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News24 | Who is Mozambique's next president, Daniel Chapo?

Very little was known about Daniel Chapo politicaly, but he is now set to become the country’s first president born after independence from Portugal. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/EycxskR

News24 | EXTRACT | The Human Bridge: Ian Fuhr tackles South Africa's deep-rooted issues

Virtually every problem we face in this country is touched by our legacy of systemic racism and the psychological damage it has caused. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/OiZh3lm

News24 | Hello Kitty turns 50: 'CEO of supercute' still captivates hearts and rakes in billions

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday - still making millions for her Japanese creators. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/az7gv9F

News24 | Back to school: ANC ramps up renewal project with compulsory course for all its members

The ANC has ramped up its renewal efforts with a compulsory “foundation course" and a new set of rules for anyone who wants to join the party. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/1MiYScp

News24 | Three people gunned down in Khayelitsha days after two mass shootings in the Western Cape

Just days after two mass murders in the Western Cape, provincial police are on the hunt for gunmen who shot three people dead in Site C, Khayelitsha, on Sunday evening. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/uETOzs9

News24 | Khaya Sithole | Populism at the polls: How politicians gamble on SA’s energy crisis

To address SA's pressing economic issues, politicians must prioritise pragmatism over populist promises—especially when it comes to the energy crisis and soaring living costs, writes Khaya Sithole. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/I5AHOFS

News24 | Jailed shysters arrested in connection with extortion and Facebook scam from behind bars

Western Cape police have arrested two inmates who allegedly extorted a victim outside prison to pay protection to them every week. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/0SsfTRx

News24 | Death, torture and rape in police custody: Gauteng and Western Cape see most reports against cops

Every 13 hours, on average, a person dies in police custody or as a result of police action in South Africa, according to statistics in the Independent Police Investigative Directorate annual report. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/EAg4NzR

News24 | PHOTOS | A sweet farewell to Mia le Roux: Miss SA's historic journey to Miss Universe 2024 begins

Mia le Roux, Miss South Africa, hosted her farewell event at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton on Thursday, ahead of the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/eT2l9AW

News24 | Ministers, MPs owe the public works dept R4 million

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson answered questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/5Ug7HnZ

News24 | WELLNESS | Divorce can be shattering – but you can collect your ‘broken pieces’

It took author Gloria Nomvuyiseko Noganta six years of struggling with the notion of being a failure in life to realise that there is a beautiful, fulfilling life beyond divorce. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/xegSl8I

News24 | Ramaphosa to process Malema's SIU report release request letter

President Cyril Ramaphosa's office says it will process EFF leader Julius Malema's letter requesting to have a Special Investigation Unit investigation (SIU) report on the National Treasury's Integrated Financial Management Systems tender made public. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/sTjMcCB

News24 | 80 health inspectors to search for 'chemical agent' believed to be behind food poisoning in Gauteng

A team of 80 environmental health inspectors has been deployed to Soweto to search for chemicals believed to be behind a spate of food poisoning incidents. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/nwBGsEp

News24 | Former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda arrested for allegedly scamming residents

Former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been arrested for allegedly conning residents in an alleged funeral policy scam. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/dMz2sTD

News24 | From Idols SA to Is'fungo: Aneliswa's musical return celebrates love and faith

Music duo Aneliswa, comprised of twin sisters Anele and Neliswa, first captured the nation on Idols SA. They have now made a musical comeback their new EP, Is'fungo. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/zcNk3im

News24 | Charlotte Bauer | Diary of a Semigrant: In praise of Fish Hoek, False Bay's frog prince

Charlotte Bauer shares her experience of exploring Fish Hoek, the unassuming town with treasures behind murky windows. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/3CcaKPI

News24 | Lusikisiki mass shooting: Two more arrested, high-calibre firearms seized

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with Lusikisiki mass shooting that left 18 people dead on 28 September. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/myA1Rru

News24 | Hitting the sweet spot : Kia adds new affordable sub-R300 000 LS offering to SA range

The Sonet is Kia's best-selling vehicle locally, and now the company has added a sub-R300 000 derivative with a vast package of features. Here's what you need to know. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/rAjznpH

News24 | 'Lack of expertise': NSFAS manages billions, but its IT infrastructure is inefficient, outdated

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is just about crippled by financial and governance challenges that have been characterised by poor IT systems and reckless cash management. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/0uheVIg

News24 | Western Cape ready for matric exams as more than 75 600 candidates prepare

More than 75 600 Western Cape pupils are set to write the National Senior Certificate exams this year. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/14ctH7u

News24 | Sebastian Stan on 'hardest' part of portraying a 'relatable' Trump in controversial The Apprentice

Sebastian Stan immersed himself 24/7 in Donald Trump's early life to research the new biopic The Apprentice - and came to an unexpected realisation. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/IjXT0iy

News24 | Fred Khumalo | Why the anti-Chris Brown brigade is wrong

Would it not be fair to also condemn the likes of Levis, Hugo Boss and VW?. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/NRKmeHc

News24 | Proteas await semi-final fate after ticking box: 'It will plan out the way it should'

The Proteas are waiting to see if they can secure a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final berth following their vital win against Bangladesh in Dubai. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/wO5Q4tl

News24 | Big cars might make you feel safer. But here’s how vehicle size impacts others in a crash

Vehicles such as bakkies, minivans and SUVs tend to offer more protection to their occupants than smaller cars. But those same attributes increase the risks to occupants of smaller vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/8NBJnmi

News24 | Basetsana Kumalo | Pastor Ray, you have fought a good fight

"We will continue the legacy. His life has been a testament to the transformative power of compassion, strength, and unwavering purpose," writes Basetsana Kumalo in tribute to Pastor Ray McCauley. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/qe0oNKC

News24 | Ebrahim Harvey | A seething cauldron: Middle East crisis escalates amid Israeli bombing campaigns

The genocidal butcher and fascist of Israel, its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, will be assured by history of being the worst Israel has ever had since its bastardised birth in 1948, argues Ebrahim Harvey. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/ZcHhSuB

News24 | A 'pinch of salt': MPs doubt police's crime stats after AG raises alarm

MPs will take crime statistics with a "pinch of salt" after the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) raised concerns about the police's data capture. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/McpBr40

News24 | WATCH | 'It's not a bakkie, it's a Hilux!': Toyota's new TV ad hits one right in the feels

Toyota Motors South Africa has a brand-new Hilux television advert, and it's one that stirs all the right emotions. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/ELK3yTm

News24 | ActionSA's Nasiphi Moya expected to be elected Tshwane mayor

ActionSA councillor Nasiphi Moya is expected to be elected City of Tshwane mayor. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/FBZVXP1

News24 | Qaanitah Hunter | Apartheid: Simple and unjust, in any form

A genocide by an apartheid regime is being live-streamed. It really is that simple, writes Qaanitah Hunter. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/1BNwsjq

News24 | Iran warns Israel against attacks. Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander during strikes on Beirut

Iran warned Israel on Tuesday against any attacks on the Islamic Republic a week after Tehran fired a barrage of missiles on it, putting the Middle East on edge. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/fIxUaom

News24 | Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase 7 October stigma, at least at home

For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, confrontation with Iran and its proxies offers the chance of political redemption at home, even at the risk of a regional war, a year after the 7 October attack demolished his reputation from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/3TybfKE

News24 | REVIEW | Joker: Folie à Deux is a slow dance with madness in a dour, confused sequel

It's not as bad as you may have heard, but Joker: Folie à Deux is far too boring to ever really sing. Which is a problem for what is, after all, a musical. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/XjZSOdE

News24 | LIVE BY DESIGN | How to keep the flame of hope alive when times are dark

This week's LIVE BY DESIGN explores religion and spirituality while seeking a way of being in bleak times. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/bTcwfyW

News24 | Meet 18-year-old Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, the 2024 Miss World South Africa

The 18-year-old from Pretoria beat runners-up Romanda Hombi and Nande Mabala to claim the coveted crown at Sun City on Saturday night. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/tfjhFOl

News24 | All about the balance in Bulls' win over Ulster: 'Things are looking promising,' says Jake

Bulls director of rugby Jake White was left satisfied by his team's 47-21 United Rugby Championship win over Ulster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/62hFS1t

News24 | FEATURE | A Buyer's Guide: Cape Winemakers Guild 2024 Auction Wines

Attending the Cape Winemakers Guild pre-auction tutored tasting on 4 October with Madeleine Stenwreth MW; it seemed relevant to highlight emerging trends and stand-out wines for aspiring bidders and wine lovers. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/aifMyIZ

News24 | KZN lawyer in kidnapping case fails to return after magistrate demands his practice certificate

Persistent delays continue to mar the start of the trial of four people accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old boy for a R1-million ransom, which his very own neighbour allegedly masterminded. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/bE8LHS4

News24 | FIRST CHAPTER | News24’s October Book of the Month, Crimson Sands by Jeremy Vearey

Dirk couldn’t wait to defeat the Schutztruppe, the German troops maintaining colonial rule in South West Africa...Crimson Sands is News24’s Book of the Month for October. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/HlVehWa

News24 | William Gumede | From opposition to coalition: How the MPC helped reshape SA's political landscape

The Multi-Party Charter may not have managed to form a coalition government on its own, as initially planned, but it helped inculcate a culture of political parties working together across ideological lines, writes William Gumede. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/nORLmP9

News24 | LISTEN | Audiobook of the month: My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced by Pamela Power

Every month, News24 offers subscribers a free listen to audiobooks. This month's feature is My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced by Pamela Power. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/kTGHWoq