Day: September 20, 2024
News24 | Top Treasury, Operation Vulindlela official quits
Treasury said its "pool of skilled and competent officials" is sufficient to ensure that the work of the unit responsible for economic-growth enhancing structural reforms won't be affected by the exit of a senior official.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cape Town feels effects of cold front as wind damages buildings
The Western Cape has been battered by strong winds, affecting several buildings, including a hospital in Cape Town.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nelson Mandela Bay mayor ‘not resigning soon’ as ANC gears up to take over metro
Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Gary van Niekerk is not resigning anytime soon, despite the ANC's indication it will take over the coalition in the metro and appoint a mayor from within the party.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Hard-bitten ‘Plum’ swept up in excitement of Sharks’ improbable ‘preseason’ run to Currie Cup final
Losing their first three matches, turning things around using babies, changing coaches and picking URC heavies late in the piece is textbook how not to win the Currie Cup. But the Sharks are in the final.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cool to be kind: Renew your belief in humanity with these uplifting stories of generosity
Discover how simple gestures transformed the lives of several people, reminding us of the magic of kindness.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘The power of the music’: Celebrate Heritage Month with exclusive playlists by SA’s musical legends
Apple Music's Amaqhawe space consists of six new exclusively curated guest playlists from South African musical greats, including Ringo Madlingozi and Judith Sephuma.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Royal rumble resolved: Mabuyane and AbaThembu king make peace after public spat
After being ridiculed for opening a criminal case against AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane privately arranged a meeting to negotiate a truce with the monarch on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Controversial Wilgenhof res attracted lowest number of applications from first-year students
Stellenbosch University's council on Monday announced that Wilgenhof would be closed in its current form in 2025 for upgrading - and then reopened in 2026 as "a reimagined and rejuvenated male residence".
Continue ReadingNews24 | Bok evolution: More to wingers Mapimpi, Arendse than the finishing touch, says former star
The Springboks once again displayed their depth in quality by including Makazole Mapimpi and Kurt-Lee Arendse for their penultimate Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday at the Unique Mother of Cities Stadium in Santiago.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Pravin Gordhan’s spear has fallen’: Comrades remember his political career and final moments
Cabinet veteran Pravin Gordhan's colleagues showered the late politician with lavish praise and defended him against an onslaught of criticism, while some relayed insights into his solemn and final moments.
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