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News24 | Hawks concerned about 'new robbery, kidnapping trend' targeting pastors. Here's what to do

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 4:19pm
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in the Eastern Cape is concerned about a "new trend" in the province in which pastors and church leaders are robbery targets, which eventually led to a kidnapping last week.

News24 | Chips are down as poker-loving fraudster's bid for appeal is busted

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 3:53pm
Fraudster Bouille Reyneke has been forced to fold after the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court called his bluff in challenging his conviction and sentence for financially crippling a number of his former clients.

News24 | Mark Immelman: The voice with a Saffa twang and a front-row seat to Masters history

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 3:26pm
Renowned South African golf commentator Mark Immelman, who has covered some of the most iconic tournaments, says it was hard not to be partial to Rory McIlroy finally conquering the Masters.

News24 | Six men to face trial for allegedly killing, torching body of Durban art gallery owner

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 3:23pm
Six men, including an 18-year-old, allegedly plotted to kill 57-year-old Durban art gallery owner Alan Gordon to gain access to R126 736 in his bank account.

News24 | Rhodes University launches water self-reliance plan after a decade of supply challenges

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 2:54pm
After more than a decade of unreliable water supply from the Makana Local Municipality, Rhodes University is finally rolling out its own self-reliance water security plan.

News24 | Godongwana says VAT to increase on 1 May as he files court papers

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 2:43pm
The DA's argument to suspend the VAT increase and have the VAT Act declared unconstitutional is incorrect in law and will fail, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in court papers filed this week.

News24 | 'Too little too late': Complainants in Timothy Omotoso case refuse to meet NPA head

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 2:28pm
Six women who testified against televangelist Timothy Omotoso, who was acquitted of sexually abusing them, have rejected National Prosecuting Authority head Shamila Batohi's proposal for a meeting.

News24 | Higher winter temperatures and delayed rains could extend Western Cape fire season

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 2:06pm
Higher than usual winter temperatures and probable delayed rains could see the Western Cape's fire season extended, provincial authorities have warned.

News24 | Cheetahs sign UCT's Varsity Cup hero

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 1:59pm
The Cheetahs have signed a deal with star UCT Ikeys winger Ntokozo Makhaza.