Новости за 29.10.2020

A father and his minor daughter's boyfriend have appeared in the Giyani Magistrate's Court facing charges of rape and statutory rape.

President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden rallied supporters on Thursday in the closely fought state of Florida.

Following the resignation of the entire board of Cricket South Africa (CSA) earlier this week, Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa will on Friday announce an interim board to take the sport forward in the country.

News24's Political Editor, Qaanitah Hunter, gives us the low-down on President Cyril Ramaphosa's status after he was exposed to the coronavirus over the weekend.

Stormers coach John Dobson says their Super Rugby Unlocked encounter against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld has the makings of "classic forward fest".

The long-awaited performance agreement for Cabinet ministers will be signed on Friday.

Nedbank said industry turnover captured in point of sale devices stood at 98% of pre-lockdown levels in September. But it was higher than in September 2019.

It’s not just loan sharks or mashonisas who are charging exploitative interest rates to poor people, say Erin Torkelson, Deborah James, and David Neves.

MTN in 2019 reported a large dip in subscribers, and the company says the new service will be an opportunity for it to explore bespoke projects through strategic partnerships.

After a big slide the day before, European stocks opened with gains on Thursday, helped by stronger than expected results from firms including VW, Shell and Sanofi.

Julius Malema is on trial with MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for allegedly assaulting a police officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Johannes Jacobus Venter.

Three people, including two children, were killed and seven others injured after a bakkie and a light motor vehicle collided.

Hannah Pretorius, the sister of Erika Bornman - who provided one of News24's main testimonies in the Exodus investigative documentary - said her family was always treated well and that the KwaSizabantu Mission only helped them.

International Covid-19 news update.

More warm to hot conditions are expected on Friday, according to the South African Weather Service as the weekend slides into view.

The Bulls mentor has added some spice to the build-up of the Super Rugby Unlocked clash against the Stormers with a few interesting remarks that never underplay the visitors' quality.

The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce demonstrated outside the offices of the South African Human Rights Commission on Wednesday.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority says it searched the offices of Mirror Trading International and the homes of two of its executives earlier this week.

The 23-year-old woman accused of murdering game farm foreman Raymond Gregory Papapavlou has appeared in the Groblersdal Magistrate's Court.

Britain's opposition Labour Party suspended former leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Wall Street stocks were mostly higher early Thursday as investors weighed better US economic data against worries about the coronavirus and unease over the upcoming US presidential election.

EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu will be tried in February next year for the assault of a photographer.

From a hefty tax bill to legal hurdles, these are some of the obstacles South Korea's powerful Lee family is facing, as they try to maintain their grip on Samsung Group following the death of patriarch and group chairperson Lee Kun-hee.

Statue made out of Beirut blast rubble stands opposite port

There must be no holy cows in the discussions during the three-day taxi lekgotla, says Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula.