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Eastern Cape police said abductors kidnapped Dr Bongani Nqini at his KwaZakhele surgery on Monday afternoon, and a ransom demand of R500 000 was made to his family. (Alfonso Nqunjana/News24) While a Lusikisiki family of six is fortunate to have been freed from the clutches of their kidnappers, a Gqeberha family is hoping for the safe return of a family member whose kidnappers have demanded a R500 000 ransom.The Lusikisiki family was kidnapped from their home in France Village on Saturday night, while Dr Bongani Nqini was kidnapped at his KwaZakhele surgery on Monday afternoon.In the Lusikisiki incident, about 10 suspects…

Snow, cold fronts and heavy downpours are expected in several regions on Thursday. (Busang Senne/News24) The South African Weather Service has issued an advisory for snowfall and a cold front with heavy downpours expected in multiple provinces.Impact-based warningsA Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea, and small vessels at risk of taking on water and capsizing, is expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay in the evening.AdvisoriesCold, wet and windy weather conditions are expected over the Eastern Cape on Friday, 5 July, due to a passing cold front associated with its upper-air…

Residents of Lwandle get a hot meal and blankets following heavy rainfall in Cape Town. (Supplied/Gift of the Givers) Some parts of Cape Town were flooded following heavy rainfall on Wednesday.City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Sonica Lategan said officials were busy with assessments to determine damages, including in Khayelitsha (SST, BM, Tutu Sections and Green Point Phase 3 and 4)”Forty-three structures had been flooded in Vygieskraal, affecting 170 people. Flooding was also reported at a block of flats in Tableview and another in Sea Point,” she said. South Africans need to be in the know if we…

Gauteng traffic’s air wing helicopter. (Supplied/Gauteng provincial government) Gauteng traffic air wing officers cornered an unlucky bank robber in Alberton, Johannesburg, minutes before they were rerouted to Tembisa where they foiled a cash-in-transit heist on Wednesday morning.Spokesperson Ofentse Morwane said officers were alerted of a possible bank robbery at the Capitec bank.On arrival, officers were informed by the SAPS K-9 unit and CPS Security that the suspect was attempting to escape through the ceiling.  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…

Former president Jacob Zuma at the Electoral Court sitting in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. (Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images) After weeks of an unrelenting campaign to try to discredit the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party dropped its court application related to untested allegations of widespread voter fraud.In a notice issued on Wednesday, the MK Party said it was withdrawing its application at the Electoral Court to challenge the election results.The MK Party’s “experts” are still collating evidence of vote-rigging, the party’s lawyer said in a letter to the IEC’s legal team. South Africans need…

Michael Schumacher (Getty Images) Data records combed by investigators included “photo files relating to the Schumacher family’s private life”, the prosecutors in the western city of Wuppertal said in a statement. 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.

Sithembile Xulu and Simon Mogale appeared briefly in the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court, facing charges of murder and fraud. (Ntwaagae Seleka/News24) “I didn’t break any law.”This is what the nurse accused of killing her domestic worker to benefit from alleged fraudulently obtained R6-million life insurance policies told the court during her bail application on Wednesday.Sithembile Xulu, 48, maintained that she had not committed any offence and didn’t know what she was being charged with. 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…

Caeleb Dressel of the United States reacts after winning the Mens 100m butterfly final on Day Eight of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Al Bello/Getty Images) Competitors believe innovation can be the difference in a sport where medals are sometimes decided by a mere fingertip, although the evidence is not so sure.Driven by technology that takes inspiration from space travel, Speedo has produced a new version of its Fastskin LZR Racer suit billed as its most water-repellent ever. South Africans need to be in the know if…

Tyla performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) Residents of Johannesburg have been facing a critical water shortage, with no supply for the past nine days, leading to a spirited protest in Barry Hertzog Road. Ferrial Adam from Water Can said the decision to play Tyla’s song, Water, during the protest was not prearranged.The protesters, in a unique show of community spirit, played the song which, despite its suggestive lyrics, helped rally the crowd and draw media attention.A group of protesters gathered…

A police officer in Paarl, Western Cape, was arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman at his home. (Alfonso Nqunjana/News24) A 31-year-old police officer stationed at the Paarl police station in the Western Cape has been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman at his home.Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesperson Phaladi Shuping said the incident allegedly took place on Sunday.It is alleged the 35-year-old woman and her male friend were looking for a place to buy alcohol when they met the off-duty police officer at around 01:00.”[They] asked him for a place selling beer. They all went to…