‘Immunity gap’ drives rubella outbreak in South Africa

Immunity gaps created during the Covid pandemic are thought to have led to a spike in rubella cases in 2024. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has seen an increase in rubella cases across South Africa, with more than 8 000 positive …

Mozambique and South Africa to strengthen security measures

Maputo, 19 Dec (AIM) – The Mozambican and South African governments have decided to strengthen security measures along the highway which links the two countries and the Ressano Garcia border in order to mitigate disruptions of trade during any further mass …

Seatbelt habits in South Africa: Men vs. Women (and why it matters)

The humble seatbelt, a life-saving innovation that saves millions of lives, is often overlooked. A recent survey by Volvo Car South Africa sheds light on concerning trends in seatbelt usage, particularly among young people. The survey also uncovers a …

2nd ODI: South Africa elect to field after winning toss against Pakistan

Skipper Bavuma returns to squad with hosts making four changes By Web Desk December 19, 2024 South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan in the second One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at Cape Town on Thursday. …

Do boys’ schools still have a place in South Africa? Wynberg principal’s controversial speech sparks reflection

The writer says teachers deserve praise for helping pupils get through the year. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter …

Experian's Q3 2024 index reveals consumer credit trends in South Africa

Despite ongoing financial pressures, South African consumers are showing signs of optimism, according to Experian’s Q3 2024 Consumer Default Index (CDIx) which reveals a record-high appetite for credit, coupled with a slight improvement in the overall …

South Africa: Momentum acquires 100% of Bidvest share in FinGlobal

Momentum Group Limited will acquire 100% of The Bidvest Group Limited share in FinGlobal Migration Proprietary Limited Johann le Roux, CEO of Momentum Retail, says the acquisition supports their stated strategic intent to invest in financial advice to …

Ethiopia and South Africa Lead Africa in UNESCO Heritage Sites

512 fatalities on South Africa's roads since 1 December, 941 motorists arrested for drunk driving

512 people have been killed on the country's roads since the beginning of December Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy confirmed that 45% of the fatalities were pedestrians Over 3,000 people have been arrested in roadblocks, many of them driving under …

South Africa: Market responds well to Nissan and Honda merger talks

Reports have emerged that Nissan is in talks with Honda regarding a potential merger. The news comes as Nissan navigates a challenging financial period, having recently revised its full-year forecast for fiscal year 2024 downwards. Nissan's first-half …