Author: staff

ANC’s long-time leader, Cyril Xaba, could be sworn in as mayor of the eThekwini metro after the ANC quietly placed him on the list of proportional representation councillors amid internal grumbling over the choice of mayor. (Jan Gerber/News24) The ANC has quietly placed long-time leader Cyril Xaba on its list of proportional representation councillors, signalling that the former MP could be sworn in as mayor for the eThekwini metro.But provincial ANC spokesperson Mafika Mndebele denied that Xaba was supposed to be sworn in as mayor on Tuesday or that there were ructions between the provincial and eThekwini structures over the…

Janet Jackson speaks onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on 5 November 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) The DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival is back for its 11th edition.This year’s theme, 30 Years of Creative Freedom, will commemorate three decades of South Africa’s democracy.The festival will be headlined by global music icons Janet Jackson and Jill Scott.The DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival is back for its 11th edition, and this year promises to be…

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli. (KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government/Facebook) KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli called on social partners and donors to continue their support for flood-ravaged Tongaat residents.He said there was still a long way to go before things were back to normal. Addressing different private partners and donors at the oThongathi Community Hall on Tuesday morning, Ntuli expressed gratitude for the contributions already made to the victims of the recent storm. 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…

Egypt, a mostly desert country that’s heating up at one of the world’s fastest rates, saw temperatures in Cairo recently surpass 40C on some days. Demand for cooling is putting pressure on the power grid. (Chuchart Duangdaw/Getty Images) The funds will be used to import 300 000 tons of heavy fuel oil and other energy needs, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday in a televised address, without elaborating. More may be needed depending on the severity of the summer heat, he said.Egypt, a mostly desert country that’s heating up at one of the world’s fastest rates, saw temperatures in…

Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the opening Test between the Springboks and Ireland for personal reasons. (Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Angus Gardner will not officiate the opening Test between the Springboks and Ireland after the Australian withdrew from the two-match series for personal reasons.World Rugby announced that Luke Pearce of England will take the whistle on Saturday, 6 July, at Loftus Versfeld when the teams clash in the opening encounter of their two-match series. He will be assisted by Karl Dickson (England) and Mike Adamson (Scotland), with Ben Whitehouse (Wales) on TMO duties.”World Rugby has confirmed that…

Former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa was sworn in Parliament on Tuesday. (Brenton Geach/Gallo Images) Former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa, who resigned after being charged with corruption, maintains his innocence as he returns to Parliament as an MP.On Tuesday, Kodwa was among several MPs sworn in after missing the first swearing-in session earlier this month.Speaking to journalists minutes before his swearing-in, he downplayed the case against him. 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…

Florence Masebe. (Supplied/SABC) Months after being roped in to temporarily take over the role of Meikie Maputla from Harriet Manamela in SABC 1’s Skeem Saam, veteran actor Florence Masebe is readying to bid the community of Turfloop farewell.Masebe debuted on the show in May, following an announcement in February that Manamela would be replaced until the end of Skeem Saam’s season 12. Manamela was away from the show because she “needed to be placed on sick leave for an extended period of time”.”It’s almost time to say goodbye to the Turfloop bunch. Thank you for the beautiful ride. See you…

Palace of Justice in Pretoria where the historic Rivonia Trial took place six decades ago Lunga Simelane/City Press The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation marked the 60th anniversary of the Rivonia Trial on 12 June.It took place between 9 October 1963 and 12 June 1964 at the Palace of Justice in Pretoria and the trial is known as “the trial that changed South Africa”.Senior leaders of the ANC and other activists who fought against the apartheid government were sentenced to life in prison. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept…

Afghanistan’s players celebrate winning their ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight cricket match against Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday. (Randy Brooks / AFP) “That’s out! That’s out! Afghanistan have done it! They’ve done it!” rang the voice of cricket commentator Pommie Mbangwa as Naveen-ul-Haq claimed the wicket of Mustafizur on Tuesday to send Afghanistan through to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.READ | T20 World Cup: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in thriller to set up semi-final against South Africa”From Kabul to Kandahar, they’ll all be celebrating. Have a look at them! It might well be…

Juliet Harding and Ben Peters from GoodLuck. (Instagram/@goodlucklive) GoodLuck’s Juliet Harding and Ben Peters welcomed their baby, Skylar Scout Lulu Peters.Skylar was born on her due date, 20 June 2024, and weighed 4.53 kilograms.Due to unexpected complications, a caesarean section was necessary.GoodLuck’s Juliet Harding and Ben Peters’ baby girl is here.New mom Harding announced on Instagram that Skylar Scout Lulu Peters was born on her due date, 20 June 2024, at 23:05 and weighed 4.53 kgs.Harding shared her birth story, which was “not the one we planned or expected, but it was the one she needed.”The original plan was for…