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General Georg Meiring, the first chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) appointed by former statesman Nelson Mandela, has died.In a statement issued by the South African Defence Force Association, the Meiring family confirmed that the retired general, aged 84, died on Tuesday afternoon.”He passed on peacefully, in the company of his family, at 16:39 at his home in Pretoria,” the statement says.Meiring was the last chief of the apartheid-era South African Defence Force and the first chief of the SANDF from 1994 to 1998, when he retired.He is survived by his wife, Ännchen; his sons, Pieter, Wouter…
Thabiso Sikwane during Ponds Launch In South Africa August 01, 2013 in Johannesburg. (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images) Radio and television personality Thabiso Enid Sikwane will be commemorated at a memorial service on Friday at 3C Ministries, Irene Centurion. The 50-year-old died in the early hours of Saturday in hospital after suffering from a headache.”I’d like to confirm that it is true. She fell sick on Wednesday and was complaining of a headache.””She was taken to the hospital, and she left us in the early hours of this morning. The family is awaiting the results of the autopsy, and only then will…
Magistrate Ezra Morrison removed the rape case against the teenager later accused of killing Deveney Nel from the roll, despite a psychiatrist’s warning about his violent tendencies. The court presiding over Deveney’s murder case now wants to know why.
The Art of War and Peace; authors David Kilcullen and Greg Mills in a bunker in Kherson, Ukraine 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 weekend death toll for crashes on roads in KwaZulu-Natal has risen to 23. (@KZNTransport/X) 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.
Tonga police have launched a manhunt for a suspect after two pupils were raped while on their way to school. (@SAPoliceService/X) Two pupils were raped on their way to school on Monday morning.They were allegedly attacked by an armed man.Police have launched a manhunt for the alleged rapist.Mpumalanga police are searching for a rapist who has been preying on children as they walk to school. According to police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli, police in Tonga are working to trace the alleged rapist after two pupils were attacked by an armed man on Monday.The pupils, aged 16 and 17, were on their…
The MK Party continues with its unsubstantiated claims that the elections were rigged. (Jaco Marais/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.
Shoprite group CEO Pieter Engelbrecht. (Shoprite/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 Western Cape Education Department is planning to cut more than 2 400 teaching posts. (Rosetta Msimango/City Press) 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 SA Post Office says it needs a R3.8 billion cash injection. (Gallo/ Misha Jordaan) 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.