Day: April 15, 2025
News24 | A toss up! Titans draw short straw in coin toss do-over for TV in Four-Day Series final
The captains of the Lions and the Titans were understandably incensed by the fact that they had to attend a coin toss twice at the delayed start of the Four-Day Series final that ended in a draw.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘My testicles are not the same’: Joshlin kidnapping accused details alleged police assault
One of the accused in the kidnapping trial of the missing Joshlin Smith testified on Tuesday about the alleged brutal police assault he endured at a nearby beach shortly before being taken to the police station in Saldanha Bay.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Department of Justice cleans house, 54 officials dismissed
The department meant to lead the charge against corruption, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, removed the log from its own eye by dismissing 54 officials for a range of offences.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wednesday’s weather: Rain to batter KZN, Eastern Cape; cloudy and cool for rest of SA
The South African Weather Service has warned of widespread showers and thundershowers in most regions, including KwaZulu-Natal and along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Family of ANC stalwart Chief Luthuli challenges 1967 death ruling in re-opened inquest
The daughter-in-law of ANC stalwart and former president of the party, Chief Albert John Luthuli, says the family never believed that his death had been an accident.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Sanlam’s R925m part sale of MultiChoice’s insurance unit to Santam becomes unconditional
The deal will allow Santam to cross-sell other general insurance products to MultiChoice’s SA subscriber base of about 8 million.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Dad’s worst nightmare; SA orders Taiwan to move embassy: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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Continue ReadingNews24 | Uncertainty risks higher rates, says Reserve Bank
South Africa's central bank cautioned that borrowing costs around the world are likely to remain higher for longer as it grows doubtful about the inflation outlook amid US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade tariffs.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Matatiele man accused of rape abandons bail in high-tension Cape Town court appearance
An alleged serial rapist linked to multiple cases in Matatiele has abandoned his bail application in the Strand Magistrate's Court. The man, 30, originally from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, faces nine charges including rape, robbery, and attempted murder.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Joshlin Smith trial: Torture allegations, conflicting statements as accused testifies
One of the accused in the kidnapping trial of the missing Joshlin Smith returned to the witness stand on Tuesday for the continuation of his cross-examination in the trial-within-a-trial, challenging the admissibility of confessions two of the accused made to the police.
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