Day: April 2, 2025
News24 | Medical schemes dealt blow in dispute over cheaper, basic plans
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled against an application by the Board of Healthcare Funders seeking to compel the Council for Medical Schemes to allow medical aids to provide cheaper versions of their products.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Guide to Budget chaos; Fan hangs on for dear life: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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Continue ReadingNews24 | DA to fight VAT hike in court, accuses ANC and allies of ignoring parliamentary rules
The ANC's main partner in the government of national unity has revealed that it intends to challenge the VAT hike in court.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Three appear in court for another fraud case at University of Fort Hare
Three people appeared in the Alice Magistrate's Court, Eastern Cape, on Wednesday for alleged R1.4 million fraud at the University of Fort Hare.
Continue ReadingNews24 | An idiot’s guide to the Budget and GNU chaos
The battle over SA's national Budget has big consequences. But it is also very confusing. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what’s going on.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Elon Musk to step back from US government role, Trump tells Cabinet – reports
US President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet and other close contacts that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role, according to reports.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Kidnapping accused’s bail hearing delayed due to defence lawyers’ no-show
Five men accused of kidnapping an Ethiopian businessman in Johanneburg will remain behind bars until next week to find out if their bail application will be heard, after their lawyers failed to show up to court.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Stellies hold Zamalek to a draw as Confederation Cup destiny to now be determined in Cairo
Stellenbosch squandered the golden opportunity of home advantage in their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg, settling for a goalless stalemate against Egyptian giants Zamalek at the DHL Stadium on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Be free, my son, Pinetown father told 11-year-old before allegedly shooting wife dead
An SA National Defence Force reservist from KwaZulu-Natal, who is accused of killing his wife, uttered the words, "Be free, my son" to his 11-year-old after he walked into the couple's bedroom before several gunshots rang out.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | Prayers, cheers and tears as televangelist Tim Omotoso is acquitted after 8 years
After eight years behind bars on more than 60 charges ranging from rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking, Nigerian televangelist Pastor Timothy Omotoso is a free man – and the judge presiding over the case has laid the blame squarely at the prosecution's feet.
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