Michel Bega

Compiled by Michel Bega

Multimedia Editor


24 hours in pictures, 4 January 2024

Our Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world to bring you a visual snapshot of the day's events.


Graffiti art on a wall in Johannesburg
A man walks past graffiti art on a wall of a building in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 January 2024. The art form has flourished in the inner city as the area has decayed over the past decade. Various artists from both South Africa and the rest of the world have taken their spray cans to the huge walls available in Johannesburg. Picture: EPA-EFE/Kim Ludbrook
Dense fog covers Peshawar amid cold and dry weather conditions
A man covers himself in a traditional shawl in a street during cold weather and dense fog conditions in Peshawar, Pakistan, 04 January 2024. According to a Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast, cold and dry weather is expected to persist over the next few days in most plain areas of the country, with dense fog likely to persist in areas of Punjab and Sindh provinces. Picture: EPA-EFE/BILAWAL ARBAB
A crushed car
A crushed car is pictured after the structure fall on top of the parking area in the town of Anamizu, Ishikawa prefecture on January 4, 2024, after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture on New Year’s Day. More than 50 people were reported missing on January 4 as Japanese rescuers battled to reach hundreds still cut off from help three days after a devastating earthquake left at least 78 dead. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)
An aerial image shows fabric
An aerial image shows fabric known locally as “beach fabric”, used to make Muslim women’s garments, drying on a riverbank in Surakarta, Central Java, on January 4, 2024. (Photo by Garry Lotulung / AFP)
two trains after they collided in Cicalengka, West Java province
This aerial photo shows a view of two trains after they collided in Cicalengka, West Java province on January 5, 2024. Three people were killed and at least 28 injured when two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java on January 5, officials said. (Photo by TIMUR MATAHARI / AFP)
Rehearsal for Republic Day parade in New Delhi
Indian paramilitary soldiers take part in the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi, India, 04 January 2024. India will celebrate Republic Day on 26 January 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will be Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Picture: EPA-EFE/RAJAT GUPTA
Artisans from Dabgar community works on a huge 'Nagara' (Drum)
Artisans from Dabgar community works on a huge ‘Nagara’ (Drum) for a temple to Hindu deity Ram in Ayodhya, in Ahmedabad on January 4, 2024. (Photo by SAM PANTHAKY / AFP)
Jasprit Bumrah of India and Dean Elgar
Jasprit Bumrah, left, of India and Dean Elgar (Captain) of South Africa at the post match presentation during day 2 of the 2nd Test match between South Africa and India at Newlands Cricket Ground on January 04, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)
Flooding in northern Britain after Storm Henk
An aerial photograph taken by drone of floodwater from the River Ouse surrounding boats at York Marina near York, Britain, 04 January 2024. Large parts of Britain are still experiencing flood warnings after Storm Henk brought heavy rain to already saturated ground. Picture: EPA-EFE/ADAM VAUGHAN
Spectators arrive dressed in pink on Jane McGrath Day
Spectators arrive dressed in pink on Jane McGrath Day, Day 3, of the Third Test match between Australia and Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia, 05 January 2024. Picture: EPA-EFE/DAN HIMBRECHTS

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