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Ramaphosa picks ex-National Party MP as South Africa’s ambassador to United States
Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer, a former National Party negotiator and ex-member of Parliament, as South Africa’s envoy to the United States.
Ramaphosa set to name new ambassador to the United States
President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to tap veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s next envoy to the US, as Pretoria seeks to steady relations with Washington after a turbulent year.
EPWP funding to eThekwini halted over ‘jobs for sex’ and ghost beneficiaries scandal
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended EPWP funding to eThekwini after an Auditor-General report exposed ghost beneficiaries, irregular payments and allegations of “jobs for sex” corruption
News24 | Elon Musk’s father seeking Russian refuge for SA farmers
The father of tech billionaire Elon Musk is working on a project to grant refugee status in Russia to South African farmers, he told AFP on Tuesday, a project similar to one by the US government.
Here’s how to make drug addiction a health issue, not a criminal one
Experts say South Africa’s contradictory approach to drugs — treating addiction as both a disease and a crime — is fuelling a worsening crisis in places like Westbury, where illicit drugs plague the community
News24 | Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Hezbollah launches new attacks
Washington’s top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a “historic opportunity” for peace as direct talks between the two opened on Tuesday despite objections from Hezbollah, which announced fresh attacks on Israel just as negotiations got under way.
WeBuyCars founders get green light to take over South African property giant
The Competition Commission has approved AttBid’s bid to acquire RMB Holdings, paving the way for the Van der Walt brothers to gain control of the company.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Bribes for debt wipes? Slain Emfuleni whistleblower tipped officials
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in 4 provinces; damaging waves in Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging waves in parts of the Western Cape, while severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours persist in other parts of the country.
News24 | SEE | Bontle Modiselle channels the King of Pop at star-studded Michael premiere in Berlin
South African stars took centre stage at the world premiere of Michael in Berlin, Germany, proudly flying the SA flag high on the global stage.
End of an era coming for Shell in South Africa
Shell is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa, where it has operated since 1902.
Malema sentencing explainer: Could EFF leader lose his seat in Parliament?
Will Julius Malema lose his seat in Parliament? We unpack how a 15-year jail term, a fine, suspended sentences or appeals could affect him.
News24 | Meet SA’s tallest rugby schoolboy; Julius Mkhwanazi’s funeral ‘lie’: 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.
Julius Malema ‘confident’ ahead of potential 15 years in prison
The EFF leader is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as he waits to learn his fate in KuGompo City.