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Everton announced on Monday that the US-based Friedkin Group has reached an agreement to buy Farhad Moshiri’s majority stake in the struggling Premier League club.The deal is subject to regulatory approval from the Premier League, the Football Association and the Financial Conduct Authority.The group, led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, had entered a period of exclusivity to negotiate a possible purchase in June, before Everton announced the following month that no deal would be struck between the parties.American investment firm 777 Partners were unable to complete a deal earlier this year.John Textor, who has a 45 percent share in Crystal…
Jan Braai and Food Lover’s Market denied allegations of racial bias during a boerewors roll event. (Screenshot) 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.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates with Virgil van Dijk after scoring his teams third goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on September 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty 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…
Brook Cheuvront was reported missing on Saturday, and her body was discovered on Devil’s Peak on Sunday afternoon. (Steve Cheuvront/Facebook) 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.
Naledi Pandor was appointed as the new chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) Naledi Pandor was appointed as the new chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.She succeeds Professor Njabulo Ndebele.Pandor will officially assume her new role on 1 October.Former international relations and cooperation minister Naledi Pandor is the new chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.The foundation on Monday announced that Pandor would replace the outgoing board chairperson, Professor Njabulo Ndebele.Pandor will become only the third chairperson since former president Nelson Mandela established the foundation in 1999.Pandor, who retired from active politics at the end of the…
Rachel Kolisi inspired moms to get their kids moving after posting her and her daughter Keziah’s gym journey. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) Rachel Kolisi, wife of rugby star Siya Kolisi, inspired moms worldwide by sharing her gym sessions with her daughter Keziah, who has been joining her since she was five months old.Many local parents admired the businesswoman for encouraging fitness in her kids at such a tender age.In SA, several gyms cater to parents and their little ones. Activities like playing in the park are also an option for parents who can’t afford gym fees but…
The group of seniors during their holiday in Port Edward. (Supplied/Hazel Harris) A group of elderly travellers – the oldest of whom was 90-years-old – was stranded for 26 hours during a snowstorm on the N3.Ill-prepared for the freezing temperatures, they battled the cold and their hunger with limited resources.They were able to continue their journey back to Johannesburg when rescue teams arrived.With their knees frozen and spirits almost broken, a group of 15 senior citizens clung to their faith and prayed for a miracle while they were stranded on the N3 for 26 hours amid a snowstorm.The group…
Suki Suki Naturals founder, Linda Gieskes-Mwamba (Supplied/Amazon) The South African arm of US online retail giant Amazon has launched a local marketplace offering featuring thousands of products across different categories, from toys to home appliances, baby and beauty.Amazon.co.za said in a statement on Monday that the new “curated storefront” offering called Shop Mzansi would showcase “unique local products that reflect South Africa’s rich and diverse cultures”.These included toys, home and kitchen appliances, outdoor and braai, as well as luggage and beauty, which Amazon said would make it “easier than ever for millions of customers to find products from local…
Argentina players celebrate their victory over South Africa in Santiago del Estero. (Juan Jose Gasparini/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.
The Gauteng legislature. (Siyamtanda Capa/News24) Linda Mwale, the acting secretary to the Gauteng legislature, attempted to refute a News24 report on corruption and fraud in the legislature. The legislature paid travel stipends to two MPLs who never left South Africa, and more travel and subsistence claims to 32 legislature staffers who were not entitled to them. Mwale claimed the legislature upheld the highest standards of ethics and denied any politically motivated interference.The Gauteng legislature has denied that ANC figures, including former speaker Ntombi Mekgwe, covered up a scandal that saw nearly R500 000 in travel and subsistence claims improperly paid…