Day: February 1, 2025
News24 | Still a long way to go to fix Master’s Office, justice minister admits after site visit
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says there is still a way to go to turn around the Master's Office.
Continue ReadingNews24 | There was no animosity in Ramaphosa’s Cabinet lekgotla, say insiders
Despite threats to leave the government of national unity (GNU) from the DA and perceived tensions, a two-day Cabinet lekgotla proceeded without drama.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SONA 2025: Parliament gets alcohol and meat sponsorship. But MPs are not pleased
Parliament has received alcohol and meat sponsorship for the upcoming State of the Nation Address. However, some members of Parliament are not impressed.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Disabled self-taught mouth painter wins Limpopo premier’s heart as portrait goes viral
A disabled Limpopo man, who uses his mouth to paint, caught the attention of Premier Phophi Ramathuba after the portrait he painted of her went viral on social media.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Giant waste of money’: Higher education dept, entities splurge R285m on functions at fancy hotels
While poor students and those from the "missing middle" battle annually to get funding, the Department of Higher Education and its 26 entities spent R285.2 million on meetings and functions at fancy hotels and conference centres over the past six years.
Continue ReadingNews24 | HELLO WEEKEND | Yolanda Monyai reflects on life after Big Brother Mzansi
The latest edition of News24's weekly digital weekend magazine is stuffed full of interviews, reviews, excerpts, and in-depth stories. Enjoy the read.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Penguinomics: Guess how much African penguins contribute to SA’s GDP? Nope, it is much, much more
Each African penguin breeding pair generates an income of between R73 000 and R324 000 per year, according to a conservationists report.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Zane Kilian defence in Kinnear murder trial springs leaks in fraught week in witness stand
Zane Kilian had a fraught week of testimony in the trial of the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear, as the burly ex-rugby player-turned-debt collector's defence began to spring leaks
Continue ReadingNews24 | Load shedding is back and Feb is high risk – but permanent end in sight, says minister
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the resumption of load shedding is only a temporary setback, with government expecting to announce the definitive end to power cuts soon.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A greater vision behind baby Proteas’ World Cup charge: ‘Bigger than I could imagine’
South Africa's women cricketers continue to redefine the game with each passing ICC tournament, with the current SA U19 team the latest as they follow the inspiring example set by the senior Proteas women's team.
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