Day: October 17, 2025
News24 | Outrage after 2 teens shot dead near Riverlea Secondary School in Joburg
The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed outrage after two teenagers were shot dead outside Riverlea Secondary School in Johannesburg.
Continue ReadingNews24 | AG wants KZN depts of education, health, transport placed under ‘enhanced’ watch
At least 18 material irregularities related to non-compliance and suspected fraud have been identified by the Auditor-General in the KwaZulu-Natal provincial departments’ 2024/25 financial year review.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UPDATE | Deveney Nel killer sentenced to 25 years in prison after plea bargain
The teenager who killed Grade 10 Overberg High School pupil Deveney Nel has been sentenced to an effective 25 years in prison by the Western Cape High Court.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mango founder fell to his death — now his son reportedly faces police scrutiny
Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open following reports his son has become a suspect.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UPDATE | Failed brakes and speeding led to deadly Limpopo bus crash, says minister
A preliminary investigation into the horrific Limpopo bus crash that claimed the lives of 43 people has revealed that the vehicle was speeding and unroadworthy, with only half of its brakes functioning at the time of the accident.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rand weaker on risk aversion, geopolitical jitters
The rand weakened on Friday as investors pared exposure to riskier assets on geopolitical tensions, speculation about US rate cuts, and the prolonged US government shutdown.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Never again should food ever be used as a weapon’: Ramaphosa uses summit to slam Israel
President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned Israel for allegedly using food as a weapon against Palestinians in Gaza.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Too much pap and bread, not enough broccoli: SA’s complex food security crisis
Although food security has improved, almost 12% of households with children still go hungry at times.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Madagascar’s coup leader sworn in as president
Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests
Continue ReadingNews24 | New financing considered to combat invasive plants and ensure biodiversity
Some of the world’s leading conservation nonprofits are exploring a bond tied to the rate of clearing invasive vegetation and a sustainable fund to protect more of South Africa’s wild areas.
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