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Sat, 15 May 2021 10:20:58 +0000News24.com | Child killed, three injured after vehicle veered off the road in Kya Sands
A child was killed and three others injured when a vehicle went off the road and struck them as they were walking in Kya Sands.
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:24:05 +0000News24.com | Illegal farm sale case against 11 accused set to continue, as Limpopo court denies withdrawal bid
A sudden application for the withdrawal of a case against 11 people facing fraud charges for allegedly illegally selling a privately owned farm was denied in the Seshego Regional Court, sitting at the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo, on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2021 07:43:57 +0000News24.com | Crime stats: The numbers you need to know
Police Minister Bheki Cele has released the fourth quarter crime statistics, and they paint a grim picture.
Sat, 15 May 2021 07:16:41 +0000News24.com | Buffalo City man allegedly throws boiling water at police officers to evade arrest
Zolani Xego, a former branch chairperson for the ANC in the Buffalo City Metro, locked himself in the house and allegedly threw boiling water at the officers who came to arrest him on Friday morning, according to Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Aut...
Sat, 15 May 2021 06:54:08 +0000News24.com | FEEL GOOD | Solly Krok, 91, bends over forward to help fight hunger
South Africa's veteran, Solly Krok, 91, is determined to prove that age is nothing but a number as he challenges communities to keep exercising, while helping feed those less fortunate.
Fri, 14 May 2021 21:50:27 +0000News24.com | SA government condemns attacks in Gaza and Jerusalem
The South African government has condemned Israel's "unjust attacks on civilians in Gaza and Jerusalem" and said the atrocities should be investigated and referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as possible crimes against humanity.
Fri, 14 May 2021 21:20:28 +0000News24.com | Lesufi orders probe into Pretoria school where angry parents carried principal out of office
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has ordered that a forensic investigation be conducted into the affairs of Laerskool Theresapark.
Fri, 14 May 2021 20:44:32 +0000News24.com | Traditional Courts Bill will create nothing but 'unfairness and trouble' - DA's Glynnis Breytenbach
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services will approach an independent senior counsel for a legal opinion on the constitutionality of the controversial Traditional Courts Amendment Bill.
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Fri, 14 May 2021 19:33:45 +0000News24.com | How to vaccinate millions as quickly as possible
Starting now, hundreds of thousands of Covid-19 vaccines will be arriving in South Africa weekly.
Fri, 14 May 2021 19:10:32 +0000News24.com | Keep household detergents out of reach of animals, warns AWS
The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa has advised households with pets to make sure their detergents are kept far away from animals.
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:38:16 +0000News24.com | Johannesburg gang member sentenced to 2 life terms for 2 murders
A member of the Varado gang has been handed two life sentences for the 2017 murders of two people in Westbury, Johannesburg.
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:21:51 +0000News24.com | Covid-19: Basic education department to meet over possible suspension of school sports
The Department of Basic Education is set to meet next week to discuss the possible suspension of school sports in the wake of increasing Covid-19 cases.
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:19:54 +0000News24.com | 'We'll meet in court' - Mantashe reacts to claims brought against him by Magashule
The ANC's national chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, has opted not to publicly react to Ace Magashule's decision to haul the party to court over his suspension, preferring to deal with the matter through legal channels.
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:47:55 +0000News24.com | Mabuyane talks third wave fears at opening of Eastern Cape Covid-19 treatment facility
While projections had shown that the third wave would hit the Eastern Cape in July, the Eastern Cape is already in it, Premier Oscar Mabuyane said.
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:09:02 +0000News24.com | ATM granted leave to appeal bid to secure secret vote in motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa
The ATM has been granted leave to appeal the Western Cape High Court's ruling that dismissed its attempt to compel National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise to grant a secret vote for a motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:33:22 +0000News24.com | State Capture Inquiry witness tells of R1.5m drop-off at ex-minister Mahlobo's home
An unidentified witness has told the State Capture Commission that she was allegedly instructed to drop off R1.5m at the Cape Town residence of former Intelligence Minister David Mahlobo.
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:22:07 +0000News24.com | Western Cape storm: Another cold front expected this weekend
The South African Weather Services has issued another weather warning for parts of the Western Cape for the coming weekend.
Fri, 14 May 2021 15:59:49 +0000News24.com | WATCH | Covid-19: Gauteng is in third wave, says David Makhura
Gauteng Premier says new Covid-19 cases have doubled in the province.
Fri, 14 May 2021 15:37:38 +0000News24.com | WATCH | Crime stats: Almost 5 000 killed in 3 months as murder rate increases by 8.4%
Police Minister Bheki Cele has revealed 4 976 people were killed in the first three months of 2021.