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ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula delivered the keynote address at Pravin Gordhan’s memorial service in Johannesburg on Sunday. Rosetta Msimango/City Press 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 body of Brook Cheuvront was retrieved by an EMS helicopter on Sunday afternoon. A 20-year-old woman from the United States has been found dead while hiking on Devil’s Peak, Western Cape, police said on Sunday evening.Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Pojie said a search party found the woman’s body at around 14:00.”The body of the missing hiker was found in an area which is part of Devil’s Peak and retrieved by EMS helicopter,” Pojie said.He said an inquest case had been opened. “An autopsy will be conducted to determine the possible cause of death,” he said.READ | Tragic end…
Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Mark Thompson/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 inspire.
Orlando Pirates’ coach Jose Riveiro says that if the club continues winning, that’s half the job done when it comes to dealing with their increasing load. (Alche Greeff/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.
Damaging winds are anticipated in parts of Northern Cape. (Jason Persoff/@Stormdoctor/Getty Images) The South African Weather Service has issued several warnings for Monday, including damaging winds in the northern parts of Northern Cape, as well as fire danger conditions over the western parts of North West.Impact-based warnings:Yellow Level 1 warning: Damaging winds in the northern parts of Northern Cape may result in the risk of rapid spread of fires and loose debris being blown around.Fire danger warnings:Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the central and eastern parts of Northern Cape and the western parts of North West.The weather in your…
Huawei and Apple’s latest smartphones went on sale in China on Friday.Many fans of the Chinese company were disappointed that its much-anticipated phone, Mate XT, was not available for walk-in customers.The $2 800 phone (~R49 000) – is more than twice the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page.Huawei and Apple’s latest smartphones went on sale in China on Friday, with many fans of the Chinese company disappointed that its much-anticipated $2 800 (~R49 000) phone – more than twice the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max – was not available for…
Stellenbosch’s Lehlohonolo Mojela combined with Andre de Jong in the goal that helped the Cape side beat Mamelodi Sundowns. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Lehlohonolo Mojela scored to help Stellenbosch FC to a 3-1 aggregate win over AS Vita, securing their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages.Stellenbosch are now South Africa’s sole representative in the tournament.Meanwhile, the Maroons complete the trio of SA clubs competing in Africa as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates vie for CAF Champions League honours. For more Orlando Pirates news, please visit the News24 dedicated local soccer page. Lehlohonolo Mojela is relishing his time at Stellenbosch FC, playing…
Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Medical schemes use pre-authorisation before you get expensive medical treatment to check you are a member of the scheme, you have the necessary benefits and that your treatment is cost-effective.The letter confirming pre-authorisation should outline any co-payments or potential shortfalls.Pre-authorisation does not guarantee payment of your claim, but it does help prevent claims that are denied or short-paid.For more financial stories, go to the News24 Business front page.Re-authorisation is often required before hospital admission, day hospital procedures, scans, scopes, or before beginning expensive treatment.Schemes need to specify in their rules which benefits require pre-authorisation.Pre-authorisation should be confirmed in writing.The letter…
Britain’s Daniel Dubois (R) throws a punch at Britain’s Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight boxing match for the IBF world title at Wembley Stadium in London on September 21, 2024. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Anthony Joshua vowed to continue his boxing career despite a devastating fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley, his fourth career defeat.Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed Joshua will return, with potential matchups including a rematch with Dubois or a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury in 2025.Dubois, now focusing on becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion, awaits the outcome of Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch with…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the loss to Argentina was a bitter pill to swallow. (Bertram Malgas/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.