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Eastern Cape police are still searching for suspects who broke into the province’s health department offices in Bisho. (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.

Reading a kids’ book in one of SA’s 11 official languages. (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.

The JMPD arrested four suspects at a construction site for alleged extortion. (@JoburgMPD/X, formerly Twitter) Four suspected extortionists have been arrested in Johannesburg.They allegedly demanded R1 000 daily from construction workers.They face charges of extortion, intimidation and public violence.Four alleged extortionists have been arrested for allegedly demanding R1 000 daily from construction workers at a site at the intersection of Simmonds and Thorpe Streets in Marshalltown, Johannesburg.On Monday, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers responded to a report on the alleged extortion .JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla said “certain individuals, identified as part of a construction mafia”,  had allegedly demanded…

The new iPhone 16. Photo: Apple Apple on Monday unveiled its long-awaited, artificial intelligence-boosted iPhone 16 and promised improvements in its Siri personal assistant as it rolled out new software, beginning in test mode next month.”The next generation of iPhone has been designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up. It marks the beginning of an exciting new era,” Chief Executive Tim Cook said at a product launch.Shares of Apple closed barely changed for the day. Apple’s event came hours before China’s Huawei launches a tri-fold phone, underscoring the competitive challenge the iPhone maker faces. Apple has yet to…

(L to R) Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury, Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury in The Perfect Couple. (Seacia Pavao/Netflix) 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.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi returning to South Africa to play for the Sharks will extend his career, said former Bok lock Victor Matfield. (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.

James Earl Jones, the actor whose rich baritone provided the voice for “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, has died, his representatives said September 9, 2024. He was 93. Jones, who also voiced King Mustapha in Disney’s animated feature “The Lion King” had a prolific and varied career over six decades. (Photo by Jemal Countess / Getty Images North America / AFP) James Earl Jones, the iconic voice behind Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, has died at the age of 93. Renowned for his deep, booming voice, Jones overcame a childhood stutter to become a…

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube. (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.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos now has the tough task of raising the team’s level after their historic bronze medal finish at this year’s Afcon. (Lefty Shivambu/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.

While another party has added its voice to those calling for Thembi Simelane’s removal as justice and constitutional development minister, her party, the ANC, says her continued presence in Cabinet is President Cyril Ramaphosa’s prerogative.