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This photo, taken in October 2022, was the last photo Tristan Clarke took with his father, Bruce Johnstone before the procedure at The Headache Clinic a month later. (Tristan Clarke/Supplied) 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.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters on 24 September 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images via AFP) 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.

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Damaging winds have been forecast for parts of the Northern Cape. (Munir Uz Zaman/AFP) The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of damaging winds in parts of the Northern Cape and a risk of fire in some regions.Impact-based warningsYellow Level 2 Warning: Damaging winds leading to localised damage to settlements (formal and informal), as well as a risk of localised runaway fires, are expected over the central and eastern parts of the Northern Cape.Fire danger warningsExtremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the western parts of the Free State and North West, the northern…

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Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns’ goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says he hopes his recognition at the Ballon d’Or awards inspires the next generation and current footballers in the country. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced a preliminary squad of 32 players for upcoming Afcon qualifiers against Congo on 11 and 15 October.The first match will be held at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, followed by an away fixture in Congo.Captain Ronwen Williams returns from injury, and the final 23-player squad will be confirmed next week.For more Bafana news, please visit the News24 dedicated national teams’ page. Bafana Bafana head coach…

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North West police arrested a 72-year-old man for allegedly killing his tenant. (Suné Payne/GroundUp) 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.

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North West police arrested a parolee for alleged rape and murder.  (Halden Krog/The Times/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.

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As a consumer, you cannot possess unwrought gold, only gold crafted into bullion coins, miniature gold bars, medallions, or jewellery.You should buy investment gold coins only through an accredited dealer.Gold jewellery is less reliable as an investment than bullion.For more financial stories, go to the News24 Business front page.Of all the minerals that humans dig out of the ground, gold holds the greatest allure for investors.You can invest in gold directly, by buying the physical metal in some form, or indirectly through financial instruments such as shares or investment funds. How is gold weighed and valued?The price of gold is stated in US dollars…

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Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok missed a penalty that harmed the Boks’ chances of beating Argentina. (Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images) The Springboks have been several changes for their title-deciding Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina.Eben Etzebeth will be the most capped Springbok of all-time in Mbombela, while Manie Libbok has been backed to start.The Springboks need only a point from the match to guarantee their Rugby Championship title.For more Springbok news, visit our dedicated section.Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok has been backed by Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus as Eben Eztbeth makes history ahead of Saturday’s title-deciding Rugby Championship clash against Argentina.The Springboks need…

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MK Party Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela. (Alfonso Nqunjana/News24) 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.

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