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June 16 was the invoice for our democracy — 50 years on, it remains unpaid
The road to 27 April 1994, Freedom Day in South Africa, started on the dusty streets of Soweto on 16 June 1976. Had Hector Pieterson not been shot dead that morning he would be a relatively young 62 today. That fact alone – 50 missed years of living – tells us how much he and other youngsters sacrificed in the service of freedom.
URBAN REGENERATION: Forgotten Bellville is finally getting an overdue ‘glow-up’
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership has convinced the City of Cape Town to stand behind a public-private initiative to illuminate the northern suburban area.
HEALTH TRENDS: Discovery report shows members are living longer, but illness is becoming more complex
The good news is that Discovery Health Medical Scheme members are living longer. The harder news is that many of those extra years are being spent managing more than one chronic condition.
Omar Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup after World Cup heartbreak
Omar Artan’s dream of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was dashed after he was denied entry into the US last week.
News24 | amaBhungane | Betting battle joined: Reserve Bank probes Betway
Gambling giant Betway has disclosed that it is facing an investigation by the South African Reserve Bank.
PERSONAL FINANCE: Why vehicle insurance premiums differ from one person to the next
Factors like age, claims history and even where a vehicle is parked can affect the premium.
Five things you need to know about Cartrack meeting with Gcina’s family
Both parties described the encounter as constructive
News24 | Friday’s weather: Very cold, wet and windy in Western, Eastern and Northern Cape
Very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected in parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
FIFA World Cup: Madlanga Commission rallies behind Bafana
Bafana Bafana have the support of every South African for the FIFA World Cup, including those leading the Madlanga Commission.
News24 | It’s finally here – Bafana’s big day, all things World Cup and more: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
News24 | ‘I don’t regret anything’: FIFA boss defends USA as World Cup hosts
FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists that he doesn’t regret the United States of America being granted the rights to co-host the 2026 World Cup, despite everything that has happened.
News24 | PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: SPAR’s comeback story. Plus: High oil prices linger longer
This is Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, a weekly News24 podcast that respects your time and intelligence.
News24 | Hope for transplant patients: Africa’s first liver perfusion machine lands at Wits
Africa’s first liver perfusion machine, which preserves donor livers, improves transplant outcomes, and expands the donor pool, lands at Wits.
News24 | Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard’ after tit-for-tat strikes
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would hit Iran “very hard tonight” and wanted eventually to take Iran’s oil infrastructure hub Kharg Island, after tit-for-tat strikes in the Gulf that have undermined a shaky ceasefire.
News24 | ‘TLB’ excites England legend John Terry as World Cup looms: ‘I like his attitude’
England and Chelsea legend John Terry said he was excited by the prospect of seeing young South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi playing at the World Cup, which starts in Mexico on Thursday.