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In a statement, the SANDF said a hand grenade exploded close to sleeping quarters at a base in Beni. (Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images) The SANDF and Monusco have set up an inquiry into now a hand grenade exploded close to sleeping quarters at a base in Beni in the DRC.The security situation in North Kivu has relapsed, exposing South Kivu to a likely M23 rebel threat.The UN Security Council pleaded for the DRC and Rwanda to stop aiding rebel forces.An incident on Monday claimed the life of an SA National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier stationed with the UN Organisation Stabilisation…
Jasper Philipsen of Belgium and Team Alpecin – Deceuninck celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 111th Tour de France 2024, Stage 10 a 187.3km stage from Orleans to Saint-Amand-Montrond / #UCIWT / on July 09, 2024 in Orleans, France. (Tim de Waele/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…
Eastern Cape traffic officials requested services of a grader machine to clear the snowy R58 route. (Supplied/Eastern Cape Transport Department) After being closed for more than 24 hours due to heavy snowfall, Eastern Cape traffic officials requested the services of grader machines to clear Barkly Pass on the R58 between Barkly East and Elliot.The route was closed on Monday morning and had yet to reopen to traffic late on Tuesday, said Unathi Binqose, the spokesperson for the Eastern Cape’s transport department.”The graders have been brought in to clear the thick blanket of snow that forced the closure of this road for…
Marumo Gallants’ president Abram Sello disagrees with criticism saying that clubs like his who buy promotion rather than earn it on the pitch are killing the spirit of football in the PSL. (Lefty Shivambu/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.
Johannesburg is willing to go back to the drawing board on the R200 surcharge for prepaid electricity. (Luvuyo Mehlwana/Daily Sun) 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.
Kaizer Chiefs’ marketing and commercial director Jessica Motaung made a passionate plea to the club’s supporters to be patient with coach Nasreddine Nabi. (Seshibedi/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.
Attorney Ravindra Maniklall and suspended KZN court president Eric Nzimande. (Nkosikhona Duma/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 JSE building in Sandton. (Fivepointsix/Getty Images) Demand for South African local-currency bonds is surging, driven by optimism around the country’s new broad coalition government and prospects for interest-rate cuts as inflation moderates. The bonds have returned 8.5% in dollar terms since the vote, by far the best performance in a Bloomberg index of emerging-market local-government debt. Turkey has fared next-best with a return of 3.9%, while the average is 0.5%.”South African government bonds have experienced a remarkable rally on the back of the election, outperforming all other EM local markets,” said Christian Wietoska, a strategist at Deutsche Bank…
Dave Heffernan (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / 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.
(L to R) Dillon Windvigel, Dr Karishma Mouton, Shudufhadzo Musida, Manila von Teez, and Kwenzo Ngcobo. (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.