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President Cyril Ramaphosa presented his final Cabinet offers to government of national unity (GNU) partners on Wednesday night. (Supplied/GCIS) Wednesday night meetings were “make or break” as President Cyril Ramaphosa presented his final Cabinet offers to government of national unity (GNU) partners. News24 understands that if parties reject the ministerial and deputy ministerial posts offered, the president will use his constitutional powers to appoint whoever he wants to his Cabinet, most likely on Thursday.According to Section 91 (1) and (2) of the Constitution, the Cabinet consists of the president as the head, a deputy president and ministers. South Africans need to…
Scammers will try and exploit your desire for a car by advertising vehicles at prices to good be true. (Quickpic) When you first see the vehicle ad, it seems perfect: a reasonably good-looking car at a very attractive price. So, of course, you will message the seller to check whether it’s still available and how you can buy it.And that, friends, is the root of this scam becoming more popular on social media platforms where there are few ways to verify that the car being advertised for sale is, in fact, for sale. South Africans need to be in the know…
The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have launched an investigation into allegations eThekwini municipal manager Musa Mbhele took bribes from a contractor to fund the renovations for his mansion. (Graphic by Sharlene Rood/News24,Images supplied) The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have launched an investigation into allegations eThekwini municipal manager Musa Mbhele took bribes from a contractor, some of which he used to build a sprawling mansion in the upmarket suburb of Cowies Hill.An affidavit deposed in support of the criminal case against Mbhele revealed he allegedly took bribes – evidence showed at least two payments totalling R50 000 allegedly paid to his account -…
Craig Miller, CEO of Anglo American Platinum. (Amplats/Supplied) There is “tangible excitement” at Anglo American Platinum as the process to demerge the company from the Anglo American group has kicked off. This is according to Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Craig Miller, who addressed delegates at the London Indaba on Wednesday. He said Amplats employees are excited about “what the future holds” for the company once it is unbundled.The plan to spin out Amplats came just last month amid BHP’s subsequently failed takeover proposal for Anglo American — sans Amplats and Kumba Iron Ore — which prompted the group to hasten…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has laid down the attitude gauntlet for the Springboks. (David Rogers/Getty Images) Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has issued a zero-tolerance warning to “suurgat” players who aren’t keen on adapting to their environment or addressing their shortcomings to fit into their structures.Erasmus, however, didn’t single out a particular player at Wednesday’s press conference in Tshwane, their first since coming back from Saturday’s 41-13 win over Wales in London, from where they had to endure a flight delay.The Boks are back in the capital city where they’re preparing for the two-Test series against Ireland that starts at Loftus…
MK Parliamentary leader John Hlophe at a media briefing where he claimed “the Queen” owns all the land in England and everyone else has 99-year leases. (Jan Gerber/News24) MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe incorrectly claimed that “the Queen” owns all the land in the UK and that “everybody else has a 99-year lease”.On Tuesday, shortly after being sworn in as an MK Party MP, Hlophe explained the party’s intention to change the Constitution.”We are also not apologetic in our call for the law to be Africanised,” he said. South Africans need to be in the know if we want…
Rand Water Eikenhof pump station in Johannesburg. (Papi Morake/Gallo Images) Councillors are scheduled to meet Johannesburg Water officials on Wednesday afternoon for an update on the water systems four days into planned Rand Water maintenance.The maintenance is set to be completed by 29 July. By Wednesday afternoon, suburbs in the west of the city began running out of water as the major Rand Water pump station, Eikenhof, was throttled to allow for maintenance. 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…
IUCN director general Dr Grethel Aguilar urged unity on African voices for conservation. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AFP) With a quarter of the world’s biodiversity within Africa’s borders, the clock is ticking down on the continent’s efforts to make marked conservation progress.To strengthen measures to safeguard African biodiversity and put it on track to reach global biodiversity targets – which aim to have 30% of the planet’s oceans, lands, and freshwaters protected by 2030 – African countries need to have a unified voice, delegates at the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Africa Conservation Forum (ACF) have heard. This week, the IUCN, the world’s largest…
A gang shootout in Manenberg, Cape Town. (Screenshot) Western Cape police are investigating a case of attempted murder after two people were shot and wounded in Manenberg. The incident happened on 23 June while the victims were standing on a street corner when an unidentified suspect opened fire on them. 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…
The former MEC’s twin minor girls alleged they had been raped several times by their father and his stepson. (Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images) A former Mpumalanga finance MEC accused of raping his minor daughters has been found not guilty. The 50-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victims, appeared in the Nelspruit Sexual Offences Court alongside his 30-year-old stepson on Tuesday, where judgment was handed down. They each faced a charge of rape, while the former MEC faced an additional charge of child abuse. South Africans need to be in the know if we want…