Month: October 2024
News24 | amaBhungane | The #Laundry Part One: City of Gold
A gigantic VAT scam drove billions in domestic Krugerrand sales, cheating SARS and the fiscus. The South African Reserve Bank and its partner, Rand Refinery, were ironically among the major beneficiaries. They deny negligence.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Villagers terrified but determined to stand strong after Eastern Cape mass shooting
The murder of six people in yet another mass shooting in the Eastern Cape has left residents of Godini, outside Qumbu, terrified because the victims were considered protectors of the stock theft-ravaged village.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mbalula makes about-turn on Lesufi charge, denies claims of tension with Gauteng leaders
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has made an about-turn and abandoned his attempt to charge Gauteng chairperson and premier Panyaza Lesufi for bringing the party into disrepute.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cape Town violinist reunited with his 128-year-old instrument, 2 years after it was stolen
After an antique violin gifted to him by his mother was stolen in 2022, Cape Town violinist Petrus de Beer thought he would never see it again. But thanks to the dogged efforts of a couple who found it at a flea market, De Beer...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Seven SA universities, including UCT, slip in global rankings
Seven of the 14 universities in South Africa that were ranked globally by the influential UK publication, Times Higher Education, have slipped down the flagship league table, including the University of Cape Town (UCT).
Continue ReadingNews24 | Facebook body to make key ruling over posts glorifying apartheid, old SA flag
Despite over a hundred complaints, Meta didn't take down two Facebook posts published in the run-up to the South African elections, which glorified apartheid. Its oversight body announced that it will be reconsidering that decision.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tony Leon | Mashatile’s London show: unity abroad, contradictions at home
Inconvenient contradictions between honeyed words abroad and nasty nettles back home went unmentioned in London, writes Tony Leon.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Do or die for Proteas as World Cup hangs in balance: ‘We’re still very confident’
Proteas all-rounder Nadine de Klerk is confident her side can win their remaining Group B games to secure a semi-final berth at the Women's T20 World Cup.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA’s new transmission company needs cost-reflective power tariff – chair
The National Transmission Company of SA will need a cost-reflective tariff to attract private investors.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Idols SA’ winner Musa Sukwene and his bride’s wedding attire sparks ‘culture appropriation’ debate
Musician Musa Sukwene and his new bride Tshiamo Makama 's wedding attire blended South African and Nigerian traditions. The Nigerian gele worn by the bride sparked online discussion.
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