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Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye at a previous appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. (Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images) Uyajola 9/9 presenter Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye says he feels relieved and vindicated after the NPA withdrew rape, attempted murder and assault charges against him.Former Muvhango actor Amanda du Pont and Newzroom Afrika presenter Masechaba Khumalo are among those who accused Maarohanye of committing these crimes.According to the NPA, the charges against Maarohanye were withdrawn because “there are no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution”.Convicted musician and TV presenter Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye says he is relieved and vindicated following news the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…
Damaging winds and waves are forecast in at least three provinces. (Warren Faidley/Getty Images) Friday could see damaging winds and waves resulting in difficult navigation at sea, disruption to harbours and ports, as well as potential damage to property and difficulty driving, the South African Weather Service has warned.Impact-based warningsA Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea and putting small vessels at risk of taking on water and capsizing has been issued between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay.A Yellow Level 4 warning has been issued for damaging wind and waves resulting in…
Even though SAFA president Danny Jordaan praised the support Bafana received in Blomfontein, he says the city will not become the team’s permanent home. (Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) Danny Jordaan dismissed suggestions of using Bloemfontein as a permanent home for Bafana Bafana.But the president of the SA Football Association vowed the team would return to the City of Roses, possibly, in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers after being warmly embraced there in June.Bafana thumped Zimbabwe 3-1 at Toyota Stadium on 11 June to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing in front…
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson. (GCIS/Supplied) Newly installed Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is tightening the belt on spending on accommodation and office space procurement for MPs, ministers and their deputies.Macpherson says the days of paying millions for housing stock are over.He proposes that the money instead be spent on infrastructure in such a way that will turn the country into a “construction site”.New Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has told Cabinet members that no new housing stock or offices will be procured for parliamentarians, ministers, and deputy ministers.Macpherson, a DA MP,…
Flip Minnaar (R), the chairperson of the Heidelberg CPF, and colleague Etienne du Preez (L) were shot at a local restaurant on Wednesday. (Supplied) Two top crime fighters linked to the Heidelberg community policing forum were shot at after leaving a strategy meeting at a restaurant on Wednesday, leaving one of the men dead.Flip Minnaar, the chairperson of the Heidelberg community policing forum (CPF), was critically injured in the incident that claimed the life of his colleague Etienne du Preez. This violent incident, suspected to be a targeted hit, occurred at around 14:20. South Africans need to be in the…
Indian cricket team member Virat Kohli (C) arrives at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after winning the T20 World Cup in New Delhi on July 4, 2024. (Money Sharma/AFP) India’s T20 World Cup winners returned home to a heroes’ welcome on Thursday with skipper Rohit Sharma and his players hailed by euphoric fans jostling to glimpse their stars.Frenzied crowds shouted “India, India” after they landed in New Delhi from the Caribbean, having been delayed for days by Hurricane Beryl.Whistles and wild cheers greeted the players as they walked out from the arrivals area with gold medals around their necks, some…
The South African accent is considered one of the most relaxing. (Francois Nel/Getty Images) How we speak greatly influences how others perceive us, as accents evoke a range of responses from those listening – from finding someone’s accent calming and relaxing to judging their friendliness or even their competence.In South Africa, our accent has been ranked as one of the top 10 most soothing and relaxing accents globally. This is according to a survey conducted by an expert in Dialectology from the University of Sheffield. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous…
Contractors repairing the M1 bridge in Johannesburg accidentally drilled into a cable on Wednesday. (Alex Patrick/News24) Residents in the Johannesburg CBD are still without power after contractors, who were working to restore the M1 bridge, drilled into a cable on Wednesday.The bridge suffered more than R20 million in damages after a fire on 1 May, which was caused by cable theft.On Thursday afternoon, the city said the outage affecting Braamfontein and its surroundings was ongoing and that it “understands the inconvenience this has caused”. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future.…
A McDonalds Egg McMuffin (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) “We are carefully managing (the) supply of eggs due to the current industry challenges,” McDonald’s Australia said in a message to customers this week.As a result, breakfast orders will stop at 10:30 am instead of midday, it said. 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…
Andy Farrell has opted for uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the first Test against the Springboks on Saturday. (David Rogers/Getty Images) Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the much-anticipated meeting of the Six Nations titleholders against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday. 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…