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DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is under pressure. (Tebogo Letsie) 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.
Darlington Michaels, best known for his role as Georgie “Papa G” Zamdela on Isidingo, passed away at 78, leaving a lasting legacy in South African entertainment. His career spanned theatre, film, and television, where he became a voice for social change, and he was a beloved figure in pop culture. Despite facing industry challenges, Michaels remained committed to his community and used his platform to educate and inspire young people. For more lifestyle news, go to the News24 Life front page.South Africa has lost one of its most iconic television figures, actor Darlington Michaels, who died on Saturday aged 78 following a…
These serious allegations have forced Parks Tau, the minister of trade, industry and competition, to postpone the announcement of the new lottery license company, which is supposed to start operating when the current holders’ term expires in June next year. (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.
A motion of no confidence against Cilliers Brink, the DA mayor of Tshwane, will be tabled during a council meeting on 26 September. (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.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman exits a SpaceX capsule in Earth’s orbit, in the world’s first private spacewalk on Thursday. (Polaris/X.com/Supplied) The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday.The Dragon spacecraft landed in the ocean at 3:37 am (0737 GMT), a webcast of the splashdown showed, with a recovery team deploying in the pre-dawn darkness to retrieve the capsule and crew.The four-member team led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center, quickly journeying deeper into the cosmos…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects Argentina to be a tough nut to crack at home. (Bertram Malgas/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.
Professor Nokuthula Sibiya is Mangosuthu University of Technology’s first woman vice-chancellor. (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.
Tsakani Maluleke, SA auditor-general (Gallo Images/Darren Stewart) 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.
Wreckage of a sedan that overturned and burst into flames, leaving five people dead and one critically injured in Mpumalanga. (Supplied) Five people have been killed and another was rushed to hospital after a car they were travelling in overturned and burst into flames in Mpumalanga on Sunday morning.The car, which was transporting the six people, overturned on D2945 Road, between Mgobobodzi and Madadeni, at about 03:00.READ | Michaelhouse mourns death of Grade 8 pupil and his parents in horrific head-on collision in KZNThe car went up in flames, leaving five people burnt beyond recognition.According to the Mpumalanga Department…
According to Lebohang Tshishonga, owner of a spaza shop in Katlehong, the solar system is convenient and helpful, considering their electricity problems, which can take up to five hours to resolve. (Johanna Horz/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.