Day: November 2, 2024
News24 | Don’t call me: Govt pushes for new opt-out registry database for telemarketing
The Department of Industry, Trade and Competition has introduced new direct marketing rules for public comment, aimed at protecting consumers from "intrusive" advertising.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WHO’s pandemic agreement is about SA, Africa and Global South – says international health NPO
When the World Health Organisation’s intergovernmental negotiating body reconvenes next week to debate the global pandemic agreement in Geneva, it will be about South Africa, the continent and the rest of the Global South.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Busisiwe Mavuso | The good, the bad and the ugly: South Africa’s competition policy
SA's commitment to inclusive growth is commendable. But the regulatory environment is unduly complex and deters foreign investment. There is also growing concern about the efficacy of enforcing competition policy, says Busisiwe Mavuso.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Hanekom makes clear where his rugby loyalties lie: ‘I’ve always dreamed of becoming a Springbok’
Bulls loose forward Cameron Hanekom made his allegiance to South Africa clear, saying he's always wanted to represent the Springboks.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Love Is Blind 7: Explosive secrets, trust issues and expert tips on navigating relationship chaos
The latest season of "Love Is Blind" has been a whirlwind of drama, secrets, and relationship mishaps, leaving fans eager for the reunion to uncover the truth behind the chaos.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Websites allegedly used by mother to advertise sexual services of minor daughters take centre stage
A critical piece of the State's case against a mother accused of prostituting her two minor daughters and selling one to an attorney revolves around adult websites she allegedly used to advertise the "sexual services" of her children.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Municipalities, SOEs, govt departments owe AGSA more than R1 billion
While the Auditor-General of South Africa is clawing back more than R3 billion in financial losses for the state, state departments and entities, especially municipalities, owe it more than R1 billion.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Royals appeal to authorities to end gang’s reign of terror in Mandela’s childhood village
For years, residents of Mqhekezweni Village in Mthatha, the Eastern Cape, have been living in fear because of a criminal gang known as oonontwayibonwa (invisible ones) which has been terrorising locals.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Despite Hlophe’s JSC resignation, MK Party challenges court ruling barring his exclusion
The nomination of MK Party deputy president John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission was never rubberstamped by the National Assembly, and MPs used their full discretion by debating all nominated candidates.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wilgenhof saga: Wim de Villiers survives after DA push for his suspension as VC falls flat
A strong push by two DA politicians in the Stellenbosch University council for Vice-Chancellor Wim de Villiers and council chair Nicky Newton-King to be suspended was defeated on Friday.
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