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From left to right, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, a sign language interpreter, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande, and acting president Paul Mashatile at signing of the health compact. (Garth Theunissen/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.

Nomzamo Mbatha attends the NAACP International Entertainment Summit on 13 March 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Leon Bennett/Getty Images For NAACP) Shaka iLembe star Nomzamo Mbatha won an award for Best African Actress in Amsterdam at the 2024 Septimius Awards.The Septimius Awards is an international award ceremony for films, documentaries, shorts, animations, TV shows, and screenplays. Mbatha celebrated her win on Instagram, posting photos from the event.Shaka iLembe star Nomzamo Mbatha won an award for Best African Actress in Amsterdam at the 2024 Septimius Awards earlier this week.Mbatha plays one of the main roles, Nandi, in the Mzansi Magic show and has…

IFP MP Sanele Zondo. (@SaneleZondo0326/X, formerly Twitter) IFP MP Sanele Zondo, who is the party’s whip in the National Assembly and chairs its youth wing, has been put on special leave.This was after his wife levelled abuse and gender-based violence allegations against him.In the interim, IFP Youth Brigade national secretary Mlungisi Mabaso will take over Zondo’s responsibilities.The IFP has put one of its senior lawmakers, Sanele Zondo, on special leave after his wife accused him of gender-based violence.Zondo, a whip in the national Assembly who doubles as the IFP Youth Brigade (IFPYB) chairperson, reported his wife, Simenyiwe Dlomo-Zondo, missing just a…

Panado and Corenza-C manufacturer Adcock Ingram benefitted from strong demand through the cold and flu season. (Kinga Krzeminska/ 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.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. (GCIS/X) South Africa is approaching nearly five months of no load shedding. This is according to Minster in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshaveni.She was reporting back on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.South Africa is on its way to reaching 150 days of no load shedding. Reporting on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet was pleased that South Africa is on its way to achieving this “milestone”.”Today we are on 148 days without load shedding, and this milestone has been achieved…

MK members at the swearing-in ceremony of MK Party members at Goodhope Chamber on 25 June 2024 in Cape Town. (Gallo Images/Brenton Geach) 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.

Stellenbosch FC’s coach, Steve Barker, is confident that the club will be competitive, despite losing their captain and all-time top goalscorer. (Darren Stewart/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.

In its latest leadership shakeup, the MK Party (MKP) has announced that former EFF strongman Floyd Shivambu will be the party’s national organiser.Making the announcement on behalf of party president Jacob Zuma, MKP secretary-general Sifiso Maseko said: “The MK Party will be led by the national high command, which will be the highest [decision-making] body comprising eight officials. “The leadership collective of the high command is president Jacob Zuma, deputy president Dr John Hlophe, secretary-general Dr Sifiso Maseko, the deputy secretary-general is Nombus Mkhize and the national organiser is no other than Floyd Shivambu. The national chair is no other than…

Former midwife Yolande Maritz appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. (Alex Mitchley/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.

An episode of Bluey will be translated into isiZulu. (Ludo Studio/MultiChoice) BBC Studios Africa is dubbing CBeebies content into IsiZulu, Sesotho, Tsonga, and Afrikaans for September.Popular shows like Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Bluey will also be available in these languages.Dubbed episodes will air daily on CBeebies and be available on the BBC Studios Africa YouTube channel.BBC Studios Africa is dubbing some of its kids’ content on CBeebies (DStv 306) into several South African languages for September.CBeebies will air several popular shows in IsiZulu, Sesotho, Tsonga and Afrikaans between 2 and 29 September, daily between 19:00 and 21:00.The…