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News24 | Breakthrough HIV jab arrives in 6 weeks, but cuts cripple rollout capacity
A new report warns that SA’s rollout of the six-monthly HIV-prevention jab, lenacapavir, could falter after US funding cuts gutted outreach networks. Findings draw on interviews with healthcare workers and high-risk groups in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
News24 | Eastern Cape cop shot dead, another critically injured in ambush
A police officer was killed, while another was injured, after they were ambushed while returning home from duty in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday afternoon.
News24 | Chelsea sack manager Rosenior after dismal run
Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats
A tale of two Middle East voyages
A country cannot simultaneously invoke the Genocide Convention in the Hague and be the fuel supplier of the genocide it is holding to account. Alas, we found ourselves in this very contradiction
Tolashe faces second wave of criminal complaints as DA enters SUV probe
The move comes amid mounting political pressure and follows ActionSA’s earlier criminal complaint, which it says the Hawks are investigating
News24 | Chinese car scandal: Parties call on Ramaphosa to fire Tolashe as charges pile up
On Thursday, additional charges will be laid against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe in connection with the escalating scandal over two cars donated to the African National Congress Women’s League, which ended up in her family’s possession, with one later sold. Tolashe is the ANCWL president. The DA is bringing the charges about two weeks after ActionSA did the same.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Fannie Nkosi shares a prison with the ‘Cat’ in Pretoria
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, heavy rain in 4 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, excessive lightning, and heavy rain in parts of the North West, Gauteng, Northern Cape and Limpopo.
Earth Day: Confessions of a shopping bag and plastic bottle
For Earth Day, a different take on eco-friendly habits through the eyes of a reusable shopping bag and a plastic bottle.
News24 | Trump administration proposes Congo resettlement for 1 100 Afghan allies denied US visas
The Trump administration is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo to resettle 1 100 Afghans who have been stranded in Qatar awaiting US visas, according to an advocacy organisation that works on their behalf.
News24 | Road rage shooter claims self-defence; Load shedding milestone: 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 | Durban innovator develops low-cost hydroponic system to boost urban food security
A 20-year-old innovator from Umbilo in Durban has developed a low-cost hydroponic farming system that can address food insecurity in urban areas while reducing water and energy use.
News24 | Joburg’s woes deepen as key funder rejects loan request
A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down, a person familiar with the situation said.