Education MEC highlights persistent challenges facing pupils and province
723 schools show signs of overcrowding, with a documented shortage of about 5,554 classrooms
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Hill-Lewis takes helm of DA leadership
Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over the DA leadership as the party unveils a new top team and sets its sights on key metros in the coming local government elections
Murder charge over Primrose Hill stabbing
A 27-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday charged with Finbar Sullivan’s murder.
Drama as Katsuta wins to take WRC lead over Evans
Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta claims the lead of the World Rally Championship after being handed a dramatic victory at Rally Croatia by Thierry Neuville’s crash.
News24 | OPINION | Data centre gold rush in SA, but where are the incentives?
Government must match the booming private sector appetite for data centres with tangible incentives, argue Dirk Wessels, Heather Irvine, Julia Power and Olivia Deckers of Bowmans.
When Should Judges Sound the Alarm?
A retired judge and a law professor respond to a Page A1 article. Also: Censoring college professors; executive power after President Trump.
Beach wrestling looking to secure a home in Kouga
Beach wrestling is still a fairly new sport, but with the success of the second national championship in the Kouga Municipality it may just have found a new home.
Musk hurls expletives at senior SA diplomat in Starlink row
Elon Musk has unleashed an expletive-laden attack on a senior South African diplomat on X (warning: strong language.)
Dobsonville community marches against GBV, demands justice
This after a prominent pastor allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community.
‘A new chapter’: Inside Sizwe Khumbuza’s lobolo celebration
The lobolo celebration of Sizwe Khumbuza and Ncomeka Magudulela was truly special as the couple marked “a new chapter” of their lives.
After Iran talks falter, will Trump escalate or negotiate?
The world waits for Trump’s verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC’s Lyse Doucet.
New DA Federal Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis honours his predecessors
Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term in office
Over eight million Hungarians are eligible to vote in elections that could topple Viktor Orban, a European ally of President Trump.
OUR CITY NEWS: By numbers — how Joburg’s essential services are deteriorating
Three of the most important services in Johannesburg, and the three biggest City of Johannesburg entities, are in trouble. City Power, Johannesburg Water and Pikitup’s latest quarterly reports reveal real service delivery issues that negatively affect the lives of millions in the city.
Tinkler praises Coetzee after making debut against Magesi
The 29-year-old joined Babina Noko on a free transfer, having been without a club since parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of the 2024/25 season, and Tinkler was pleased with how he performed.
Legend Motale urges Pirates fans not to panic after draw with Richards Bay
Shared spoils leaves Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the table with 56 points from 23 matches and Pirates just behind on 55 points
44 motorists arrested in Tshwane’s weekend drunk driving crackdown
The operations were conducted in Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest and Mamelodi.
Not even the government pays TV licence fees in South Africa
Of the 1 million TV licence numbers in South Africa that have been flagged for non-payment, over 70% are linked to government entities and officials.
DA CONGRESS 2026: Geordin Hill-Lewis lays out 4-point plan as he becomes DA federal leader at 39
‘We must connect with the millions of people who have not yet voted for us,’ the new federal leader said.
I like proving the doubters wrong, says England’s Blindkilde Brown
England midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown says she “likes proving people wrong” after becoming a regular starter at Manchester City this season.