Month: October 2024
News24 | Stellenbosch University ‘dismayed’ at Johann Rupert’s criticism of VC De Villiers
The former chancellor of Stellenbosch University, businessman Johann Rupert, has entered the Wilgenhof fray, accusing vice-chancellor Professor Wim de Villiers of admitting to "doctoring" a final report recommending the residence's closure.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Initial counting suggests Botswana may just get a new ruling party after 58 years
Duma Boko, the Umbrella for Democratic Change candidate in Botswana's election on Thursday urged his supporters to "maintain vigilance and discipline" as early counting suggested a shock upset is possible.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Markram chuffed with Proteas’ drought-breaking record win as WTC carrot hangs closer
Proteas stand-in Test captain Aiden Markram said they'll look back fondly on their 2-0 Test series success that was sealed with a massive innings and 273-run win over Bangladesh at the end of the third day's play in Chattogram on Thursday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Klaasen retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad for whopping R48 million, Faf released by RCB
South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen edged cricket superstar Virat Kohli to become the most expensive player retained in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Nothing positive’: Nabi bemoans Chiefs’ missed chances against Magesi, calls for VAR in PSL
Kaizer Chiefs' head coach Nasreddine Nabi could hardly hide his frustration as his side scraped a 2-2 draw after finding themselves trailing by two goals to top-flight newcomers Magesi FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PODCAST | Pride Pulse: Kamo WW’s inspiring journey and the vibrant influence of queer culture
In the Pride Pulse season finale, host Iviwe Mzandisi and Kamo WW, Amapiano's first openly queer artist, dive into the vibrant influence of queer culture.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Storm at SA Weather Service over dodgy tenders
At a time of extreme weather conditions, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) is dependent on obsolete equipment because of bungled procurement processes.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Boksburg woman who survived breast cancer twice advises regular check-ups to catch it early
Sharney Blackway, a mother from Boksburg East, Gauteng, has survived breast cancer twice, despite initial misdiagnoses.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Gauteng municipalities encouraged to enforce levels 2 and 3 water restrictions, says Mashatile
With Gauteng currently under Level 1 water restrictions, the Department of Water and Sanitation and its provincial counterpart are encouraging municipalities "to put in place levels 2 and 3 water-use restrictions and to enforce them", Deputy President Paul Mashatile told the National Assembly.
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