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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has demanded action and answers from his top brass about three of law enforcement’s most urgent challenges: border control, Crime Intelligence appointments, and a political killings task team he accuses of not ‘adding any value’.
“There’s no way that [Nigeria’s] industry could continue to sustain itself and provide the required quality of service under the present structure,” said Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO, after telecommunications firms sought approval from the regulator.
Law enforcement officials in Cape Town and George worked tirelessly over the December holidays to ensure alcohol was kept off the beaches, as tens of thousands of bathers flocked to the province’s pristine beaches for the festive season.
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has declared as unconstitutional and invalid the City of Johannesburg’s controversial VIP protection policy, which – in its current form – allows for ten bodyguards for the mayor, eight for the speaker and as many as five for other members of the mayoral committee and committee chairs.
Donald Trump ally Elon Musk made a string of posts on the X platform questioning Keir Starmer’s record, calling for the release from prison of far-right agitator Tommy Robinson, and saying “only” Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party can “save” Britain.
Climate events have hit 22 million South Africans since 1980 and caused R113 billion in damage. Experts suggest using upgraded building materials and reliable weather indicators could mitigate the effects, but this could come with a hefty price tag.
The South African Weather Service has warned of a heatwave affecting the northern parts of the Eastern Cape until Saturday, while isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over the central and eastern areas of the country.
Sometimes researchers might gloss over problems with their findings as long as they feel that the overall message will lead to good outcomes for society. This often has unintended consequences. The bungled health warning over black plastic spatulas was a case in point, says Faye Flam.
It’s a Lifestyle is a weekly lifestyle column by News24 Life deputy editor Kaunda Selisho. This week, Kaunda shares her personal journey of consistency in wellness and encourages readers to find meaningful ways to align their New Year resolutions with their deepest desires.
A plane is the last place you should behave badly – you will be escorted off it if it’s still on the ground, or restrained if it’s airborne. Not only do cabin crew have the legal right to restrain you with “flex cuffs”, fellow passengers can too.