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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 6h
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that he told Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato that the Trump administration expects Japan to stop importing Russian energy.
Stop buying Russian energy, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Japan | News24
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he told Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato that the Trump administration expects Japan to stop importing Russian energy.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 8h
LIVE | Senzo Mchunu appears before ad hoc committee
LIVE | Senzo Mchunu appears before ad hoc committee | News24
The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal provincial head, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has commenced with its hearings. The next witness to provide evidence ...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 9h
Israel’s defence minister threatened on Wednesday to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
Israel warns of ‘total defeat of Hamas’ if all hostage bodies in Gaza are not returned | News24
Israel’s defence minister threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 1d
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to cut “Democrat programmes” as the United States government shutdown heads into its 15th day without resolution.
Trump threatens to end ‘Democrat programmes’ amid US govt shutdown, ‘Republican programmes’ safe | News24
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to cut “Democrat programmes” as the United States government shutdown heads into its 15th day without resolution.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 1d
US President Donald Trump hailed assassinated ally Charlie Kirk as a “martyr for truth and freedom” on Tuesday as he posthumously awarded the right-wing activist America’s highest civilian honour.
Charlie Kirk awarded Medal of Freedom, Trump hails him as a ‘martyr for truth and freedom’ | News24
US President Donald Trump hailed assassinated ally Charlie Kirk as a “martyr for truth and freedom” as he posthumously awarded the right-wing activist America’s highest civilian honour.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 1d
The US Department of State has revoked the visa of South African music executive Nota Baloyi, after he posted about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
US revokes Nota Baloyi’s visa over post that ‘celebrated’ assassination of Charlie Kirk | News24
The US Department of State has revoked the visa of South African music executive Nota Baloyi, after he posted about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 1d
Attempted murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala received confirmation from the head of the Hawks in KZN that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu had disbanded the task team he believed was investigating him – while discussing a potential property purchase for the top cop’s son.
Witness X uses WhatsApp evidence to expose Matlala’s cop, business, academic ‘protectors’ | News24
Attempted murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala received confirmation that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu had disbanded the task team he believed was investigating him from the h...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 2d
An elite military unit told AFP on Tuesday it had taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty.
‘We have taken power’: Madagascar military unit seizes power after president impeached | News24
An elite military unit told AFP on Tuesday it had taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 2d
Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday under a ceasefire deal, and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinians as peace was declared in the Holy Land.
Colossal task to rebuild Gaza as peace declared in Middle East | News24
Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza on Monday under a ceasefire deal, and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinians as peace was declared in the Holy Land.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 3d
Hamas freed the last 20 surviving Israeli hostages on Monday under a US-brokered ceasefire deal, a big step towards ending two years of shattering war in Gaza as President Donald Trump proclaimed the “historic dawn of a new Middle East”.
Hamas hands over all living hostages to Israel, Trump says Gaza war over | News24
Hamas freed the last 20 surviving Israeli hostages on Monday under a US-brokered ceasefire deal, a big step towards ending two years of shattering war in Gaza as President Donald Trump proclaimed the ...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 3d
More than 20 months after first announcing a proposed takeover, French media conglomerate Canal+ can take full control of MultiChoice.
20 months later, Canal+ finally takes control of MultiChoice | News24
MultiChoice shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favour of the R125-per-share offer by the French media group Canal+.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 3d
Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the war "over".
Hamas and Israel set for hostage and prisoner exchanges | News24
Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 8d
A well-known Cape Town school’s old website was revived this year to publish AI-generated fake news about South Africa.
Web of deceit: How Indian fake news ring used SA school website, YouTube exec’s stolen ID | News24
A well-known Cape Town school’s old website was revived this year to publish AI-generated fake news about South Africa. News24 traced the network to India, where operators use expired SA domains and p...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 8d
Crime Intelligence (CI) boss Dumisani Khumalo’s arrest was part of a project aimed at countering investigations into prolific crime involving high-profile criminals in Gauteng.
CI boss Khumalo’s arrest a ‘project’ to counter Gauteng crime investigations – Mkhwanazi | News24
Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo’s arrest was part of a project aimed at countering investigations into prolific crime involving high-profile criminals in Gauteng.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 8d
Spot gold smashed through $4 000 an ounce for the first time, as concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown added fresh momentum to a scorching rally.
Gold price smashes through $4 000 – doubling within two years | News24
Spot gold smashed through $4 000 an ounce for the first time, and analysts see no end to the precious metal’s rally.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 9d
The United Nations chief on Tuesday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza, and an end to hostilities in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, Israel and the region.
‘Unconditionally and immediately’: UN chief demands Hamas release Israeli hostages | News24
The United Nations chief on Tuesday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza, and an end to hostilities in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, Israel and the re...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 9d
With the race for control of Johannesburg intensifying ahead of the next local government elections, the ANC is considering a strategy to directly challenge the DA by fielding a high-profile parliamentary candidate as a mayoral contender.
ANC mulls bringing big gun leader to outwit DA’s Zille in Joburg power game | News24
With the race for control of Johannesburg intensifying ahead of the next local government elections, the ANC is considering a strategy to directly challenge the DA by fielding a high-profile parliamen...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 10d
The R64 million paid as part of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s township electrification programme is central to the Hawks’ high-level corruption investigation into City Power, Johannesburg’s municipal entity.
POWER CONNECTIONS | Lesufi’s R64m energy project part of Hawks’ corruption probe | News24
Evidence of the apparent gross inflation of prices, more than double the amount paid for a fraction of the work done in the Gauteng premier’s power programme, was seized by investigators probing alleg...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 10d
Bitcoin reached a new record high on Sunday, rising above the $125 000 mark.
Bitcoin hits record high amid US shutdown | News24
US president Donald Trump’s embrace of digital assets has reversed years of US government scepticism towards the crypto industry under his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden, with the US House of Repres...
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 10d
Five days have passed since Nosekeni Rabia Mandela last heard her husband’s voice. She says she now lies awake at night, consumed by worry for his safety. She must also find the strength to address their three children’s questions: “Will they kill daddy, or will he be okay?”
‘Will they kill daddy?’ Mandla Mandela’s children ask as wife fears for his safety | News24
While Nosekeni Rabia Mandela fears for her husband’s safety, she must answer their questions: “Will they kill daddy, or will he be okay?”
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 13d
Police in the United Kingdom have identified the suspect in Thursday’s “terror” attack outside a synagogue in the north of Manchester that left three people dead.
UK police name Manchester synagogue attack suspect, a British citizen of Syrian descent | News24
Police in the UK have identified the suspect in an attack outside a synagogue in the north of Manchester that left three people dead.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 14d
The Ramaphosa-led ANC is no different from the Zuma-led version. The plunder of Tembisa Hospital provides all the evidence, argues Pieter du Toit.
Pieter du Toit | The Tembisa pillaging will be how SA remembers the ANC, Ramaphosa | News24
The Ramaphosa-led ANC is no different from the Zuma-led version. The plunder of Tembisa Hospital provides all the evidence, argues Pieter du Toit.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 14d
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Israel to release South Africans and other nationals who were detained after Israeli authorities intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF).
SA delegation aboard Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israeli forces | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Israel to release South Africans and other nationals who were detained after Israeli authorities intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 14d
The top law enforcement agency in the US has cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing the Jewish advocacy organisation and antisemitism watchdog of spying on conservatives.
FBI cuts ties with Jewish antisemitism watchdog over Charlie Kirk, ‘love letters’ from James Comey | News24
The top law enforcement agency in the US has cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing the Jewish advocacy organisation and antisemitism watchdog of spying on conservatives.
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News24 @news24southafrica.bsky.social · 14d
uMngeni-uThukela Water has axed the chairperson of its subsidiary, uMngeni Water Services, after investigators found that he failed to make a full disclosure of his interests in a series of companies, including one doing business with the water board.
KZN water entity axes chairperson over undeclared business interests | News24
uMngeni-uThukela Water has axed the chairperson of its subsidiary, uMngeni Water Services, after investigators found that he failed to make a full disclosure of his interests in a series of companies,...
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