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All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu, left, and loose forward Ardie Savea. (Hannah Peters/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.

(Serhii Hryshchyshen/Getty) Annual consumer price inflation sank from 5.1% in June to 4.6% in July – the lowest level since July 2021, and within a whisker of the SA Reserve Bank’s target level of 4.5%.This paves the way for an interest rate cut in September.(Statistics SA) Lower fuel prices in July helped to trim transport costs.Also, prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages slowed further to 4.5% in July, from 4.6% in June.Food inflation has slowed considerably from a high of 9% in November last year and is currently at its lowest level since the height of the pandemic, in…

South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai tees off on the 15th hole during the practice round ahead of the Women’s Open at St Andrews Old Course on Tuesday. (Luke Walker/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.

The state is forking out billions for care programmes in prisons and that aimed at reintegrating inmates. (Mdu Ndzingi/ Drum Magazine/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.

Residents and police officers walk through flooded and damaged roads in Riverlands, in the Swartland district, on 8 August 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP) 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.

Airlink is hoping that the acquisition of a 25% stake in the company by Qatar Airways will help give the South African regional airline global reach. (Airlink/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.

Phil Foden of Manchester City. (Marc Atkins/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.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios This Is Me… Now: A Love Story at Dolby Theatre on 13 February 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) US singer and actor Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from her husband Ben Affleck after two years of marriage.Lopez filed for divorce on 20 August in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and listed 26 April 2024 as the date of separation, according to TMZ.Lopez married the actor and filmmaker in July 2022, having first met in 2002 on the set of the crime comedy Gigli.US…

(Javier Ghersi/Getty Images) South Africa’s economy likely avoided a recession in the second quarter, with improvements in manufacturing, retail, and wholesale trade sales.Analysts predict 0.5% GDP growth for second quarter, supported by lower inflation and improved electricity supply.Business confidence has risen post-election, with the rand rallying and hopes for economic reforms and investment.For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page.South Africa’s economy probably avoided tipping into a recession in the second quarter, handing the country’s new coalition government a much-needed base to build on over the rest of the year.Stronger readings from manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade…

Jeanine Boshoff and her son, Aden Lewis. Aden was killed in the car crash that left her fighting for her life. (Supplied by Tanya Behr) 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.