Day: April 22, 2025
News24 | Gold hits record and some SA miners rally as Trump fuels Fed fears
Bullion hit another record Tuesday while the dollar weakened and equities fluctuated as US President Donald Trump's latest salvo against Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell added fuel to fears about the central bank's independence.
Continue ReadingNews24 | EXPLAINER | How will a new pope be chosen? An expert explains the conclave
The next pope will inherit a mixed situation: a church that has grown stronger in certain areas under Francis, yet which grapples with internal divisions and external challenge. Darius von Guttner details how the next pope is chosen.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Property tariff pain: Cape Town homeowners face tough choices
A significant hike in Cape Town property tariffs is expected to heap stress on already stretched middle-income households.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rand reaches best level in weeks as Trump attacks on Fed boss unsettle dollar
The dollar sank to a fresh seven-month low versus the safe-haven yen on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's unrelenting attacks on the Federal Reserve chairman further eroded investor confidence in the US economy.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Easter Festivals Rugby Wrap: Durban sides lay marker as Affies show class at KES Fest
Three of the Durban schools laid down a powerful Easter Weekend marker across the country, while Affies again served a reminder of their forward power that must be taken seriously.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Hamas must ‘sign an agreement’ on Gaza ceasefire with Israel, says US ambassador
The new US ambassador to Israel called on Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release of hostages, in exchange for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Night the police dog hailed a hero after suspected burglar cuts its throat, neck
Night, an Eastern Cape police dog, has been hailed a hero after a suspected burglar cut the canine's throat and neck when police tried to arrest him in connection with a burglary in Providentia, Gqeberha.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Thanks chaps, that was poor’: Dobson laments worst Stormers defence in years
The Stormers narrowly beat Connacht in a game showcasing both their attacking brilliance and defensive shortcomings, with defensive missteps repeatedly exposed.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Buffalo City ANC councillors clash over service delivery in leaked WhatsApp audio clip
An ANC councillor in the Buffalo City Metro has accused a fellow party councillor of incompetence and being wrongfully deployed due to her proximity to the party or municipal leadership while residents are struggling with infrastructure challenges.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘His leadership was marked by a commitment to peace’: SA mourns Pope Francis
As crowds gathered around the Vatican to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, South Africans joined millions around the world to pay tribute to the pontiff who dedicated his life to the poorest and most marginalised.
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