Month: October 2024
News24 | Iran confrontation offers Israel’s Netanyahu path to erase 7 October stigma, at least at home
For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, confrontation with Iran and its proxies offers the chance of political redemption at home, even at the risk of a regional war, a year after the 7 October attack demolished his reputation
Continue ReadingNews24 | REVIEW | Joker: Folie à Deux is a slow dance with madness in a dour, confused sequel
It's not as bad as you may have heard, but Joker: Folie à Deux is far too boring to ever really sing. Which is a problem for what is, after all, a musical.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wretched of the Earth has been translated into South Africa’s Zulu language – why Frantz Fanon’s revolutionary book still matters
This global classic has already been translated into numerous languages – and is now available in South Africa’s Zulu language as Izimpabanga Zomhlaba.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A picture of her grief gripped the world. A year on, Gaza woman haunted by memories
The Reuters photograph of Inas Abu Maamar, face buried in the shrouded body of her dead five-year-old niece Saly, was taken days after Israel began its military offensive on Gaza.
Continue ReadingNews24 | IN THE SPOTLIGHT | How will NHI unfold? Here are three scenarios
The first draft regulations linked to the National Health Insurance Act should be published for public comment this month, according to the government's NHI lead, Dr Nicholas Crisp.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Municipalities in three provinces owe waterboards more than R11bn, officials scrambling to address debt
Councils in three of the country's poorest provinces collectively owe waterboards more than R11 billion. Added to this, a staggering R60 billion in municipal infrastructure grants is not being effectively spent by councils and is being returned to the National Treasury.
Continue ReadingNews24 | The Jimny five-door: 5 ways Suzuki could make it even better
After clocking 3 000km behind the wheel of the 5-door Jimny, here are five things I'd love to see improved in this plucky off-roader, enhancements that would only make the Jimny an even greater joy on and off the road.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Israel marks 7 October anniversary under shadow of escalating war in Middle East
Israelis on Monday marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war which has sparked protest worldwide and risks igniting a far wider conflict in the Middle East.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Parts of Joburg without water after second pipe burst in two weeks
For the second time in two weeks, residents in parts of Johannesburg are without water after another burst outlet pipe at the Honeydew reservoir in North Riding, Roodepoort.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Man arrested for allegedly murdering his 2-year-old child, mutilating body
A man has been taken into custody for allegedly murdering his 2-year-old child and mutilating the child's body.
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