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While most claims are paid out as they should be, thousands last year were not. Some of the main reasons include fraud, non-disclosure of material information, and policy lapses. Insurers may also fail to pay out in the case of suicides. For more financial stories, go to the News24 Business front page.Most life and funeral insurance policies pay out as they should, giving South African families the protection they need when a breadwinner dies or a family member needs a funeral. The latest statistics from South African life and funeral insurers are evidence of this showing that close to 96 percent of claims lodged…

Tristan Stubbs’ knock of 76 runs was one of the positives from the Proteas’ loss against the West Indies. (Daniel Prentice/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.

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.