Month: December 2024
News24 | Cape Town police officer shot and wounded while chasing down suspect
A Cape Town police officer was shot and wounded after he chased down a suspect who ran into an open field to avoid being searched in Eerste River on Sunday evening.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Berlin says Musk trying to exert influence over German election
Billionaire Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over the German election taking place in February, a government spokesperson said on Monday, adding that freedom of expression also includes "the greatest nonsense".
Continue ReadingNews24 | 11th-hour High Court application lodged to halt Western Cape teachers’ job cuts
In an 11th-hour attempt to prevent 2 407 teachers from losing their jobs, the Special Action Committee has approached the Western Cape High Court on an urgent basis to prevent provincial education authorities from cutting posts in the new year.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Unfortunate and distasteful’: SA Civil Aviation Authority condemns passenger’s ‘unruly’ behaviour
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has condemned the "unruly behaviour" of a passenger onboard a FlySafair flight from Durban to Cape Town on Boxing Day.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PA’s Kunene asks SAHRC to investigate Mkhize’s ‘offensive statements’ on FlySafair flight
Deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance, Kenny Kunene, has lodged a formal complaint against self-proclaimed "ANC bitch" Nobuntu Mkhize, to the South African Human Rights Commission.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘I failed my daughter’: Dad opens up as murder-accused Eldorado Park cop’s case postponed
The case of an Eldorado Park police officer accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Boxing Day was postponed in absentia in the Protea Magistrate's Court on Monday because he was unable to attend the proceedings.
Continue ReadingNews24 | 5 talking points | KG leads Proteas fight, Shukri backs struggling batters to regain form
The Proteas booked their place in the final of the World Test Championship by winning the first Test against by two wickets at SuperSport Park.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Sasol shares set for worst annual performance on record
Sasol’s shares extended losses on Monday and were down an unprecedented 56% for the year.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Sting operation: Eastern Cape beaches shut after visitors stung by bluebottles along shore
Beachgoers in the Eastern Cape have had a traumatic start to their holiday season after they were painfully stung by bluebottles that washed ashore at various beaches in the province, leading to several beach closures since last Thursday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | As 2 more planes crash, it’s the deadliest year for commercial flights since 2018
Following two more plane crashes, 2024 has seen onboard passenger plane fatalities jump to their highest since 2018 - the year marked by the first of two Boeing 737 Max crashes.
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