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The ANC Youth League in Free State has demanded Premier MaQueen Mathae make space for one of their own in her cabinet. (Mlungisi Louw/Gallo Images/Volksblad) The ANC Youth League in Free State has called the exclusion of young people in the provincial executive “nonsensical” and has demanded Premier MaQueen Mathae to make space for one of their own in her cabinet.The call by the ANCYL in Free State follows a similar dissatisfaction by their counterparts in Gauteng, who have also raised their displeasure that Premier Panyaza Lesufi has excluded young people from his cabinet.In a statement on Saturday, following its…

Four SANDF members were found dead in Orkney, North West. (Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images) Four members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) have died due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after they allegedly made a fire to keep them warm during a freezing Friday night in Orkney, North West.The four soldiers had deployed on a 24-hour shift at Shaft 3, a dormant mining shaft in Orkney, near the disused Harry Oppenheimer Stadium, which has been a hot spot for illegal mining.According to SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini, the members were found inside a container structure which was used as a guard…

South Africa produces the bulk of vaccines made in Africa. (Catherine Falls Commercial/ Getty Images) As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, Europe is seeking greater control in building and scaling of local manufacturing hubs.In June, France hosted the launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) an approximately US$1 billion project geared towards making vaccines more available in Africa – away from African soil. 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…

England prop Joe Marler, right, has been ruled out of the second Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday. (Hannah Peters/Getty Images) England said on Sunday that experienced prop Joe Marler will miss the second and final Test against New Zealand after suffering an injury during the series-opening match. 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…

Police conducting an early morning patrol intercepted a bus carrying undocumented passengers. (Duncan Alfreds/News24) Police have intercepted a bus carrying undocumented passengers in Paarl, Western Cape – and with children found inside a trailer attached to the bus. The officers were busy with patrols at around 05:00 on Saturday near to the N1 highway when they noticed people disembarking from a passenger bus near the Sonstraal off-ramp.When they approached the bus, they found undocumented women and children inside the trailer attached to the bus.  South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24…

The completion of the project will be a huge step in the continent’s use of satellite technology to build climate resilience. (Lucas Ninno/ Getty Images) Africa is ramping up efforts and investments in space technology, exemplified by initiatives like the upcoming launch of the African Development Satellite later this year. These satellite programmes aim to enhance Africa’s capacity to predict, monitor, and respond to climate-related challenges.The African Development Satellite, a collaborative project by Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, is poised to launch later this year. This ambitious initiative promises to revolutionise climate monitoring across Africa, marking a significant leap forward…

Respect between the two teams… (Steve Haag/Gallo Images) Ireland coach Andy Farrell singled out Cheslin Kolbe’s typically improbable try in his side’s 27-20 defeat by South Africa as the reason the Springboks are world champions. 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.

Energy & electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is looking to secure approval from Treasury for a new nuclear plant in South Africa. (Deon Raath/Netwerk24) Work has reached an advanced stage, and a team is working on a deal and finalizing the procurement structure for the project, Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told the newspaper.  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…

England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates winning the penalty shoot-out against Switzerland and reaching the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Saturday. (James Baylis – AMA/Getty Images) England manager Gareth Southgate said he had earned the right to celebrate his side’s progression to the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Saturday after receiving a barrage of criticism throughout the tournament for perceived negative tactics.The Three Lions needed penalties to get the better of Switzerland in Duesseldorf after the sides were level at 1-1 after 120 minutes. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept…

Stormy weather is predicted for the Western Cape as two cold fronts make landfall. (Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images) Parts of Gauteng, the Western and Eastern Cape should brace for disruptive rainfall on Sunday, amid icy temperatures in certain parts of the country.The SA Weather Services (SAWS) issued an orange Level 8 warning for damaging winds across the City of Cape Town, Drakenstein, Overstrand, Stellenbosch and Theewaterskloof areas.SAWS forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela said: “Two cold fronts made landfall over the country in the past two days”. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24…