Day: January 30, 2025
News24 | Sikonathi Mantshantsha | What exactly are our SANDF troops doing in the DRC?
South Africa has deployed troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for more than 20 years. Sikonathi Mantshantsha asks why are they dying in a perpetual conflict in an open-ended deployment of no obvious strategic gain.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Andisiwe Makinana | GNU tensions: An absolute necessity for South Africa’s success
Conflict over policy should not be seen as an existential threat to the GNU. The last thing we need are leaders who shy away from conflict and anything else would not be governing in the interest of South Africans, writes Andisiwe Makinana.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Leave party politics out of Cabinet lekgotla, says minister in the presidency
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has advised her Cabinet colleagues to leave party politics at the door when they meet for day two of their lekgotla in Pretoria on Thursday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Trump fallout: 136 000 babies – many in SA – may be born with HIV by May due to new policy
Almost 136 000 babies are expected to be born with HIV in the next three months, mostly in Africa, because of the Trump administration's "stop work order" on foreign assistance, according to a top research foundation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘He would have come home last weekend’ – says family of SANDF soldier killed in DRC
Sergeant William Eddy Cola, who was a National Defence Force soldier for more than 20 years, was one of 13 soldiers killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Fleming hopes JSK can flip the switch come dusk on Highveld after MI Cape Town favour
Hitting the high mental notes is where it matters for Joburg Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming as his charges prepare to host the Paarl Royals having watched MI Cape Town do them a favour by crushing the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Khanyiso Tshwaku | Soweto derby doesn’t define a season, but for Chiefs, it could mean everything
Kaizer Chiefs need to win Saturday's 182nd Soweto derby if Nasreddine Nabi is to retain the faith of the fans, who at this point, have shown unusual patience in his rebuilding project, writes Khanyiso Tshwaku.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Shell, Thebe close to deal that would allow R19bn sale of SA petrol stations
Shell and its South African partner are close to ending a valuation dispute, paving the way for the sale of the oil giant's local downstream assets for as much as $1 billion (R18.6 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Zumas in court: Duduzane describes sister as ‘cool customer’ as MKP members gather in support
Duduzane Zuma, the twin brother of MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, says his sister is a "cool customer" as she appears before the Durban Magistrate's Court on terrorism charges.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Air fryer picanha steak with chimichurri
This cut is very popular in South America and a personal favourite of mine. It has enough fat for roasting and pairs perfectly with this piquant herb sauce – also from that part of the world.
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