Month: December 2024
News24 | Nampak reports upbeat turnaround, but still feels pressure
SA's largest packaging group, Nampak, reported a surge in its performance for continuing operations on Monday, and while it reported an overall loss, it said it is pleased with the health of its balance sheet.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Disaster averted for vast majority of prepaid meter users in SA
Prepaid electricity customers in South Africa have reported very few issues with the token identifier rollover this week. If anything, authorities said the rollover has prompted people who weren’t paying for electricity to come forward.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Five men found shot dead in shack in Cape Town
Five men have been shot dead in a shack in the Madikizela informal settlement.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Critics raise alarm over leadership issues at Gauteng health department
Criticism of leadership and governance at the Gauteng Department of Health is amping up as the department repeatedly makes headlines for questionable appointments. This unfolds alongside a damning Auditor-General report, all while hospitals and clinics across the province grapple with ongoing challenges.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ruined heritage: Nelson Mandela’s teenage rondavel in state of neglect
An iconic rondavel at the Mqhekezweni Great Place where Nelson Mandela spent his teenage years, a key site in Madiba's legacy, is suffering neglect and showing signs of wear.
Continue ReadingNews24 | KZN cuts MEC car hire limit from R17m to R70 000 amid cash crunch
The KwaZulu-Natal treasury is tightening its belt across all departments and has told senior managers that they will be charged for effecting unbudgeted-for payments.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Brakpan bullion: Inside one man’s R2.6bn allegedly illicit gold scheme
Brakpan businessman Loren Louw appeared in court nearly 10 years after his home was raided in 2015, when he was caught allegedly producing 6 593 grams of unwrought gold in his garage at a residential complex in Sonneveld, Brakpan.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A cheesy guide to 4 Christmas romcoms for 2024
Netflix revamps Christmas romcoms with a fresh take on traditional tropes, outshining Hallmark with its festive films featuring snowy landscapes and charismatic leads.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cyber Monday hype and Christmas bonus excitement: Top money-saving tips to finish the year strong
Money experts share top tips for making sure your festive spending doesn't turn into a Januworry.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Refreshed Haval H6 GT in SA: Is the ‘Hamborghini’ better than its VW, Chery or Subaru rivals?
Can the GWM Haval H6 GT win over local buyers in a fiercely competitive segment, especially against brands like Volkswagen, Chery, and Subaru, writes News24 Contributor Pritesh Ruthun.
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