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Exit Wounds and author Peter Godwin. (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.

Strong winds caused damage in Cape Town on Thursday, including damage to the roof of Booth Memorial Hospital (left) and a building on Solomons Road, Sea Point. (Facebook/Cllr Francine Higham – Ward 77, Cape Town and Sea Point CID) Strong winds have damaged buildings in Cape Town.The province has been battered by cold and windy conditions this week.The conditions are expected to move towards other provinces on Friday.Strong winds have battered the Western Cape, affecting several buildings, including a hospital in Cape Town.According to a social media post by ward councillor Francine Higham, the roof at Booth Memorial Hospital,…

Multiple women have accused Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of upmarket London department store Harrods where they worked, of rape and sexual assault, the BBC said on Thursday.The allegations, made in a BBC documentary and podcast, are the latest to be levelled at powerful figures following the start of the #MeToo movement in 2017. Fayed, who died last year at the age of 94, was a prominent figure in British life for decades due to his ownership of Harrods. A confidant of the late Princess Diana, his son Dodi, died alongside her in a car crash in Paris…

Stellenbosch University’s council announced on Monday that the controversial Wilgenhof res would be closed in its current form in 2025 for upgrading – and then reopened in 2026 (Designer: Sharlene Rood) 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.

Remgro CEO Jannie Durand. (Gallo Images/Denzil Maregele) 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.

South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai during the Kroger Queen City Championship at TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images) South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai leads the LPGA Queen City Championship with a seven-under par 65, despite an injury-disrupted year, including back injuries and a broken toe.Buhai, a major title winner at the 2022 Women’s British Open, strategically attacked the TPC River’s Bend course, carding eight birdies and finishing with a one-stroke lead over Jeeno Thitikul and Liu Yan.Liu Yan, who has missed the cut in her last seven starts, had a strong performance with two eagles and a 66,…

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Gary van Niekerk will not be resigning anytime soon. (Lulama Zenzile/Netwerk24) 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.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saves a penalty from Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui at Stadio di Bergamo on 19 September 2024. (Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) Arsenal and Atalanta played to a goalless draw in their Champions League opener.Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was his side’s hero.Europa League holders Atalanta had the better of a tight game which featured little goalmouth action.For more soccer news, visit our dedicated page.David Raya’s goalkeeping heroics ensured that Arsenal were only held to a goalless draw at Atalanta on Thursday in a tough start to their campaign in the revamped Champions League.Mikel Arteta’s side left Bergamo with a point…

A delegation of AbaThembu traditional leaders with King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo (third from the left) and Premier Oscar Mabuyane after a meeting at Nkululekweni, Mthatha, on Wednesday. (Gift Ngqondi/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.

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. (Tebogo Letsie) 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.