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The deep excavation on the Republic Mess, a 70-year-old water pipe in Randburg. (Alex Patrick/News24) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa approved a law to set up a new agency that will develop and manage the country’s water infrastructure and attract financing for new projects.The law establishes the “National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency” to “enable South Africa to expand bulk water infrastructure and improve the management of existing water assets to ensure water security over the next decade,” the presidency said in a statement on Tuesday. Africa’s most industrialised nation faces frequent water outages due to dilapidated infrastructure and inadequately…
Daniel Evans in action against Karen Khachanov at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on 27 August 2024. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Britain’s Dan Evans beat Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the longest-ever match at the US Open on Tuesday.Evans’ 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4 win lasted five hours and 35 minutes.Evans appeared out of it when he trailed 0-4 in the final set.For more US Open news, visit our dedicated live blog.Daniel Evans rallied from 0-4 down in the final set to beat Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open history on Tuesday, a five-hour,…
Ten people died in an accident. (Duncan Alfreds/News24) A bus accident in Limpopo has resulted in 10 deaths.The bus reportedly overturned when the driver went over a roundabout at a high speed.More than 30 others were injured in the accident.Ten people were killed in a bus accident in Limpopo on Tuesday night.Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Violet Mathye said that the victims – who were travelling to Johannesburg from Zimbabwe – died on the N1 highway near Makhado just before midnight.Mathye confirmed that the five men and five women were all foreign nationals.More than 30 others were injured,…
Siblings Rushil and Nishani Singh (Graphic by Sharlene Rood) 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.
Some victims who called the police to report a crime said officers never arrived at the scene, according to Stats SA. (Trevor Bohatch/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.
The Springboks celebrate after beating the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final. (David Rogers/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.
Police arrested a 40-year-old Zambian national at OR Tambo last week. They believed he was the kingpin behind a spate of kidnappings for ransom. (Halden Krog/The Times/Gallo 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.
Travel Ventures International sold worthless travel vouchers from its website. (Kwanchaichaiudom/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.
Eben Etzebeth of the Springboks celebrates following The Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium. (Morgan Hancock/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.
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke. (GCIS/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.