Month: November 2024
News24 | ‘They are caught between police and gangs’: The violent underworld of Stilfontein’s zama zamas
Late on Sunday night, 14 zama zamas surfaced from deep underground at a disused mine in Stilfontein, where a major operation against illegal mining is ongoing.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Santam to pay Sanlam Life R925m for some shares in MultiChoice’s insurance business
The deal forms part of the June announcement by the Sanlam Group, which has a majority stake in Santam, that it would be buying 60% of MultiChoice's insurance business, NMS Insurance Services (NMSIS).
Continue ReadingNews24 | DA writes to Ramaphosa about its G20 presidency expectations
The DA has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa outlining its proposals for South Africa's presidency of the G20, which the country will assume on Sunday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Bulls defence key in quest for win on proverbial ‘cold, rainy night’ in Galway, says Wiese
According to lock Cobus Wiese, the Bulls will need to put in a monstrous defensive effort if they are going to walk away with a win against Connacht in Galway in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Business brief | Tsogo Sun feels smaller-casino pinch; Microsoft may face hefty US antitrust probe
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Friday’s weather: Temperatures to exceed 30°C in multiple parts of SA
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in parts of the Northern Cape and Western Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Majestic Marco dismantles Sri Lanka with 7-star bowling as SA take firm grip of first Test
Majestic Marco Jansen towered over Sri Lanka with a seven-wicket haul of the highest order that put South Africa on the front foot of the first Test against Sri Lanka after the second day's play.
Continue ReadingNews24 | More zama zamas resurface at Stilfontein, Boxer beats JSE rivals: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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Continue ReadingNews24 | Some of the 336 zama zamas in court might face possession of gold charges, says magistrate
Some of the 336 zama zamas charged with illegal mining and contravention of the Immigration Act could face an additional charge of possession of gold-bearing material, said Magistrate Lizelle Kok in the Stilfontein Magistrate's Court.
Continue ReadingNews24 | AG slams Eastern Cape for failing to spend R99m meant for housing development
The Auditor-General criticised the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements for failing to spend R99 million of its budget meant for housing development during the 2023/24 financial year.
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