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The police seized a Range Rover and two other vehicles during the arrest of five suspected kidnappers at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. (Supplied/SAPS) Five people have been arrested following a foiled kidnapping.The police set a trap to catch the suspected kidnappers.The operation followed a tip-off that a woman intended to have her employer kidnapped.Five suspected kidnappers were arrested when the police foiled a kidnapping in Johannesburg on Friday.According to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the five people were taken into custody at Melrose Arch.”South African Police Service Crime Intelligence and organised crime operatives, including the Hawks, have been working…

The African penguins on St Croix Island. (Raggy Charters Marine Eco Cruises/Facebook) 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.

Mike Lynch, former chief executive officer of Autonomy Corp departs the Rolls Building on June 27, 2019 in London, England. (Dan Kitwood/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.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie (Luke Daniel/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.

The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation. PHOTO: Darren Stewart, Gallo Images Five people died in a car accident near Marquard in the Free State on Friday night.Road Traffic Management Corporation spokesperson Simon Zwane said the accident happened on the R707 just before 22:00.A BMW and a Kia collided head-on, resulting in the death of two men and three women.”According to information, the black BMW was travelling on the R707 from Senekal in the direction of Marquard, and the white Kia was travelling from Marquard in the direction of Senekal when they collided head-on, approximately 4km from…

Jean-Marc Johannes, a popular skater from Athlone, has landed his tenth international medal and entered the Guinness World Records. (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.

EV charging stations. (Phonlamai Photo / Getty Images) Electric vehicles and charging stations rolled out by Eskom in a new pilot project will not result in cars or trucks that are ultimately powered by coal, even though the dirtiest fossil fuel dominates its generation capacity, according to the company’s chair.The pilot programme announced Thursday will put 20 light delivery vehicles and trucks on the road, plus five sites across the country for the EVs to plug in.The uptake of electric-powered cars by the utility supports government plans to increase their use and production, but raised questions on social…

Orlando Pirates’ Karim Kimvuidi and Monnapule Saleng are among the club’s players who have been busy while some of their domestic rivals are still in pre-season due to the delayed start of the league. (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.

Monster High® Rave’N Wednesday Doll. (Courtesy of Mattel) Calling all Wednesday Addams enthusiasts! Mattel has dropped a delightfully creepy surprise as fans eagerly count down the days to the highly anticipated second season of the smash-hit Netflix show. Get ready to embrace your inner goth with the brand-new Wednesday Addams Collection, featuring a line-up of Wednesday Addams Monster High dolls.According to a press release by the company, characters from the show inspire the dolls, “these ghoulishly gorgeous dolls and miniaturised figurines will have fans channelling their inner macabre as they listen to Goo Goo Muck while playing out adventures…

They face charges including murder, attempted murder and defeating the ends of justice. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart). Three people face murder charges after the bodies of two women were found on a Limpopo farm.The decomposing bodies were found in a pigsty.The women went missing after visiting the farm last week.A Limpopo farmer and his two employees have appeared in court after the decomposing bodies of two women were found in a pigsty on the farmer’s property.Zachariah Olivier, 60, and his two employees – Adriaan De Wet, 19, and William Musoro, 45 – appeared in the Mankweng Magistrate’s…