Month: February 2025
News24 | Motsoaledi and US embassy clear the air about new US policies on aid
After a diplomatic storm between Pretoria and Washington, the South African government has confirmed Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met with Chargé d'Affaires for the United States Mission to South Africa Dana Brown to discuss bilateral health cooperation and new US policies on aid.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Gauteng teen in dock for allegedly killing brother, 3, with rat poison
An 18-year-old from Gauteng has been arrested for allegedly poisoning his three-year-old sibling last week.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mapimpi cops three-game ban for Cardiff scuffle
Winger Makazole Mapimpi has received a three-game suspension for his part in a scuffle during the Sharks' clash with Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship (URC) fixture on 25 January.
Continue ReadingNews24 | OPINION | Fighting climate change in a Trumpian era
While US President Donald Trump is reversing several environmental justice programmes, the rest of the world should double up on climate efforts, writes Dr Enock Sithole.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Business brief | Sirius picks up another asset; Trump launches sovereign wealth fund, eyes TikTok
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wednesday’s weather: Warm, hot and humidity expected across SA
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple Yellow Level warnings for severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, as well as warning for damaging winds in parts of the Western Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A buying guide for Amphora Wine: The clay pot wine revolution
On 16 November 2024, I attended the Amphora Wine Day in Alentejo, Portugal, an event that attracted 51 producers from seven different countries (including South Africa's Kleine Zalze) and highlighted a renewed fervour in clay pot wine.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Iconic Babyface snubbed: News agency apologises after celebs slam ‘disrespectful’ Grammy interview
Associated Press (AP) has apologised to award-winning musician Babyface after his red-carpet interview was unceremoniously cut short at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cape Town dogfighting: Two arrested, 12 dogs confiscated in separate raids
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town's Law Enforcement Animal Control Unit, has removed 12 dogs in two separate raids just under a week after receiving reports of illegal dogfighting in Ottery and Eerste River.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Trial of former eThekwini councillor accused of killing predecessor finally kicks off
After years of delays, the murder trial of a former eThekwini councillor is finally under way in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban.
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