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Old Mutual will only start processing two-pot withdrawals on 23 September. (Gallo Images/Charles Gallo) 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.

DJ Maphorisa. Photo: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images DJ Maphorisa, a key figure in South African music, defended himself against cancellation calls following controversy over the song Amalanga Awafani.Maphorisa accused Samthing Soweto of contributing little to the song and causing Mas Musiq frustration, labelling him and Sir Trill as problematic in business.Samthing Soweto responded to the controversy, expressing his frustration over the song’s release without his knowledge.  DJ Maphorisa has sparked debate on social media after responding to calls for his cancellation in the entertainment industry.   This comes after musician Samthing Soweto was not credited for their collaboration on the song Amalanga…

A scrapyard manager has been arrested after police in KwaZulu-Natal recovered stolen copper cables worth approximately R20 million. (Supplied/SAPS) A scrapyard manager was arrested after KwaZulu-Natal police recovered stolen copper cables worth approximately R20 million on Martin Drive in Queensburgh on Wednesday.This was confirmed by KwaZulu-Natal’s police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, who said intelligence information had led to the possibility of illegal activities at the scrapyard.Netshiunda said an operation was planned, which was spearheaded by the Public Order Policing Unit.On Wednesday morning, the operation, which also involved members of the Hawks, was executed and a large amount of…

Government is taking steps in preparation for procuring new nuclear power. (Wlad74/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.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane. (Sharon Seretlo/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.

Incidents of extortion, targeting housing projects in the Western Cape, are leading to delays of up to three years. (Supplied/City of Cape Town) 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.

Lift founders, Jonathan Ayache (left) and Gidon Novick (right) (Image: Luke Daniel/Business Insider South Africa) 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.

Bongani Mthombeni has reflected on the Matthew and Sonia Booth cheating scandal that threatened to ruin her life in 2022. (Instagram/bonganimthombeni_1) 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.

This year, 24 cases of mpox and three deaths have been reported in South Africa.  At the moment, the country does not have access to any mpox vaccines. There is a greater chance that the mpox virus will overtake the immune system of a person who is immunocompromised and cause severe disease. Mpox, a viral illness first identified in Africa in 1970, made headlines in 2022 when it spread across the globe for the first time. Since then, the outbreak has evolved, with multiple strains of the virus circulating in different countries.  A new strain, known as clade Ib, first discovered in…

Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi It is not clear whether Commissioner Kieswetter is concerned about his losing streak against taxpayers in the court systems. There has been an unprecedented loss ratio recently, writes Darren Britz.The South Gauteng High Court upheld an appeal in a judgment against the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on 27 August 2024, in the matter of TALT vs The Commissioner for The South African Revenue Services. Anyone dealing with SARS, South African tax, or who wants to know the temperature of the South African tax environment would find this well-written judgment useful.It is not clear whether Commissioner Edward…