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South Africa para-cyclist Pieter du Preez competes for bronze at the Paris Paralympics. (Roger Sedres/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.

South African poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni dies after short illness (Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images) South African praise poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni’s memorial service will be held at The Market Theatre. The 47-year-old died on Saturday after a short illness.The funeral arrangements are currently being finalised, with the service expected to take place next week.Details for praise poet Dr Jessica Mbangeni’s memorial service have been announced.According to family spokesperson Zilungelo Mbangeni, the 47-year-old poet was rushed to hospital after suddenly falling ill.”It was just a short illness, just a week, and then last night she went to the hospital.…

Fourteen years after Gaston Savoi and Fernando Praderi, some of their Intaka companies and employees, as well as officials and ANC politicians in the Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), were charged with fraud, money laundering and racketeering, some of these cases are believed to be brought to a head in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, 5 September.This follows the “confidential” appearance of the two Uruguayan businessmen in the High Court in Kimberley on Tuesday, 3 September, without their former co-accused. The two are also known in the media as the Amigos.Savoi, who used to live in Cape Town,…

Captain Siya Kolisi of the Springboks (Will Russell/Gallo Images) There was good news for Springbok fans on Wednesday as captain Siya Kolisi was training with the squad at Cape Town Stadium ahead of Saturday’s Test match against the All Blacks.Kolisi has been a major doubt for the fixture after leaving the field at Ellis Park this past weekend having suffered a nasty knock to the face from Sam Cane. Kolisi’s face was badly swollen in the aftermath, but that swelling had come down significantly by Wednesday and he was on the field with the squad to train, suggesting he is…

Ford Transit Supervan (Supplied, Ford) 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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the South Africa and China Business Forum in Beijing. (@PresidencyZA/X, formerly Twitter) 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.

Orlando Pirates’ midfielder Thalente Mbatha credits hard work for his rise at the club that saw him earn his first Bafana Bafana call up ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. (Alche Greeff/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.

Bucie Nkomo. (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images) Bucie Nkomo said she is now in a good space after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.The musician said the diagnosis made sense and could explain her behaviour.Bucie recently made a musical comeback after a hiatus.Singer and songwriter Bucie Nkomo recently opened up about being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In an interview with David Mashabela, the songstress shared her mental health journey.BPD is a mental illness that severely impacts a person’s ability to manage their emotions. “It’s not something that we talk about enough as Africans; it’s still very taboo; it’s as if you are…

General Georg Meiring, the first chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) appointed by former statesman Nelson Mandela, has died.In a statement issued by the South African Defence Force Association, the Meiring family confirmed that the retired general, aged 84, died on Tuesday afternoon.”He passed on peacefully, in the company of his family, at 16:39 at his home in Pretoria,” the statement says.Meiring was the last chief of the apartheid-era South African Defence Force and the first chief of the SANDF from 1994 to 1998, when he retired.He is survived by his wife, Ännchen; his sons, Pieter, Wouter…

Thabiso Sikwane during Ponds Launch In South Africa August 01, 2013 in Johannesburg. (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images) Radio and television personality Thabiso Enid Sikwane will be commemorated at a memorial service on Friday at 3C Ministries, Irene Centurion. The 50-year-old died in the early hours of Saturday in hospital after suffering from a headache.”I’d like to confirm that it is true. She fell sick on Wednesday and was complaining of a headache.””She was taken to the hospital, and she left us in the early hours of this morning. The family is awaiting the results of the autopsy, and only then will…