Day: April 21, 2025
News24 | Nick Hedley | How SA can avoid its looming water crisis
SA will need to become a much more water-efficient country in the years ahead. The state can draw on lessons from the private sector for this, writes Nick Hedley.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mpumelelo Mkhabela | Time for reform is not on crisis-riddled Ramaphosa’s side
As the downhill to Cyril Ramaphosa's presidency begins, the imminent waning of his influence makes it more difficult to implement effective reforms. Ramaphosa must up his game now, writes Mpumelelo Mkhabela.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Champion of the poor’: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba pays tribute to Pope Francis
Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has said that Pope Francis will be remembered as a champion and custodian of the poor's hopes and dreams.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Love in full bloom? Anele Mdoda showered with congratulations over Xhosa ‘wedding’ pics
Fans are buzzing with excitement over rumours that radio star Anele Mdoda and lawyer Bonelela "Buzza" James may have celebrated a traditional Xhosa wedding, though no official confirmation has been released.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wandile Sihlobo | Zelensky is in SA this week. Why wheat should be on the agenda
Wandile Sihlobo explains why there is room for a deeper conversation about how South Africa could import more wheat from Ukraine.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Easter weekend road death toll reaches 26, hundreds arrested for drunk driving
A total of 26 people have thus far died in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the Easter weekend, authorities said.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cape Town fintech outfit Stitch attracts R2bn as it looks to ensure seamless SA shopping
Cape Town fintech firm Stitch, involved in the payment needs of the likes of MTN, Courier Guy, and Mr D, has announced another R1-billion funding round.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UPDATE | Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Electric cars on SA’s roads expected to grow six-fold by 2030 – analysis
Electric cars on South Africa's roads are set to grow- but adoption is held back by costs, policy gaps and electricity supply constraints.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Stolen TVs and linen: When guests clean you out, your insurance may not pay out
Some accommodation hosts have to deal with guests that end up stealing appliances and linen. Regular insurance policies are no help as they don't cover hosts' losses in cases of no forced entry.
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