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Lando Norris (Thompson/Getty Images) It was the British driver’s second career victory and Mercedes’ first success in 33 outings, endorsing their improved form in recent races, but his triumph was overshadowed by the 64th lap collision that wrecked both Verstappen’s and Norris’s races – and left the Dutchman defending his reputation. 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…

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Felix Dlangamandla/Netwerk24) South Africans had to wait for nearly an hour on Sunday night for President Cyril Ramaphosa to finally name his new Cabinet.However, after two intense weeks of negotiation between parties in the government of national unity (GNU), the country finally has an executive. In his address, Ramaphosa said he was aware that some South Africans had been impatient about the time it was taking to announce a Cabinet, adding that they sometimes took a year to form in some countries.  South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future.…

SA soldiers in the DRC have come under attack from the M23 rebels Global.unitednations.entermediadb.net NEWSSouth African soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and their families all have the same question after this week’s fatal attack on their base at Sake: What are they actually doing there?The mother of one of the soldiers told City Press’ sister publication Rapport: 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…

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma celebrates after their win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on 29 June 2024. (Pankaj Nangia/Gallo Images) India’s T20 World Cup triumph was hailed by former cricketers on Sunday as inspiring the next generation, after Rohit Sharma and his team ended the country’s global trophy drought.5 talking points | SA v India: Gamesmanship, a controversial catch for the ages… and yes, a chokeVirat Kohli hit a match-winning 76 to set up India’s seven-run win over South Africa in a thrilling final in Barbados on Saturday, before he…

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his government of national unity (GNU) Cabinet on Sunday. Read his full speech below.Fellow South Africans,Just over a month ago, on the 29th of May, the people of South Africa voted in a watershed election.In casting their votes, the people made it clear that they expect political parties to work together to deliver on a mandate of transformation, growth and renewal.To give effect to this mandate, it was agreed that a Government of National Unity, which brings together parties from across the political spectrum, should be formed.This Government of National Unity would be bound by certain…

Thami Ntuli says the coalition is strong and committed Darren Stewart / Gallo Images POLITICSThe new premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thamsanqa Ntuli, who has been in office for two weeks, says that his administration is ready to govern and he does not foresee any collapse. His IFP-led administration has taken over from the ANC, which led for several years, but fell dramatically in support, allowing the IFP, the DA, the National Freedom Party and the ANC to form a coalition government. Together they hold a narrow 41-seat majority in the 80-seat provincial legislature after no party won an outright majority. South Africans…

Players of India celebrate after they defeated South Africa to win the ICC Mens T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Final match between South Africa and India at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) India’s World Cup-winning cricket team will share prize money of nearly $15 million, the national cricket board said Sunday, as a reward for their “talent, determination, and sportsmanship”.India won a thrilling final by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday to clinch their first major title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control…

Possibly the greatest Gatsby in South Africa contained lettuce, tomatoes, onion, slap chips, polony, viennas, russians, patties, masala steak, chicken fillets, calamari strips and fried eggs. A Gatsby so great it may be a record fed 120 patrons at Annies Ladies Bar after being prepared in Stikland, Bellville last night (Saturday, 29 June).Those responsible for this massive meal are bar owners Annie Redelinghuys, her husband, Joe, and chef Michael Steyn. This giant sub tipped the scale at a whopping 63kg, ranged about 4m in length and was all held together by four one-meter-long buns specially baked for the occasion. The Redelinghuys couple…

Subscribers can listen to this article Referee Michael Oliver, Ilkay Guendogan of Germany and Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark look up into the sky in anticipation of a person on the stadium roof during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Germany and Denmark at Football Stadium Dortmund on 29 June 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) German police said Sunday a 21-year-old man who climbed onto the roof of the stadium during Germany’s Euro 2024 clash against Denmark wanted to document the stunt.The intruder at the Westfalen stadium in Dortmund told law enforcement after his arrest he…

A Nissen bakkie crashed into a minibus taxi on Sunday. (Supplied) The Roodepan police have arrested a 39-year-old motorist for culpable homicide, drunk driving, and reckless and negligent driving when he failed to stop at an accident scene after knocking down a teenage boy in Homelite, Kimberley, on Sunday. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the accident occurred at about 14:30, when a Nissan Navara allegedly crashed into a pedestrian at a four-way stop at Seleke Street and Barkly Road, and drove off without stopping.”[He] fail[ed] to stop at an accident scene after a 16-year-old boy was allegedly fatally bumped by…