Day: November 29, 2024
News24 | Namibia bans Elon Musk’s Starlink… for now
Namibia ordered Starlink to immediately cease all operations in the south-west African country, saying the satellite-internet service owned by billionaire Elon Musk is operating without the required telecommunications license.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ramaphosa laments nearly 28 million South Africans on social grants
President Cyril Ramaphosa believes the reality that there are more than 28 million South Africans who depend on state social assistance is neither desirable nor sustainable.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Two days in Boksburg: Crunch time for ANC KZN, Gauteng as NWC summons them to a meeting
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng have been summoned by the party's national working committee amid lingering questions about the future of the two structures.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Resolution demonstrates power of cool heads, says Gwarube as BELA Act passes first hurdle
Two contentious sections of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act that President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended might only be implemented in 2026 if he accepts Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube's recommendations.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Extortionists target Eastern Cape initiation season as gangs demand protection fees
Extortionists in the Eastern Cape have expanded their scope and are targeting initiates in the bush, demanding protection fees from their helpers.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Welcome to SA’s murder capital: 14 people killed each day in Eastern Cape from July to September
Usually known for its pristine beaches, extensive farmland, and massive tourism appeal, the Eastern Cape is now also the murder capital of South Africa, with about 14 people killed each day in the province from July to September this year.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Not human enough’: Magistrate slams Rushil Singh for blaming dead sister for R178m Investec fraud
Accountant Rushil Singh – accused of fraud, forgery and uttering to the tune of R178 million – will be spending Christmas behind bars after his third attempt to get bail was dismissed on Thursday as being opportunistic, "selfish" and "not human enough".
Continue ReadingNews24 | Western Cape government, Hisense open Cape Town’s first TV museum – a glorified ad, but still cool
The Western Cape government and Hisense South Africa have opened Cape Town's first television museum.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Boxer’s triumph fuels Pick n Pay’s comeback: ‘The oxygen is back,’ says Summers
Pick n Pay's R8.5-billion payday from the Boxer listing on Thursday breathes new life into the retailer as it clears its debt and paves the way for a new growth path, says CEO Sean Summers.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Johann Rupert on Trump: ‘Americans don’t envy people who do well’
While striking a positive note about the current investment environment in South Africa, billionaire Johann Rupert has warned that it also needs to get its international relations right.
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