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An intense cold front bringing snow to some areas of the country is resulting in damaging coastal winds, rains and waves that threaten infrastructure, the South African Weather Service forecast Sunday.Snow-covered landscape near Ceres, Western Cape on Monday. Photo: Derick van Zyl High-speed winds winds could also pose difficulty to navigation in some offshore areas.There’s been an increase in vessels using the route as ships avoid attacks in the Red Sea. The impact of the disruption has been most acutely felt in container shipping, with about 690 vessels currently sailing around the Cape of Good Hope.The conditions “will impact vessel movement and…
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. (OJ Koloti/Gallo Images) On the eve of the first Test between the Springboks and Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced it would no longer broadcast the highly anticipated Inbound Series between rugby’s world number one and two teams.The world champion Springboks drew first blood in the two-match series with a 27-20 victory at a sold-out Loftus.The public broadcaster announced on Friday that, following urgent litigation at the Competition Appeal Court over the rights to broadcast, it had been compelled to review its decision to continue with the sub-licence agreement with…
This handout image, courtesy of Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and part of the investigative files, shows actor Alec Baldwin being processed after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. (Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office/AFP) A historic trial is set to unfold in a Wild West frontier town, capturing widespread attention.Actor Alec Baldwin will face manslaughter charges this week in a high-profile court case.The tragic on-set accident involving Baldwin has deeply polarised public opinion and sparked intense debate.A long-awaited showdown will take place this week in a historic Wild West frontier town, with both sides seeking justice for a fatal…
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma. (Deaan Vivier/Netwerk24) Days after the MK Party (MKP) withdrew its Electoral Court application to have the 2024 general elections declared null and void, party leader Jacob Zuma maintained that evidence that vote-rigging had occurred was “as big as an elephant”.However, the party is yet to produce the evidence.News24 recently reported that the MKP’s lawyer, Barnabas Xulu, had written to the IEC’s legal team to confirm the “temporary” withdrawal. 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…
(Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg/ Getty Images) The pendulum seems to be swinging back in South Africa’s direction – notwithstanding our self-inflicted economic malaise, says Nick Hedley.South Africa’s standing in Africa has no doubt improved in the wake of a peaceful transition to coalition politics – just as instability grows north of our borders. For a long time, South Africa was considered the ‘gateway to Africa’ for global companies and investors that wanted in on the next big growth story. Our strong institutions, robust financial services sector, and good infrastructure made us the obvious entry point for a multinational with African aspirations. South Africans…
Proteas Test captain and batter Temba Bavuma taking to the field. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) Captain Temba Bavuma returns as the Proteas named their 16-man squad for next month’s two-match Test series against West Indies.Matthew Breetzke was rewarded for his maiden Test call-up after a solid domestic season with the bat.The Proteas, who are competing in the Major League Cricket, will join the squad in the Caribbean.For more on the Proteas, visit News24’s dedicated section.Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad announced on Monday his 16-man squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies, which starts on 7 August.Temba Bavuma is back…
A minibus taxi was stuck along the R58 between Barkly East and Elliot due to snowfalls on Monday morning. (Supplied/Eastern Cape Transport Department) Eastern Cape traffic officials are on high alert after snowfall in high-lying areas. The Barkly Pass on the R58 between Barkly East and Elliot was closed on Monday morning. Other mountainous routes in the province also face possible closure.Eastern Cape traffic officials have closed Barkly Pass, on the R58 route between Barkly East and Elliot, on Monday morning due to heavy snowfalls, while closure of other mountainous routes in the province is imminent.Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Unathi…
(Mlungisi Louw/Netwerk24) AutoZone, SA’s largest privately owned automotive parts retailer, has entered business rescue after reporting it has failed to get to grips with its debt pile in an increasingly challenging South African economy.The company, formerly part of JSE-listed Super Group, trades out of 190 leased premises and has over 1 450 employees. In its notice to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, filed on 5 July, it said that following a private equity transaction in 2014 its performance has not met expectations, with lender Absa ultimately refusing to give a further extension after its debt matured at the end of…
Handre Pollard during the 2024 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on 6 July 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) The Bomb Squad explodedWhen the second-half cavalry rolled in on the 50th-minute mark, there was a muffled cheer from the Loftus Versfeld crowd.They knew the value of a fresh group of six forwards to see out the second half, but also, being knowledgeable, understood the change would require the group to get to grips with the game, its pace and its nuances before finding their stride in the last 10 minutes.…
Thando Thabethe at the 2024 Durban July. (Supplied) The Durban July 2024 brought a splash of creativity and elegance with its theme “Ride the Wave.” While the theme could easily be linked to the ocean, its abstract nature allowed for a multitude of interpretations. Some saw the theme as an invitation to explore oceanic hues and aquatic motifs, while others took a more metaphorical approach, embodying the movement, fluidity, and rhythm of waves in their attire.There are several interpretations guests could have considered: South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24…