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News24 | Five charged over Liam Payne's tragic death in Argentina

Five people have been indicted in Argentina over the death of British singer Liam Payne, who fell from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony in October after consuming alcohol and drugs, prosecutors said Monday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/pxS02g9

News24 | SEE | Chinese cars, Miss SA's ride and the N3 disaster: The top 10 biggest motoring stories of 2024

2024 has been a tough year for the South African new car market, but it has never affected our love or interest in cars. But what were the motoring stories that News24 readers loved the most this year? The top 10 list is rather interesting, and surprising... from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/MIVmkRh

News24 | Australia rip out seven late wickets to beat India, lead series 2-1

Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/S0FOWMA

News24 | Sunday sweet treat: Effortless lemon tart

This lemon tart is creamy, zesty, and perfect for effortless dessert indulgence any day!  from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/JFRr48w

News24 | Rand poised for rebound as options market turns more bullish

Positioning in the options market suggests the rand is poised for a rebound that may be as steep as its rapid decline in December. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/gvo4sb9

News24 | Makhadzi no-show at North West music festival sparks R3m rampage

North West police launched a manhunt after an early-morning rampage at Makwassie Stadium during a music festival on 27 December. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/8rcibQ4

News24 | Suspect in deadly New York City subway fire indicted on murder, arson charges

The man accused of killing a woman who was sleeping on a New York City subway car by setting her on fire was indicted by a grand jury on Friday of murder and arson charges, prosecutors announced. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/do6xX1V

News24 | Creativity and collaboration: The trendiest brand designs by young SA artists in 2024

Embracing vibrant South African creativity, major brands are partnering with local artists in 2024 to create culturally rich and resonant products that celebrate and support local talent. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/wkcWsT2

News24 | One teen drowns, another is rescued at Kabeljous River Mouth on Boxing Day

A quick-thinking fisherman saved a 13-year-old boy who was swept out to sea while swimming with two other teens at the Kabeljous River Mouth on Boxing Day. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/l1HaGic

News24 | South Korea's opposition moves to impeach acting president

South Korea's opposition said Thursday it filed an impeachment motion against acting president Han Duck-soo, in an escalating row over the composition of the Constitutional Court which would decide whether to remove his predecessor from office. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/XvGK2Ye

News24 | New sugar industry head hopes for tax break until 2030 as the industry eyes the future

Sifiso Mhlaba, the new CEO of the Sugar Association of South Africa, is hopeful the government will grant a moratorium on the Health Promotion Levy until 2030, which he says is necessary for the sustainability of the sugar industry. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/EN7Luag

News24 | OPINION | The behavioural science behind investment strategy

There’s more to markets than textbooks can teach us. There are behavioural aspects to investment management and financial markets that can be fascinating and challenging, says James Turp. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/e6gRVtm

News24 | Two Christmas Day fires leave hundreds homeless, one man treated for burns

Two hundred homes have been destroyed in a fire that ripped through the Ekuphumleni informal settlement in Dunoon on Christmas Day. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/0htBPWw

News24 | From Beetles to BYD: A journey through automotive icons by decade

From classic roadsters and off-roaders to sports cars and electric vehicles, these iconic models embody the essence of their eras. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/QsKljEF

News24 | Butterflied lamb shoulder

This is one of the easiest things to braai, for me. There’s no need to be intimidated by the bigger cut. Your butcher can butterfly the shoulder, then all you need to do is marinate or season it. It can serve quite a few people, giving Sunday roast vibes but in a more laid-back way, and doesn’t take all that long to cook. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/TI1vJ2z

News24 | Veterinarian fined after letting unqualified workers operate on pets

A Secunda veterinarian has been found guilty of five counts of unprofessional conduct after he let unqualified staff illegally perform procedures on pets at his practice, according to a report. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/kpKifB5

News24 | 'I trust them': Proteas boss Walter backs players after dismal Pakistan results

They were outplayed in all facets of the game in their series loss to Pakistan, but Proteas coach Rob Walter is remaining positive. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/tkxNChd

News24 | Dejected Jake takes leaf out of Pep Guardiola's book: 'I wonder if I'm missing something'

Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has taken a leaf out of struggling Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola's book, asking himself if he's missing something as the team suffered a 20-17 loss to the Sharks. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/D1fsekp

News24 | 11 dead in 'second worst' crash in Eastern Cape since start of festive season - 36 die in one week

Eleven people have died, and three were seriously injured following a collision between a minibus taxi and a bakkie on the N2 outside Dutywa in the Eastern Cape on Saturday night. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/3HkKGe5

News24 | 'I wish I could go back and make different choices': Eastern Cape mom's fetal alcohol regrets

A young Eastern Cape mother has revealed how stress and despair during her pregnancy drove her to alcohol, leaving lasting consequences for her child. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/sOYNqAy

News24 | Progress being made in NPA's fight to access State Capture Inquiry database

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the National Prosecuting Authority say progress is being made in terms of securing access to the State Capture Commission of Inquiry's digital evidentiary database. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/dODkZCf

News24 | South African short film The Last Ranger makes Oscars 2025 shortlist

The Last Ranger, a South African short film, has been shortlisted in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/UvbzQeM

News24 | Legend Manqele explores SA's democratic journey with new docu-talk series 30 Winds of Change

Award-winning producer Legend Manqele returns to television with 30 Winds of Change, a compelling docu-talk series that commemorates 30 years of South Africa's democracy. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/g7C3iPT

News24 | FESTIVE READING | Deon Meyer's Leo leads the pack of thrillers for holiday enjoyment

Benny Griesel and his partner Vaughn Cupido are still in exile in Stellenbosch, and still working out of the local cop shop... from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/D4NUPoS

News24 | Countdown to Christmas: Pork belly in brandy

As the brandy cooks away, you're left with a deep, dark sauce that makes the pork irresistible. The crispy crackling is a thing of joy.   from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/1dGRg8i

News24 | Two senior cops, two women gunned down in bloody KZN shooting as shooter returns to crime scene

KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a 38-year-old suspect in connection with the death of four people, including two senior police officers who were attending to a murder scene at a night vigil in Cliffdale, Hammarsdale on Saturday night. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/5dCFS7O

News24 | SEE | This delivery company has created over 1 000 jobs in three big SA cities

Two South Africans who founded a delivery company, now serving merchants like Liquor City, AB InBev, and Skoon Skincare, say the most challenging part of getting off the ground was transitioning from business-to-business to consumer technology. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/GhBCXzt

News24 | Countdown to Christmas: Pecan and raisin bread with homemade rosemary butter

When I think of the farm, bread and butter, come to mind. That's how every Christmas Day started. Make your own butter and season it with fresh herbs.   from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/HRUKc8u

News24 | Proteas pin hopes on teenager Maphaka amid fast bowling crisis: 'He's a high-potential cricketer'

Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter is not too concerned about their increasing injury fast bowling crisis in the ongoing home tour against Pakistan. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/y1BpQqk

News24 | Ebrahim Harvey | Simelane shuffle: What have you done, President Ramaphosa?

What President Cyril Ramaphosa does not realise is that his handling of the Simelane matter reminds us of how he himself escaped accountability for the palpable shenanigans and blatant violation of several laws on his Phala Phala farm in early 2020, argues Ebrahim Harvey. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/DgczYLj

News24 | Back on track: Prasa finally signs passenger rail deal with City of Cape Town

The City of Cape Town and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa have signed a Service Level Plan following court action, threats of an intergovernmental dispute, and more than a year of negotiations. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/HtLPfnv

News24 | Argentine court drops rape case against French rugby players

An Argentine court on Tuesday dismissed rape charges against two French international rugby players accused of assaulting a woman after playing a match in the country in July. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/NExfgq5

News24 | A third of participants in study don’t want HIV-positive teachers and pupils at school

More than a third of Grade 6 pupils who participated in a study involving nine African countries, including South Africa, are opposed to the idea of HIV-positive teachers and pupils at school. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/wW4Tid7

News24 | 'I don't like to lose because of referees': Nabi fumes after Chiefs suffer another defeat

Kaizer Chiefs endured another frustrating outing in the PSL's Betway Premiership, succumbing to a defeat at the hands of Polokwane City. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/fMaPC5X

News24 | Customers owe municipalities across SA almost R348 billion for electricity

Customers owe municipalities across South Africa a staggering R347.6 billion, while they, in turn, are indebted to Eskom for more than R90 billion. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/gKePECq

News24 | Wendy Knowler Win of the Week | A juicy tale of a nonsensical promo policy

Gary Hyde’s three-month battle with Woolworths over a fruit juice promo highlights just how frustrating poor customer service can be. It took persistence—and a 'consumer watchdog' intervention—to get answers and a fix, writes Wendy Knowler. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/g1DiJVE

News24 | 'Plum' proud of Sharks adjusting on the fly in win against Exeter, but worried about injury cost

The Sharks have gone from backdoor entrants to the Champions Cup to potential dark horses. But the resourceful win against Exeter could be the reason they go back to also-rans, due to injuries. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/hdlrKZv

News24 | Booze, views and calls to prayer: Bo-Kaap residents battle against proposed luxury hotel

The planned development of a luxury hotel near the historic Auwal Mosque in the Bo-Kaap has residents hot under the collar. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/EidQpZD

News24 | Dams overflowing but strict water restrictions and punitive tariffs remain in Nelson Mandela Bay

After a destructive flood hit Nelson Mandela Bay twice in less than five months, four of the five dams supplying the metro with water have been overflowing, but water restrictions and punitive tariffs remain firmly in place - to the detriment of residents and the municipality. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/fCN8G1I

News24 | Search continues for Gauteng teen who went missing while swimming at Eastern Cape beach

A Gauteng teenager went missing at a beach in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape while attending a sporting event. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/cZi4X6O

News24 | SA expats use rugby to ignite hope and raise R150k for rural youth... all the way from London

Two South African cousins living in London are harnessing the power of rugby and collective generosity to make a difference in the lives of rural Eastern Cape youth. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/UDZtrsk

News24 | Klaasen steps in to captain Proteas in T20 series against Pakistan

Heinrich Klaasen has been named as captain for South Africa's T20I series against Pakistan, filling in for Aiden Markram, who is participating in the Test series against Sri Lanka. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/U6Qoidm

News24 | FESTIVE READING | How do you like your historical novels? A PM's affair vs a female Shakespeare

In Precipice, national security is threatened by an affair; in By Any Other Name, Jodi Picoult has women writing under men's names. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Ywp6Q7E

News24 | Four more illegal miners, wearing only pants, resurface in Stilfontein

The four appear to be young boys, who were only wearing pants. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/zVWDCAm

News24 | Prosus reports surge in ecommerce profit, record iFood result

Prosus, the listed consumer arm of Naspers, reported on Monday that that earnings in its core ecommerce portfolio rose fivefold in its half year to end September, driven by a record performance from Brazilian food giant iFood. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/IKYOpsr

News24 | Sunday sweet treat: Lemon and granadilla custard tart

There’s nothing that comes close to this tart, with it's creamy custard and a sweet and tangy lemon topping. from News24 news24/topstories/rss https://ift.tt/EZSazeK

News24 | Royal AMmunition - Weapons cache found in MaMkhize’s home

A Hawks raid on socialite, businessperson and football boss Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize’s home unearthed a cache of firearms and ammunition. from News24 news24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Pc81NOd