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Photo: Massimo Rivera/Getty Black frost hit crops in South Africa’s northernmost Limpopo province, with a key farmers’ organisation warning of looming food shortages in the region. Potato, tomato and many other vegetables experienced damage after black frost affected the province on Sunday morning, TLU SA said in a statement. Farmers also reported damage to infrastructure such as water pipes.“Feedback from members and other farmers indicates that tremendous losses have been suffered and that food shortages can be experienced from the province,” TLU SA North Chairman Henk van de Graaf said.Growers in the Soutpansberg mountain region, Levubu, Marble Hall, Arabie and…
Tiger Woods tees off during a Pro-Am prior to The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades on 14 February 2024. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Keegan Bradley was named US Ryder Cup captain for 2025 after Tiger Woods reportedly declined.Bradley to lead the team at Bethpage Black, aiming to reclaim the title from Europe.PGA President John Lindert highlighted Bradley’s passion and experience as key.Keegan Bradley was named captain of the United States team for the 2025 Ryder Cup on Monday, taking over the position after Tiger Woods reportedly turned down the role.Bradley, 38, has played in…
Saps’ elite Special Task Force unit rescued two kidnapping victims in Benoni on Monday afternoon. (Saps/Supplied) Two kidnapping victims were rescued in Gauteng on Monday.The men were allegedly kidnapped in Benoni on Sunday.One of the alleged kidnappers was shot dead, four were taken into custody, and a sixth was wounded in the shootout.Two kidnapping victims have been rescued in the latest operation aimed at cracking down on kidnapping syndicates in Benoni.During the operation, four alleged kidnappers were taken into custody; one was wounded in a shootout and taken to hospital, and a sixth was shot dead.The South African Police…
Pete Samu of the Brumbies (L). (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) Rugby Australia assumed ownership of the ACT Brumbies to centralize control of domestic rugby.Brumbies follow NSW Waratahs in ceding control, while Queensland Reds and Western Force resist.Centralization aims to improve performance by pooling resources, similar to New Zealand and Ireland.Rugby Australia assumed ownership of the ACT Brumbies on Tuesday, as the governing body’s push for greater control of the domestic game gained momentum.Faced with a precarious financial position and a decline in their international standing, Rugby Australia has been looking to take control of the country’s four Super…
Thabo Mothiba braves the cold weather to beg for money to support his daughter. (Marvin Charles/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.
Police rescued initiates from illegal initiation schools in Johannesburg. (Thulani Mbele/Gallo Images/Sowetan) 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.
Discovery has been ordered to remove or amend a misleading advert for severe illness benefits. (Enes Evren/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.
Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs has been entrusted with the number three spot for the West Indies Test series next month. (Roger Sedres/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 National Assembly’s portfolio committees are expected to elect chairpersons on Tuesday. (Jaco Marais/Netwerk24) 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.
Mud. Snow. Rain. Do you know how to use your vehicle best during extreme South African weather? (Supplied/ Land Rover SA) 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.