Month: December 2024
News24 | Southern Cape firefighters battle to contain blaze along Swartberg Mountains
Firefighters are battling to control a blaze raging in the Swartberg Mountains. near Oudtshoorn.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Strong dollar chokes rand in final stretch of 2024
The dollar was firm on the last trading day of the year, poised to clock strong gains in 2024 against most currencies as investors prepared for fewer US rate cuts and the incoming Trump administration's policies.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SEE | Chinese cars, Miss SA’s ride and the N3 disaster: The top 10 biggest motoring stories of 2024
2024 has been a tough year for the South African new car market, but it has never affected our love or interest in cars. But what were the motoring stories that News24 readers loved the most this year? The top 10 list is rather interesting,...
Continue ReadingNews24 | Five charged over Liam Payne’s tragic death in Argentina
Five people have been indicted in Argentina over the death of British singer Liam Payne, who fell from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony in October after consuming alcohol and drugs, prosecutors said Monday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Man United in battle for survival as losing run goes on
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Phillip de Wet | Good riddance 2024, the year diplomacy failed
Maybe things got so bad on the global stage in 2024 that they can only get better in 2025. Then again, maybe not.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mamphela Ramphele | The ghost of Jimmy Carter: Wisdom for South Africa
Mamphela Ramphele writes that late US President Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time. She reflects on his friendship with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and how the two embodied servant leadership.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Scandals, shocks and so many deals: What happened in SA business in 2024
This year brought a whirlwind of deals, strategic moves and shockers to Corporate South Africa.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rob Houwing | Derby bloodbath has begun… but Rassie has time on his side
Springboks are already "dropping" disconcertingly in derbies: luckily major tasks for the world champions remain many months away, writes Rob Houwing.
Continue ReadingNews24 | What would more stringent social media legislation mean for SA teens?
Should we ban young teens from social media? Local experts weigh up the pros and cons.
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