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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. (Tebogo Letsie/City Press) 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.

Daniel Mthimkhulu with former Prasa executives Mosenngwa Mofi and Lucky Montana during a media briefing on July 6, 2015 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Gallo Images / Beeld / Deaan Vivier) Former head of engineering at the Passenger Rail Association of South Africa (Prasa), Daniel Mthimkhulu, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for falsifying his qualifications and other documents.In early 2022, Mthimkhulu was found guilty on three counts of fraud for falsifying his qualifications and for submitting a fake offer of employment to drive his salary higher.On Tuesday, the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Johannesburg sentenced him to an…

South African batters Chloe Tryon and Laura Wolvaardt Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Cricket South Africa has named a 15-player Proteas squad for next month’s T20 Women’s World Cup.Captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the side with uncapped Seshnie Naidu getting a call-up.The Proteas women take on Pakistan in a three-match T20I series before the World Cup takes place in the UAE in October.For more Proteas news, visit News24 Sport’s dedicated section. There were no surprises as Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a 15-player squad for next month’s T20 Women’s World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt, who will lead the team…

ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo looks on as ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula addresses the media. (Soyiso Maliti/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.

At least 10 people were killed after a bus veered off Van Rhyns Pass in the Western Cape on Monday. (Western Cape Provincial Mobility department) Ten seasonal farmworkers have died after a bus swerved off Van Rhyns Pass on Monday. At least 29 others have been hospitalised. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.Western Cape police say 10 people have died after a bus carrying about 42 passengers swerved off Van Rhyns Pass in the Western Cape shortly after 17:00 on Monday.Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said that the bus was carrying seasonal workers from Keimoes, in the Northern Cape,…

The South African economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter. The growth rate was slightly weaker than economists expected. According to polls by Reuters and Bloomberg, their median estimate was 0.5%. After previously reporting that real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2024, Statistics SA revised this number to 0.0% (unchanged). Real GDP reached its highest quarterly level in the second quarter of 2024. Constant 2015 prices, seasonally adjusted. Source: Statistics SAThe finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas and water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum in the second quarter, reports Statistics SA.Industry…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has challenged his team to get six points in their opening two matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Uganda and South Sudan. (Lefty Shivambu/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.

These touching stories highlight the profound impact of both grand gestures and small acts of love, showcasing the beauty and wonder of romantic experiences. (Photo: Getty Images / Catherine Ledner) 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.

Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier announced budget cuts. (Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images) The Western Cape Department of Education plans to cut over 2 400 teaching posts in the province in the 2025 academic year.The move is due to a national budget shortfall amounting to R3.8 billion. Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier announced last week that some contract teachers would not have their contracts renewed.Cape Town is set to lose a total of 1 674 teaching posts in January next year, while the Cape Winelands district will see 299 teaching post being slashed due to severe budget shortfalls amounting to R3.8 billion. The Western Cape Department…

The Whitey Basson Distribution Centre in Brackenfell is Shoprite’s second largest. (News24/Nick Wilson) 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.