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Veteran actor and music director Timmy Kwebulana has died. (Supplied) Veteran actor Timmy Kwebulana died on Thursday evening after a short illness.He starred in multiple productions like Uthando Lwethu, Shooting Stars and Forced Love.The late actor’s family confirmed he died on 19 September. South African musician, director and veteran actor Timmy Kwebulana has died. The late actor’s family released a statement to confirm he died on the evening of 19 September after a short illness.The seasoned actor has starred in shows like Aba kwazidenge, Ingqumbo Yeminyanya, Unyana Womntu, Uthando Lwethu, Shooting Stars, Forced Love and Isikizi and most recently, Homecoming, a…
The trial of three men accused of offering a bribe to detectives is under way in the East London Regional Court. (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.
0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article SuperSport United’s goalkeeper Ricardo Goss has set himself the tough task of trying to push Ronwen Williams for Bafana Bafana’s No 1 jersey. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) Read this for free 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. Try our free 14-day trial Already a…
Takalani Sesame lands International Emmy nomation. (Takalani Sesame/Facebook) South Africa secures two 2024 International Emmy nominations for Die Brug and Takalani Sesame.Die Brug earns kykNET’s first-ever International Emmy nod, competing in Best non-scripted entertainment.Takalani Sesame was nominated in the Kids: factual category for its Big Feelings special.The reality show Die Brug on kykNET and the educational children’s program Takalani Sesame have both received nominations for the 2024 International Emmy Awards.South Africa received two Emmy nominations this year, down from three last year. This marks kykNET’s first-ever International Emmy nomination. The shows are among 56 International Emmy nominees across 14 categories…
The five men, Nhlanhla Makhathini, 37, Andile Jiyane, 28, Elias Phetha, 35, Sibonelo Khanyile, 37, and Thabani Nkomo, 34 appearing in the Camperdown Magistrate’s Court. (Sakhiseni Nxumalo/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.
Jarred Thompson, author of UJ Debut Prize winner, The Institute of Creative Dying. (Supplied/Thango Ntwasa) The University of Johannesburg has announced the winners of its annual UJ Prize, with Morabo Morojele winning the main prize for his novel Three Egg Dilemma.Jarred Thompson won the debut prize for his novel The Institute for Creative Dying, praised for its originality and craftsmanship.The main prize winner will receive R75 000, while the debut prize winner will be awarded R45 000.The University of Johannesburg has announced the winners of its annual UJ Prize for a South African work (usually fiction) and a debut…
The report, compiled by CW and Stellenbosch University procurement law expert Professor Geo Quinot, analysed reports submitted to National Treasury by organs of state. (TheaDesign/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.
The price of gold rose to a fresh record high of more than $2 609 on Friday as the prospect of fresh US interest rate cuts boosted demand for the precious metal.The commodity jumped to as much as $2 609.74 per ounce, two days after the Federal Reserve slashed borrowing costs for the first time since the start of the pandemic and indicated that more cuts were likely.But the rand slipped on Friday morning after strong gains over the past week. The local currency was trading close to R17.80/$ a week ago, but briefly broke through R17.40/$ on Thursday. On…
Springbok lock Ruan Nortje is chuffed with the quality of his colleagues and the privilege of playing alongside Eben Etzebeth. (Grant Pitcher/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.