as 13 People Die Amid Cost-of-Living Protests
Protesters in Nigeria want fuel subsidies reinstated along with a cut in electricity tariffs and import duties as Africa's most populous nation battles an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Massive West Coast oil spill mop-up under way after MV Ultra Galaxy breaks up into four pieces
Intensive clean-up efforts are under way on the West Coast in the Western Cape after the break-up of the Panama-registered general cargo vessel MV Ultra Galaxy caused an oil spill.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Thousands of German firms mull move to other countries due to high energy prices
A poll by Germany's DIHK Chambers of Industry and Commerce of around 3 300 companies showed that 37% were considering cutting production or moving abroad.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mandrax and murder: Alleged drug enterprise used ‘testers’ for quality control
An alleged mandrax and ecstasy enterprise operating between Gauteng and the Western Cape got people to test the product for quality control, according to allegations contained in an affidavit submitted in the bail applications of Colin Booysen and two others.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Zuma axes Arthur Zwane (again) in yet another MK Party secretary-general shake-up
Former president Jacob Zuma has fired his MK Party secretary-general, Arthur Zwane, for a second time.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Protection’ racket forces Cape Town’s popular Beerhouse to close down
Popular Long Street craft beer eatery Beerhouse will be closing its doors this weekend, after its management cited relentless extortion and intimidation as a threat to the business.
Continue ReadingNews24 | This life with Nthabi Nhlapo | A tale of two countries: Lessons SA could learn from the UAE
When the law is enforced, it is a deterrent for criminals, writes Nthabi Nhlapo. This is perhaps where South African law enforcement agencies can learn a lesson from the UAE.
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