Day: August 31, 2024
News24 | ‘Gross misuse of power’: ANC voices concern over John Steenhuisen’s appointments
The ANC study group on agriculture has called on Agriculture Minister and DA leader John Steenhuisen to respect the provisions for appointing staff into political offices and to distance himself from the "inflammatory racial remarks made by his new chief of staff".
Continue ReadingNews24 | Springboks v All Blacks: Five things to know
A win for South Africa over arch-rivals New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday would leave the World Cup title-holders well placed to win the Rugby Championship a second time.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nelson Mandela Bay doctors under siege from extortionists demanding protection fees
Some medical doctors in Nelson Mandela Bay say they fear for their lives following recent incidents at a local hospital where staff received threatening messages demanding protection fees.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Till death do us part’: Mom, children in hiding amid claims of abuse, death threats
For the past two years, a mother and her two children have been on the run, desperately fleeing from her husband, whom she alleges has made multiple attempts to take their lives.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Almost 25 years on, SA exchange-traded investments are evolving – but remain small fry
Exchange traded products have grown enormously in popularity since they first debuted on the JSE almost 25 years ago but SA still has a lot of catching up to do before it compares to the US or Europe.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘That office will collapse’: EFF MPs warn of Auditor-General breakdown if govt debt is not paid
Financially distressed municipalities owe the Auditor-General more than R1 billion in audit fees.
Continue ReadingNews24 | 53 004 GBV emergency calls: Disturbing trends emerge in research on violence against women
Recent data by the TEARS Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, revealed a disturbing trend: GBV emergency calls are widespread across the country.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | ‘Who were they planning to kill?’: Residents recount dramatic Cape Town shootout
On Thursday night, a Cape Town street resembled something out of an action movie, with bullets flying past homes, residents running for their lives, and a police takedown of the alleged members of a suspected extortion racket.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Clash of titans: Boks confront Ellis Park woes, post-World Cup jitters in massive All Blacks Test
The 107th Test match between South Africa and New Zealand that'll take place at Ellis Park on Saturday carries a level of constricting significance for both sides, but even more so for the hosts.t
Continue ReadingNews24 | WINE 101 | Is the Colombar movement gaining momentum?
At a recent Colombar Workshop, the movement seemed to be solidifying itself in collaboration with the Old Vine Project, Etienne Terblanche (Vinpro Viticulturist), and a whole host of winemakers working together to try and understand South African Colombar beyond something to distil.
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