Day: April 25, 2025
News24 | Kruger Park rhino poacher sentenced to 20 years in prison
The Skukuza Regional Court sentenced a convicted Kruger National Park rhino poacher on Thursday to 20 years of direct imprisonment.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ben Winks | Kill the Boer: What do the courts’ rulings mean for our political discourse?
Do the courts' recent rulings mean that "Shoot the Boer" can never be considered hate speech? Of course not, writes Ben Winks, who reflects on what the judgments mean for our political discourse.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Godongwana created a ‘fiscal and governance vacuum’ through Budget failures, charges EFF
The EFF, in a letter to the National Assembly speaker, expressed "its deepest concern regarding the fiscal and governance vacuum created by" the finance minister's "failure to table a lawful and credible budget before the end of the financial year".
Continue ReadingNews24 | Stellenbosch Municipality’s court bid to make owner fix plot where young couple died fails
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed Stellenbosch Municipality's bid to compel a property owner on Bird Street to rehabilitate a water-filled hole where a teenage couple died. Their vehicle was found submerged in water on the vacant plot in October 2022.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Court rules special plea from Magashule’s ex-PA be dealt with before asbestos trial
The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has decided to deal with a special plea raised by Moroadi Cholota - former Free State premier Ace Magashule's ex-assistant and one of his co-accused in the asbestos case - before continuing with the main trial.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rob Houwing | Goodbye 7-1 split? Why Sacha could sway Bok Bomb Squad balance
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's box of skills seems perfect for Springbok Bomb Squad use in key 2025 games as he matures, writes Rob Houwing.
Continue ReadingNews24 | MTN reports cybersecurity breach affecting customer data
Africa's largest mobile operator MTN said on Thursday it has experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorised access to personal information of some customers in certain markets.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A life well lived: Gogo Mdala, a ‘library of knowledge’, dies at 116 in Soshanguve
Jeri Elizabeth Mnguni, affectionately known as Gogo Mdala, leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and cultural wisdom.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nominations are open for News24’s Young Mandelas 2025 – here’s how to enter
Nominations have opened once again for News24’s annual Young Mandelas of the Future newsroom initiative. News24 is calling for entries across the nation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Durban roads closed as heavy rains continue to lash the metro
Roads have been closed in Durban and surrounding areas, as heavy rain and flooding continued to batter the area on Friday morning.
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