Month: July 2025
News24 | Lesotho declares state of disaster over mass unemployment as US tariffs devastate economy
The southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho has declared a national “state of disaster” over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs and aid cuts.
Continue ReadingNews24 | R7m transformer theft: Implicated Tshwane officials released on bail
The Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to three City of Tshwane officials accused of stealing a transformer valued at R7 million.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The ‘big, beautiful’ Trump tariff explainer with William Brederode
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Continue ReadingNews24 | Wednesday’s weather: Fine, cold and cool in SA, with damaging winds in KZN
The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging winds in the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, while fine and cold conditions with isolated showers are expected in the Western Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Bavuma, Rickelton headline Cricket SA award nominations
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma and opener Ryan Rickelton are in line for the top awards for the Cricket South Africa (CSA) 2024/25 season award nominations that were announced.
Continue ReadingNews24 | How the ‘Cat’ captured SAPS; Steenhuisen on Trump tariffs; Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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Continue ReadingNews24 | OPINION | Russell Rensburg: This is how SA could respond to US aid cuts
South Africa still lacks an action plan after the withdrawal of US aid for HIV and related health services. But when funds do arrive, how will they be managed? Russell Rensburg suggests the answer may lie in the District Health Programme Grant.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Willie le Roux set for Bok century as Rassie rings the changes for second Italy Test
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has announced his team for the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Kenya: At least 10 killed in anti-government protests
Clashes between police and protesters have turned violent in Kenya, with police firing tear gas at crowds and security forces blocking off access to central Nairobi.
Continue ReadingNews24 | How Japan’s trade effort to woo Trump backfired spectacularly
Despite showing early signs of promise, Japanese efforts backfired spectacularly, leaving negotiators with little time and few palatable options left to avert levies set to strain the world’s fourth-largest economy
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