Month: February 2025
News24 | Major Barloworld investor again rejects takeover bid, says its board doesn’t deserve fees
Industrial group Barloworld's third largest shareholder says it continues to reject a buyout offer for SA's exclusive Caterpillar dealer as too low.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SONA law enforcement parade honours fallen soldiers, but defence ministry officials absent
At a National Joint Operational Intelligence Structures (NATJOINTS) parade, ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) deployment, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu started by honouring the 14 SANDF soldiers who lost their lives in the DRC and thanking them for their service.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Lottery paid nearly R500 000 to company to probe computer breach that never happened
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) paid almost half a million rand in 2020 to a private company to investigate a computer breach that never happened.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Sunrisers edging closer to ‘that perfect game’ in chase for SA20 three-peat, says Markram
Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Aiden Markram is hoping they can use their impressive display against the Joburg Super Kings in their eliminator as a springboard to playing the perfect game against the Paarl Royals in Thursday's SA20 qualifier.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Double murder accused who posed as prospective home buyer, abandons bail bid
The man accused of posing as a homebuyer to gain entry into a Pretoria home, where he allegedly brutally murdered a couple and attacked their son, has abandoned his bid for bail.
Continue ReadingNews24 | EasyPay owner Lesaka confident about winning more customers, sets 2026 guidance
Nasdaq- and JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies reported its preferred profit measure rose over a quarter and beat its expectations in its second quarter to end December, helped by performance jumps in both its merchant and consumer divisions.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Beyond influencers: 10 trends redefining social media in Gen Z’s 2025 digital era
As digitisation becomes second nature worldwide, Gen Z is changing how they use social media, leaning towards those that promote human connections.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘My heart and soul are shattered’: Douw Steyn’s wife Carolyn bids farewell to beloved business mogul
Mourning the loss of her husband, Carolyn Steyn has expressed deep sorrow and shared heartfelt memories in an emotional farewell to the billionaire businessman.
Continue ReadingNews24 | China backs South Africa’s G20 presidency after Rubio threatens boycott
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he would skip Group of 20 talks this month, accusing the SA government of having an "anti-American" agenda.
Continue ReadingNews24 | What could SA lose if Pepfar is stopped? We work it out
How much money would HIV and other health programmes in South Africa stand to lose because of US President Donald Trump's order to freeze foreign funding? We work it out - even though official dashboards and websites where these figures used to be went dark...
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