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Mzulungile Nodikida, the new CEO of the South African Medical Association. (Bhekisisa/Supplied) Stepping into the top seat at the South African Medical Association in February plunged Mzulungile Nodikida into the middle of dealing with “topical issues” such as the National Health Insurance.After having been involved with the association for about a decade, “you could say that I understand the association very well,” he says. He tells Sean Christie how he went from playing soccer and cricket while at school in the Eastern Cape to studying medicine in Cuba.Life has been hectic for Mzulungile Nodikida since his appointment as CEO…

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal winks before the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on 5 July 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Time is up – again – for Portugal’s ageing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after an inglorious Euro 2024 exit.France ousted the 2016 winners 5-3 on penalties after a goalless quarter-final in Hamburg on Friday and Ronaldo was ineffectual at best, damaging to his own side’s aspirations at worst.In the 2022 World Cup when former coach Fernando Santos dropped Ronaldo to the bench for the team’s 6-1 demolition of Switzerland, a bright Portugal future…

Jongizizwe Dlabathi is the new MMC of Finance in Ekurhuleni. Photo: Gallo Images Jongizizwe Dlabathi has been appointed the City of Ekurhuleni’s new finance MMC.Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza announced the appointment on Saturday after he fired EFF Gauteng chairperson Nkululeko Dunga as the MMC last month due to an “unforeseen misalignment”.In a statement, the mayor added that Dlabathi was perfect fit for the job. 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…

Sithembile Xulu and Simon Mogale face charges of murder and fraud. (Ntwaagae Seleka/News24) On 18 January 2022 a scantily dressed body of an unknown woman was found in a rubbish dump.Two years after what started out as an “ordinary murder”, Gauteng police arrested 48-year-old Sithembile Xulu in connection with the murder. They believe she had orchestrated the killing for R6 million in life insurance payouts as well as funeral policy payouts. 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…

Bolt said the drivers were blocked due to operational measures aimed at amplifying customer safety features and trip experience on its platform. PHOTO: Beata Zawrzel, NurPhoto via Getty Images E-hailing company Bolt has permanently blocked more than 6 000 drivers across the country due to misconduct, non-compliance with strict platform regulations and safety-related concerns.  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…

Dion George (Supplied/ DA) South Africa’s new environment minister said his primary focus will be on getting the country to spend the billions of dollars of climate finance that have been made available to it, accelerating the development of renewable energy facilities. Dion George said more needs to be done to implement the $9.3 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership with some of the world’s richest nations. The member of the country’s second-biggest political party who was appointed to the post on Sunday as part of the country’s first coalition government since the 1990s, also wants to boost connecting renewable energy plants…

Springbok prop Ox Nche is the only member of Saturday’s starting 15 to face the Irish who has not scored a Test try. (Paul Harding/Gallo Images) While the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in France last year, they fell to the Irish in the pool stage, and have not beaten the reigning Six Nations champions since 2016.As South Africa seek revenge, they will be defending a perfect home series record against Ireland, having won four from 1981 through eight victories in nine Tests. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future.…

Three bodies were found in the bedroom of a house in Polokwane. Three people died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Limpopo.In the cold weather, they took a braai stand to their room when they went to bed.This as temperatures plummet to single figures in some places and below zero in others.Two teenage boys and a 22-year-old man died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Limpopo on Thursday when they put a braai stand in an enclosed room in an apparent effort to find warmth.Their deaths came as a cold snap swept across the country, causing the mercury to…

South Africa Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe speaks at a press conference. (Lee Warren/Gallo Images) Cricket South Africa (CSA) Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe says efforts are being made behind the scenes to address transformation disparities within South African cricket.Despite the Proteas making history and reaching the T20 World Cup final, questions were still raised over the team’s composition.The T20 World Cup finalists only featured six players of colour, with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada the only black African player.  South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country…

ATM leader Vuyo Zungula is asking the court to set aside the Public Protector’s Phala Phala report. (Jaco Marais/Netwerk24) The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has claimed in court papers Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka whitewashed the probe in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s couch dollars – and was lining herself up for her predecessor’s post.In a replying affidavit filed at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on 3 July, the ATM wants the court to set aside the Public Protector report into the Phala Phala saga.ATM president Vuyo Zungula told News24 that some of Gcaleka’s reasons for clearing Ramaphosa were “irrational and flawed”. South Africans need…