News24 | PIC posts 20% growth; Stabbing incident on Israel-bound flight: Today’s top 7 stories
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AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel (pictured) criticised Pretoria’s decision to demarche the US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell.
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AfriForum’s Kriel slams Dirco’s demarche of US envoy Bozell as ‘very, very stupid’
- AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel criticised Pretoria for issuing a demarche (formal diplomatic rebuke) to US envoy Brent Bozell.
- Kriel described the government’s action as inappropriate and publicly slammed the decision.
- The dispute has deepened a diplomatic rift between South African authorities and the US envoy.
‘We were caught off guard’: Zama zamas speak out after Dora’s Tavern massacre
- A mass shooting at Dora’s Tavern in Wedela, west of Gauteng, left 18 people dead and 18 wounded.
- Survivors and local “zama zamas” (illegal miners) say they were “caught off guard” by the attack.
- The incident has prompted shock in the community and calls for investigation and accountability.
Public Investment Corporation CEO Patrick Dlamini says he will “leave no stone unturned” to investigate the role played by PIC employees in the controversial Acapulco transaction.
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PIC shoots the lights out with 20% growth, despite ‘difficulties’
- The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) reported 20% growth in its performance despite noted operational challenges.
- The strong results came while managing large public mandates, including the Government Employees Pension Fund.
- CEO Patrick Dlamini says he will “leave no stone unturned” to investigate the role played by PIC employees in the controversial Acapulco transaction.
A flydubai co-pilot has stabbed the captain on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, forcing it to divert to Saudi Arabia.
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Israeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted ‘terror attack’
- A flydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an onboard cockpit attack in which a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain.
- Israeli officials say the incident is being treated as a possible attempted terror attack, not a pilot's mental-health issue.
- Flight-tracking data showed a rapid descent of nearly 14 000 feet in under 30 seconds; all passengers were later reported safe.
US soldiers patrol a ditch they dug to protect a base from attack on 19 July 2011 in Iskandariya, Iraq.
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US judge rejects MTN bid to halt lawsuit over alleged terror groups aid
- A US judge refused MTN’s request to revisit earlier rulings and denied permission to appeal in a major anti-terrorism lawsuit alleging the company aided terrorist groups.
- The decision clears the way for the lawsuit to proceed into the discovery phase.
- The case involves claims tied to MTN’s operations and affiliates in Iran and Afghanistan.
World Rugby chair Brett Robinson.
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Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup: ‘Set for a party like nothing on Earth’
- The countdown to the Rugby World Cup in Australia – billed as a massive, party-like celebration of the sport – has begun.
- Organisers are preparing expanded venues, fan zones and event infrastructure across host locations to accommodate record crowds.
- The tournament is expected to deliver major logistical, tourism and economic impacts as ticketing, transport and fan experiences are finalised.
The Gauteng stop of Tyla’s A*POP World Tour has been moved to the fully indoor SunBet Arena in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria.
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Tyla upgrades SA tour stop to SunBet Arena, adds second show after high fan demand
- The Gauteng stop of Tyla’s A*POP World Tour has been moved to the fully indoor SunBet Arena in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria, and a second Gauteng date has been added.
- Promoters shifted venues and added a date after strong fan demand and concerns about the lack of seated options at the original Nasrec location, especially for families and younger fans.
- Cape Town kicks off on 4 January 2027; Gauteng shows are on 8 and 9 January 2027, with existing tickets transferred via Ticketmaster and refunds available.
*These summaries were written with the support of Toqan AI.
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