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Proclamations signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa open the way for the Special Investigating Unit to investigate allegations of serious maladministration related to Siyabonga Gama’s reinstatement as CEO of Transnet Freight Rail in February 2011.
Two unidentified gunmen opened fire at ST informal settlement in Site B, Khayelitsha, around 22:00 before fleeing the scene on foot. 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 African-born Jwaneng Galaxy coach Morena Ramoreboli has called on Batswana, regardless of club allegiances, to rally behind the Botswana champions when they take on Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League. (Darren Stewart/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.
Dr Olwethu Waka graduated with a PhD in mathematics from the University of Cape Town last week. (Olwethu Waka/Facebook) Dr Olwethu Waka, 33, graduated with a PhD in mathematics at UCT last week.Waka, who is from the Eastern Cape, said his mathematical journey was not easy.He dedicated his achievement to his late father.”I have never stopped trying despite my many disappointments.”So said Dr Olwethu Waka, 33, who graduated with a PhD in pure mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) at the beginning of the month.In 2008, while doing Grade 10, Waka failed maths after getting only…
Darlington Michaels in 2011, in Johannesburg, (Gallo Images/Oupa Bopape) Popular South African actor Darlington Michaels, best known for his role as Georgie “Papa G” Zamdela in Isidingo, has died. The beloved actor died on Friday, 13 September, at the age of 78, following a brief illness.Darlington, who became a household name for his portrayal of the mining town gangster, joined Isidingo in 1997 and credits the role with changing his life. For nearly two decades, he entertained audiences with his character’s distinctive style, which included speaking Tsotsitaal, a South African street dialect, and wearing silk shirts with bold prints,…
OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Picture: Alon Skuy / The Times / Gallo Images Police arrested a man at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Friday evening for allegedly smuggling drugs.”This [alleged] drug mule had just landed from São Paulo [in Brazil] and was connecting to Nigeria when he met with a cleaner at the airport and [was] handed aircraft headphones.”Suspecting that there was something amiss, a team [of officials] opened the aircraft headphones and found cocaine stashed in the headphones,” said police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe. At least 450 grams of cocaine were found inside the headphones.The cleaner…
Italy has a mafia problem: extortion, smuggling, racketeering and the infiltration of key government positions. But the central government took decisive action, dismissing deeply compromised councils. The impact was immediate, says Johan Fourie.
Durban is leasing 34 sites, including key beachfront spots like Mini Town, to revitalise problem properties and boost tourism. (Duncan Alfreds/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.
Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Dion George. (Supplied/ DA) 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.
Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango says the challenges he and the club went through in his debut season helped him grow as a player. (Charle Lombard/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.