Author: staff
A rare cosmic discovery from South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has marked a major milestone in space research. It underscores the continent’s expanding influence in the global space industry as more African nations invest in homegrown satellites and diversify their use of space technology.
Frame Leisure Trading, the parent company of The Cross Trainer, was ordered by the Labour Court to compensate a former employee who had suffered racist remarks and been dismissed unfairly. (Jenni Evans/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.
Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia Danilo Di Giovanni/Getty Images Francesco Bagnaia took pole position at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP on Saturday with a lap record as he aims to cut the gap separating him from current championship leader Jorge Martin.Reigning champion Bagnaia, who trails Martin by 23 points, sped to one minute and 30.304 seconds at the “Marco Simoncelli” circuit in Misano Adriatico, ahead of countrymen Franco Morbidelli and Marco Bezzecchi who was also fastest in the morning practice session.Ducati’s Bagnaia is riding with injuries to his shoulder, neck and collarbone after crashing out of last weekend’s…
It’s business as usual at Groot Constantia after a 300-year-old bell was stolen from a wine estate on Monday. (Chelsea Ogilvie/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.
The Springboks finally got an Ellis Park win over the All Blacks, but they have to do it again at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to regain the Freedom Cup (Dirk Kotze/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.
Team South Africa at Nascar (Supplied, SACCUSA) 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.
An officer attached to the National Intervention Unit was ambushed by a gunman in the Eastern Cape. (Halden Krog/The Times/Gallo Images) A police officer was shot at in Mthatha on Friday morning.The National Intervention Unit officer, who was on his way to work at the time, was not injured.The attack comes days after a suspected extortionist and two others were killed in a shootout with an NIU squad.A National Intervention Unit (NIU) officer was ambushed in Mthatha, only days after a suspected extortionist was killed in a shootout with the unit.On Friday morning, the 42-year-old warrant officer was on…
At least six suspected CIT robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Gauteng. (André Damons/Netwerk24) A group of suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were killed in a police shootout in Germiston on Saturday morning.Several police sources told News24 there were six fatalities.According to police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the scene is still active.News24 understands that police approached the suspected robbers as they attempted to rob the CIT vehicle.More to follow. We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called on the Auditor General to widen the scope of its audit into the procurement process for a key driving license deal. (Supplied/GCIS). 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 Springboks train at Cape Town Stadium (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.