Day: April 15, 2026
News24 | ‘He is more than qualified’ – Ramaphosa on Meyer as US ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa stands by his decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Illegal’ Israel High Court hearing takes aim at security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israel’s High Court was hearing four petitions backed by the country’s attorney general that sought to oust hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tyla scores 4 American Music Award nods and teases Zara Larsson collab
Tyla has received four nominations at the American Music Awards, which takes place on 25 May 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Defiant Iran demands $270 billion in US, Israel war compensation ahead of talks
Iran has demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the US and Israel’s attacks, as the country remains defiant and regional powers continue their attempts to mediate an end to the conflict.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cape Town woman, 59, first and fastest to swim four Robben Island crossings in ‘skins’
Endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy has completed a historic quadruple crossing between Robben Island and the mainland – nearly 30km in just over 10 hours – without a wetsuit, and awaits Guinness World Records ratification of her achievement.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Cape Flats Grade R girl helps blind parents – who want her school dream to come true
In the heart of the Cape Flats, a 6-year-old girl is proving that age is no obstacle to making a meaningful impact.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pope Leo warns of democracies sliding into ‘majoritarian tyranny’ after Trump attack
Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny”, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff on social media.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Iran war ceasefire talks could resume in 2 days, as Trump pushes for ‘grand bargain’
Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, US President Donald Trump said, after the collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nkabinde Inquiry witness list shrinks as Booysen withdraws
The Nkabinde Commission faces mounting challenges as retired Major General Johan Booysen withdraws from testifying, further depleting the evidence leaders’ witness roster.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer named as next US ambassador
Veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer has been appointed South Africa’s new ambassador to the US, the presidency has confirmed to News24.
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