Month: January 2025
News24 | Eastern Cape cop killed, gun stolen after van breaks down in notorious neighbourhood
When a friend called Brett Andrews to sympathise with his loss, the warrant officer was still blissfully unaware his heart would soon be shattered because his son - also a police officer - was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Continue ReadingNews24 | New Year’s Eve nightmare: Devastating blaze leaves 83 homeless in Durban
It was a sad start to 2025 for close to 100 people, who were displaced after a fire broke out and destroyed 42 homes in the Foreman Road Informal Settlement in Clare Estate, Durban, on New Year's Eve.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Justin Baldoni and co-plaintiffs file $250m lawsuit against NY Times over Blake Lively article
Justin Baldoni, along with nine additional plaintiffs, including the film producers and publicists, is suing The New York Times for $250 million.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Harnessing AI: Productivity gains, environmental costs, and the path to sustainability
AI is transforming daily life, and South Africa's iStore is teaching people to use it responsibly as environmental concerns about its energy demands rise.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Giniel de Villiers straps in for final Dakar Rally aboard Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux
For the 2025 edition of the world's toughest motorsport event, Toyota Gazoo Racing SA will field a four-car team driven by four South African drivers.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Western Cape police arrest 10 people after beachgoers, officers clash over alcohol
Western Cape police have arrested 10 people for public violence after an attack on a police officer at Fish Hoek beach on New Year's Day.
Continue ReadingNews24 | City of Joburg VIP protection policy declared unconstitutional
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has declared as unconstitutional and invalid the City of Johannesburg's controversial VIP protection policy, which – in its current form – allows for eight bodyguards for the mayor.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rolex hikes watch prices by as much as 8% after gold surges
Rolex usually increases its prices at the start of the year, but 2025 saw substantial hikes. Rolex raised prices on some precious metal models by about 4% in the UK at the start of 2024.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Two brothers arrested in connection with Durban businessman’s murder
Two brothers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Durban businessman who was gunned down in Umhlanga, north of Durban on Sunday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Delft shop assistant wounded in suspected extortion attack
Western Cape police are investigating an attempted murder case after gunmen shot a foreign national shop assistant in Delft on Wednesday night.
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