Month: August 2024
News24 | Bangladesh’s army chief takes charge after prime minister’s ouster
Bangladesh army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman spent nearly four decades rising to the top of the military and said on Monday he was "taking full responsibility" after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and fled.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Lottery steps in at 11th hour to help fund Team SA at Paris Olympics
The National Lotteries Commission gave the South African Olympic team in Paris a nearly R28-million grant, but with strict conditions.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SGBs at odds over decision to investigate Pretoria High School for Girls for alleged racism
An influential governing body association says Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane's decision to launch an independent investigation into Pretoria High School for Girls to determine whether a culture of racism exists there is "not an appropriate response".
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANC moves to resuscitate local government monitoring tool amid dwindling electoral support
The ANC wants to resuscitate its local government barometer to monitor underperformances in municipalities.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pick n Pay pleased after R4bn capital raise attracts R8bn in offers
Retail group Pick n Pay said on Monday its recent R4 billion rights offer attracted subscriptions of over R8 billion, saying on Monday this is a reflection of strong confidence in its brand and turnaround strategy.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Robbery suspect killed in shootout with KZN police
KwaZulu-Natal police killed a suspected robber during a shootout in Esikhaleni on Sunday night.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mpact’s reports profit and sales slip, but it’s much more optimistic about SA
Paper and plastics group Mpact reported pressure on first half profits and volumes on Monday, warning its full year earnings will likely fall as well.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Eastern Cape nurse shot dead by EMS boyfriend who then turned gun on himself
An Eastern Cape nurse was shot dead on Sunday, allegedly by her boyfriend who worked for the health department's Emergency Medical Services.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Manhunt on for gunmen who wounded Cape Town law enforcement officer in ‘callous’ attempted hijacking
An off-duty law enforcement officer is recovering in hospital after he was shot during an attempted hijacking outside his Gugulethu home.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rand slumps amid market crisis, with speculation of emergency US rate cut
Weak US employment data has triggered fears of a US recession, causing investors to flee riskier assets.
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