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Percy Tau (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos omitted Percy Tau from the squad due to recent criticism of his performances and to protect the player from undue pressure.Tau’s uncertain situation at Al Ahly, including limited playing time and transfer speculation, further influenced Broos’ decision.The Belgian stressed the need for fully fit and mentally prepared players for the vital Afcon qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan.For more Bafana news, go to the News24 dedicated local soccer page.Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shed light on his decision to leave Percy Tau out of the…

Residents in the north of Durban have been without water for more than eight days. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

OneDayOnly is investigating a security incident after a third party leaked supplier information and contact information. (Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

The Johannesburg metro council votes during the 24th Ordinary sitting on Thursday. (Alex Patrick/News24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Newly appointed mayor Lincoln de Bruyn was expected to announce his mayoral committee members during a special council meeting. (Supplied) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Blue Label Telecoms, SA’s biggest prepaid airtime provider and the largest Cell C shareholder, saw a dip in operating profits for the year to end June as it continues to support the mobile operator. But it’s more optimistic about Cell C’s potential.

The Johannesburg Council voted in favour of writing off billions of rand in unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure on a matter on Thursday during the 24th Ordinary Council Sitting. (Alex Patrick/News24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo. (Supplied/Kwathole Conexion) Legendary actors Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo were awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2nd annual Golden Elephant Ceremony.The awards ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Dr John Kani Theatre (Market Theatre, Newtown).The pair have starred in multiple productions dating back to the 90s.On Wednesday, legendary actors Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2nd annual Golden Elephant Ceremony. The awards ceremony was held at the Dr John Kani Theatre (Market Theatre, Newtown).The Golden Elephant Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrate South African and international talent, whose contributions…

Five alleged Eastern Cape extortionists, accused of terrorising staff at a Mthatha complex for schoolchildren with disabilities, were denied bail. (Suné Payne/GroundUp) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Executive mayor of the City of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink. (Deaan Vivier/Netwerk24) ActionSA in Tshwane has announced it will be joining the ANC, EFF and ACDP to vote out Mayor Cilliers Brink and by extension, the DA-led multiparty coalition. The four parties held an impromptu press briefing outside Tshwane House on Thursday afternoon, where the announcement was made. They said while they have not yet entered into a formal coalition agreement, they would team up to vote Brink out through a motion of no confidence. Thereafter, discussions will be held about formalising a coalition and who will get the mayoral chain. If ActionSA, which…