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ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet DA leader John Steenhuisen. (Darren Stewart and Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images) A crucial meeting between ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen on Friday afternoon could see both parties finding each other after the government of national unity (GNU) negotiations hit another brick wall this week. Steenhuisen confirmed to News24 that talks were ongoing despite the tug of war between the ANC and DA over Cabinet positions. “The negotiations are ongoing. It is a process, and the DA is committed to finding a fair deal that leads to a stable government in which…

Singer Michael Jackson arrives at the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court on 15 November 2006 in London. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) King of Pop Michael Jackson was over $500 million in debt at the time of his 2009 death, according to new court documents. He owed more than 65 creditors and had several lawsuits pending around the world, according to the 21 June filing.Legal representatives of Michael Jackson’s estate filed a petition this month to be reimbursed for services from 2018, according to People. At the time of Jackson’s death, his estate was on the verge of bankruptcy,…

Front, from left to right: Prince Simphiwe Zulu, Zulu regent’s representative in the national house of traditional leaders; AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini; AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister and KZN Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and AmaZulu Deputy Traditional Prime Minister Inkosi Phathisizwe Buthelezi. (Nkosikhona Duma/News24) The House of Traditional Leaders in KwaZulu-Natal is optimistic that the newly elected provincial leadership is committed to addressing long-standing issues over safety and overdue payments, that traditional leaders have been grappling with. After years of disputes with the government over their “rightful” entitlements, the House was anticipating a renewed era of collaboration and resolution, which would bring…

Former Pick n Pay CEO Pieter Boone, who led the group when it implemented its “strategically flawed” Ekuseni plan, received a nearly R16 million golden handshake after parting ways with the retailer last year.The group stated in its annual report, released this week, that Boone received a R15.7 million “termination settlement”, his R7.8 million base salary, and R1.1 million in other benefits for the financial year ended in February. Outgoing chair Gareth Ackerman said in the report that several “black swan” events, together with “inappropriate strategic initiatives, caused a precipitous decline in the profitability of our core Pick n Pay business”.…

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus during a training session. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) The Springboks wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday, with coach Rassie Erasmus satisfied with the progress made ahead of the two-Test series against Ireland.Erasmus said the Boks were already in “Ireland mode” but the players would be given the weekend off before reconvening in the capital on Sunday.The first Test against Ireland is next Saturday (6 July) at Loftus Versfeld, with the second Test scheduled for Kings Park in Durban (13 July). South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a…

Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya. (Deaan Vivier/Netwerk24) The State Capture National Investigation Task Team has obtained 2 241 statements across 53 cases, Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya said during the release of fourth quarter statistics on Friday.To date, the Hawks have apprehended 27 suspects, while an additional six were arrested in connection with Bosasa cases before their transfer to the Investigative Directorate (ID), Lebeya said.He said this brings the total number of arrests made by the Hawks to 33. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept…

FirstRand’s offices in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo). FirstRand has advised shareholders to expect a modest rise in annual earnings after it was forced to raise an accounting provision to cover its UK-based vehicle finance business, which could be impacted by an industry-wide probe in that country.The group, which owns FNB, RMB and Westbank locally, said in a trading update on Thursday that a vehicle finance commission by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had forced it to raise a provision in case its Cardiff-based financier MotoNovo is impacted. The UK probe involves the historical use of discretionary commission…

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Former champions Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shrugged off lingering injury concerns on Friday to take their places in the draw for Wimbledon. 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.

Diplo attends Flippers Roller Boogie Palace after party at the Encore Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas on 11 February 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Greg Doherty/WireImage) US DJ and producer Diplo, known for songs like Where Are Ü Now, has been accused of distributing revenge porn in a new lawsuit filed on Thursday.This is the second time in less than a year that Diplo, real name Thomas Wesley Pentz, has been accused of revenge porn distribution.The lawsuit was filed in California by a woman using the pseudonym Jane Doe, who said that she had a relationship with Diplo…

Constable Huram Louw, 49, who is stationed at the Manenberg police station, went on a rant on social media at the weekend. (Huram Louw/Facebook) A Cape Town police officer landed himself in hot water after he posted several video clips on social media, in which he urged Hollywood to give him an acting job, so he could quit the police.Constable Huram Louw, 49, who is stationed at the Manenberg police station, went on a rant on social media at the weekend. He accused the police of failing to provide him with a bonus or promotion or providing him with a…