Woman sentenced over threats to kill Angela Rayner
Elizabeth Harker, 63, from Luton, is given a community order after admitting leaving the messages.
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Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended
US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran’s retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
How Tshwane officials helped a security firm linked to cartels amass R59.1m in a year
Two senior Tshwane officials are implicated in a scandal where over R59 million was paid to service providers for unnecessary security services, with no evidence of increased breaches or risk assessments conducted. Companies linked to criminal cartels, including one with a former deputy mayor as director, benefited from irregular deployments authorized without proper authority.
Replacement ambulances delivered after London arson attack
The London Ambulance Service confirmed it would loan the vehicles after four ambulances were set on fire.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Isolated showers across SA – with severe thunderstorms in 2 provinces
Scattered showers are expected in most parts of the country, while severe thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | Strike on Iran-backed militants in Iraq kills commander, several companions
Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilisation Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least 15 fighters, including the PMF’s Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others, security and health sources told Reuters.
News24 | Race for DA top job heats up; SA star leads Bridgerton S5: 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.
ActionSA files complaints over alleged DA ‘top-up’ payments to cabinet members
A leaked report shows that the DA spends more than R305,000 a month supplementing incomes
South Africa must stop BEE to save its most important industry
South Africa’s mining output has declined over the past two decades, mainly due to unstable and increasingly burdensome government policies and regulations.
Gauteng health struggles to recover debt owed by foreigners
The department is on a mission to recover R4.6bn in outstanding patient fees. Of this total, R2.4bn is owed by individual patients, both South African citizens and foreigners
Williams aims to step out of shadows of Welsh icons
As Wales look to secure qualification for the World Cup, Neco Williams describes how following in the footsteps of Welsh icons can be an inspiration and a burden.
Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict
The war has caused “imminent danger” to the country’s energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.
Son of Nottingham attacks victim found out father had died through Instagram
Ian Coates, 65, was stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane in the early hours of 13 June 2023.
News24 | No flights, no street lights: Emergency steps taken worldwide as war causes fuel havoc
Countries are taking emergency measures to save fuel as the US-Israel war on Iran continues.
Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State
The president will meet the provincial executive to discuss the state of the province’s municipalities
South Africa’s GDP per capita growth has been zero while other countries blossomed
South Africa’s current GDP per capita trajectory puts it on a concerning path, with an entire generation’s living standards at stake.
Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch
The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England.
WATER EQUITY: Water and gender — Building equitable systems that empower communities and women in SA
South Africa’s growing water crisis is being driven less by scarcity than by failing infrastructure, with nearly half of treated water lost before it reaches users. The consequences are deeply unequal, as unreliable supply entrenches social injustice and places a disproportionate burden on women and girls.
Thysse cousins promise to go full on in ‘family’ match on Saturday
I want the belt; Bryan wants to remain the champion, says Gerhard
Brazen killing of Joburg attorney sparks alarm over targeted attacks on legal profession
The fatal shooting of attorney Chinette Gallichan in the Johannesburg CBD while heading to the CCMA offices has intensified concerns about a growing pattern of violence targeting members of the legal profession
News24 | SA actor Masali Baduza leads groundbreaking Bridgerton S5 love story
South African actor Masali Baduza will take the lead in the fifth season of Netflix’s popular period drama, Bridgerton.