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Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes Peter Bonnington celebrate on the podium during the British Grand Prix.(Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images) Lewis Hamilton showed he was in the mood to win at the British Grand Prix on Sunday when he snapped at his engineer on team radio.”When I am told to shut up, I know it is ‘game on’ and he’s going for victory,” long-serving.” Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington said after Hamilton’s “fairy tale” triumph. 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…
Stella Artois at the Durban July The Durban July took South Africa by storm on Saturday with the hottest fashion garments, great vibes, and some of the best hospitality spots.The event, one of the most talked about this weekend, isn’t just about thrilling horse races and glamorous fashion. It’s also a battleground for brands showcasing their best hospitality offerings.With stunning decor, gourmet food, and prime views, marquees compete fiercely to provide unforgettable experiences. 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…
Anthony Turgis cycles to the finish line to win the 9th stage of the Tour de France (Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) Frenchman Anthony Turgis won stage nine of the Tour de France on the white gravel tracks through champagne vineyards after a long range escape on Sunday.British rider Tom Pidcock was second after tailing Turgis but looked to be slightly blocked as he made a last-gasp bid for the line ahead of third-placed Derek Gee of Canada.”That was wonderful,” Turgis said at the finish line in the city of Troyes. South Africans need to be in the know if we…
The Gift of the Givers have deployed boots on the ground to affected areas in the Western Cape. (Gift of the Givers/Supplied) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a series of severe weather warnings for various provinces across the country, effective from Monday. A Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive snow is in place, primarily affecting the central parts of the Western Cape and southern parts of the Northern Cape.SAWS forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela said the Eastern Cape was also expected to experience significant snowfall, which would extend to the Drakensberg range and lead to Lesotho. South Africans need to…
South African long-distance runner Elroy Gelant wins the Absa Run Your City 10km race in Durban. (Anthony Grote/Supplied) South African long-distance athletes Elroy Gelant and Glenrose Xaba made history on Sunday by producing the best performances of their lives at the Absa Run Your City 10km race in Durban.In the form of his life, 37-year-old Gelant completed the race in ideal windless and sunny conditions in a personal best time of 27 minutes 47 seconds.Defending champion Kabelo Mulaudzi (27:53) finished in second place, while Thabang Mosiako grabbed the final podium position in 27:54. An unprecedented five men ran faster than…
Police discovered a significant firearms cache in Goodwood on Saturday night. (Western Cape SAPS/Supplied) A routine stop-and-search operation by the Western Cape’s Flying Squad on Saturday evening led to the discovery of a significant firearms cache and drugs worth R3 million.Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said the operation began when vigilant officers noticed a suspicious-looking silver Ford double-cab bakkie.They stopped the vehicle, searched it and its 28-year-old driver, unveiling an unlicenced 9mm firearm, various drugs, and a substantial amount of cash, Traut said. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24…
Francesco Bagnaia of Italy heads down the straight in the MotoGP. (Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images) Francesco Bagnaia capitalised on Jorge Martin’s cruel late crash to win the German MotoGP on Sunday and take control of the world championship.Martin appeared to have the race wrapped up but made a mistake and fell at turn one on the penultimate lap to hand the win to the double world champion. 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…
Spotlight provides a province-by-province breakdown of the MECs for Health. (megaflopp/Getty Images) Following the 29 May general elections, decisions about top health jobs in nine provinces have now all been made.Six of the nine MECs are women. As far as Spotlight has been able to establish, none of the nine is a qualified health professional.There has been a flurry of activity over the last few weeks with the appointment of new provincial cabinets by premiers in the country’s nine provinces.This included the announcement of MECs for health, with five being new to the job while four others have been reappointed. In…
Dutch striker Wout Weghorst is the Netherlands’ own agent of chaos as a super sub in the box. (Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images) The scoresheet may not reflect it but the key to the Netherlands’ progress to the Euro 2024 semi-finals was target man Wout Weghorst. 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.
Approximately 1 000 homes were destroyed by floods in Cape Town, with Ward 99 in Khayelitsha being an area of concern. (Gift of the Givers/Supplied) More than 4 000 people have been left homeless and about 1 000 homes were destroyed after heavy rains caused flooding in the Western Cape over the weekend.The SA Weather Services (SAWS) released a Level 8 warning for damaging winds, rains and flooding in most parts of the province. Cold, windy and rainy conditions were experienced across the country over the weekend and are expected to continue into the start of the week. South Africans…