Month: December 2024
News24 | 2024: The year Orlando Pirates returned as a force in SA football
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has described 2024 as an "exceptional" year for the Soweto giants, but his sights are firmly set on a goal that has eluded the Buccaneers for over a decade - lifting the league title.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Here are the hottest New Year’s Eve parties – but be warned, the cops will be watching
Thousands of revellers are gearing up to usher in the New Year, with festivities planned to welcome the first day of 2025.
Continue ReadingNews24 | For the first time since 2016, the rand is a top emerging-market currency
For the first time since 2016, the rand finds itself among the five best-performing emerging-market currencies of the year — and there may be more to come, according to analysts at Credit Agricole and Ashmore Group.
Continue ReadingNews24 | First education minister in democratic South Africa, Sibusiso Bengu, has died
The first minister of education in a democratic South Africa, Sibusiso Bengu, has died.
Continue ReadingNews24 | On-duty JMPD officer shot dead at her family home in Soweto
An on-duty Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer was shot and killed at her family home in Diepkloof, Soweto, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘A true treasure:’ Unathi Nkayi mourns the death of her father
Unathi Nkayi has announced the death of her father, Sakhiwo on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute to his memory.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Transnet interim loss worsens to R2.2 billion
Transnet published its interim results on Tuesday, posting a R2.2 billion loss. Despite rail volumes increasing by 3.2%, Transnet said its financial performance was hampered by challenges in its port and pipeline operations.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | Western Cape hospital probed after security guard allegedly drags patient across the floor
The Western Cape Health Department is probing an incident where a patient was allegedly dragged by a security guard on the floor at Karl Bremer Hospital.
Continue ReadingNews24 | OPINION | Brace for a year of pricey coffee and chocolate, and a bumpy ride for oil
Order your espresso before it's too late. And while you're at it, add hot chocolate to the list. Crops in West Africa, the region that accounts for 70% of the world’s cocoa production, haven’t recovered as much as previously expected, says Javier Blas.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pretoria teacher accused of sexually grooming children granted bail with no conditions
A former Pretoria teacher and principal accused of sexually grooming young boys and allegedly sending explicit videos of photos of himself to them has been granted bail without any conditions.
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