Month: August 2024
News24 | Silwerskerm 2024 | Kung fu puppets in a Pierneef painting: Johann Vermaak talks Die Groot Twis
Die Groot Twis is a unique Afrikaans Western puppetry comedy short film by Johann Vermaak, blending kung fu and retro themes.
Continue ReadingNews24 | EXTRACT | The Truth about Cape Slavery: ‘A sad and painful journey’ into SA’s forgotten history
Slavery is at the core of the glaring inequality that persists in South Africa to this day.
Continue ReadingNews24 | We don’t have ties to construction mafia, says Black Business Federation as KZN disruptions spike
The Black Business Federation has distanced itself from construction mafia activities in KwaZulu-Natal, saying such rogue elements should be treated as criminals.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Four killed, another four wounded in Cape Town shootout with police
Four suspects have been shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Milnerton, Cape Town.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA’s Udeme Okon bags 400m gold at U20 World Champs, Bayanda Walaza eases into 200m final
South Africa's Udeme Okon won the men's 400m final at the U20 World Championships in Lima, Peru on Friday morning (SA time).
Continue ReadingNews24 | Unqualified DA candidates eyed for government roles in Steenhuisen’s office
After appointing a controversial podcaster, who stands accused of making racist remarks as his chief of staff, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen now wants to appoint a group of unqualified DA colleagues into government.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘I’m looking for lawyers with balls’: Ex-Beerhouse owner to fight Mark Lifman’s letter of demand
Alleged underworld figure and murder accused Mark Lifman is demanding a public apology from the former owner of popular Long Street tasting room and eatery Beerhouse, who claimed the businessman was the reason for his establishment closing down.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Teachers must be ‘squeaky clean’: 649 employees at Free State schools have criminal convictions
The South African Police Service identified "illicit activities" in 649 of the 8 707 applications for police clearance reports that it processed from staff in the Free State.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘The assassination industry must be broken’: NGOs, activists in protest against targeted killings
Proactive measures are desperately needed to slow and prevent the continued increase of targeted killings, especially of law enforcement officials, whistleblowers and lawyers who are working to counter corruption.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A breakdown of how much the City of Johannesburg lost … and is willing to write off
The City of Johannesburg Council has voted to write off billions of rand in unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
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