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Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Jude Bellingham during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 matches between England and Slovakia at Arena Auf Schalke on 30 June 2024, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Carl Recine/Getty Images) UEFA opened a disciplinary investigation on Monday into a gesture made by Jude Bellingham after he scored a stunning overhead kick to keep England in Euro 2024.The Real Madrid midfielder struck in the 95th minute to equalise before England went on to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time on Sunday to set up a quarter-final meeting with Switzerland.In the aftermath…

Al Baraka Bank, South Africa’s only fully-fledged, commercial Islamic financial institution, has surged to the delivery of record financial results in the past financial year, ended 31 December 2023.The Bank’s net profit before tax grew by a massive 121%, from R78 million in 2022, to an impressive R172 million by the end of the 2023 financial year.Commenting on its record postings, Al Baraka Bank Chairman, Mr Yunus Suleman, said: “Such phenomenal financial resurgence and growth in profitability, in spite of a prolonged sluggish economy and persistent downward trend in economic growth, which has beset South Africa for a number of…

Springbok manager Rassie Erasmus looks on ahead of South Africa’s Test against Wales at Twickenham. (David Rogers/Getty Images) In his latest Rucking with Rob newsletter, Rob Houwing looks at the options available for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of Saturday’s Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld.The mastermind is scheduled to reveal his hand shortly after midday on Tuesday. 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…

ANC Gauteng provincial leadership Tasneem Motara, TK Nciza and Lebogang Maile during a media briefing where they announced the postponement of the Cabinet announcement. (Melinda Stuurman/Netwerk24) Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has failed to announce his Cabinet for the second time. Lesufi was expected to announce his executive on Monday evening but instead, the ANC Gauteng called a media briefing to announce that the premier would no longer make the announcement. This is the second time that Lesufi has had a stop-and-start in announcing who will be on his executive council. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to…

Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, acknowledges the fans following the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between England and Slovakia at Arena AufSchalke on June 30, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images) England were a goal down to Slovakia and on the verge of an embarrassing last-16 exit in Gelsenkirchen when Bellingham saved Southgate and his team-mates with a superb bicycle kick in the final seconds.Harry Kane then popped up early in extra-time with a trademark header to give under-par England a hard-fought victory. South Africans need to be in the know if we want…

Partly cloudy conditions with cool to warm temperatures are expected in several provinces. (Peeradon Warithkorasuth/Getty Images) The South African Weather Service has forecast partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions in multiple regions across the country, with isolated rain expected in some parts.The weather in your regionGauteng can expect partly cloudy and cool conditions, but it will be warm in the extreme north.The expected UVB sunburn index is very high.Partly cloudy and cool to cold temperatures are forecast in Mpumalanga, but it will be warm in the Lowveld. Limpopo will be partly cloudy and cool to warm.Partly cloudy conditions are forecast…

India’s Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup final against South African at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Gallo Images) 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.

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg sentenced Tinyiko Baloyi for kidnapping and murder. (Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp) A 41-year old man, who abducted and murdered North-West University (NWU) student Karabo Maluleke, 21, was on Monday sentenced to life imprisonment and an additional 10 years.The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg sentenced Tinyiko Baloyi, who was in a relationship with the student, for kidnapping and murder.Maluleke went missing on 27 May 2023. 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…

Biniam Girmay of Eritrea and Team Intermarche – Wanty celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 111th Tour de France 2024, Stage 3 a 230.8km stage from Piacenza to Torino. (Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Eritrean Binian Girmay sprinted to victory in stage three of the Tour de France on Monday as Richard Carapaz took the overall race lead in Turin.Ecuador’s Carapaz took the yellow jersey from overnight leader Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia. The pair are level on time. Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard are third and fourth. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to…

Metros and other municipalities are struggling to raise sufficient funds to maintain infrastructure and attend to leaking pipes. (Manolo Guijarro/ Getty Images) Municipalities battling with a disruptive water supply, water leakages and infrastructure maintenance have put out their hands by seeking help through partnerships with the private sector.The Department of Water and Sanitation encouraged this to assist the battling municipalities.Addressing the media on Monday morning in Glenvista, Johannesburg, department director-general Dr Sean Phillips said metros and other municipalities were struggling to raise sufficient funds to maintain infrastructure and attend to leaking pipes.   South Africans need to be in the…