Ramaphosa halts NHI rollout until legal challenges are settled
Many of the legal challenges against the NHI are related to the public participation process.
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One province in South Africa with more hijackings than all others combined
South Africa’s hijacking capital truly lives up to its name, accounting for 58% of all reported carjackings in the country.
The Indian and Chinese car brands with factories in South Africa – With another on the way
One Indian and two Chinese car brands have factories in South Africa, and another Chinese carmaker plans to open one in mid-2026.
News24 | Cape Town airport fire; NHI halted pending ConCourt ruling: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Discord Distances Itself From Persona Age Verification After User Backlash
Discord is attempting to distance itself from the age verification provider Persona following a steady stream of user backlash. From a report: In an emailed statement to The Verge, Discord’s head of product policy, Savannah Badalich, confirms the company “ran a limited test of Persona in the UK where age assurance had previously launched and that test has since concluded.” After Discord...
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”
SA masseuse gave naked Prince Andrew massage at Buckingham Palace for £75
A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.
11 South Africans recruited to fight for Russia head home
One recruit remains hospitalised in Moscow as repatriation efforts continue.
‘Go-faster’ Opel Corsa finally returning, but with a first-time twist
First performance Corsa in over a decade will wear the GSE moniker, but derive motivation solely from an electric powertrain.
Lammy to lift cap on court sitting days to cut cases backlog
The justice secretary said every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.
Summer pet care: The dangers most owners overlook
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.
‘It bothers me that Vinicius’ celebration is being used against him’
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr’s celebration against Benfica in last week’s Champions League tie does not “justify a suspected act of racism”.
Big Blow: Pirates could be without Mbatha for Soweto Derby
Thalente Mbatha has not played in three matches for Orlando Pirates and according to reports, he could miss the Soweto Derby.
News24 | UK faces pressure over ex-prince Andrew’s government role amid Epstein probe escalation
The UK government on Tuesday faced calls to release documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy.
‘Stormers can tear you apart so we have to be ready,’ says Lions boss Van Rooyen
The Lions want to build on their good URC win over the Sharks with another big performance against the Stormers this coming weekend.
South Africans Abroad: Thapelo Maseko on target for AEL
Thapelo Maseko has now scored two goals in five competitive matches since joining AEL Limassol from Mamelodi Sundowns.
News24 | SA competition watchdog reaches nearly R100m settlement with Excella cooking oil owner
The Competition Commission and Wilmar SA have reached a settlement agreement that will see it making public interest and other investments of nearly R100 million.
Panyaza Lesufi broke all the promises he made for 2025
A year after the 2025 State of the Province Address, experts and political parties say there has been no reasonable progress on the 13 focus areas outlined by the Gauteng Premier.
Small suburb in South Africa’s richest city where the average house sells for R9.8 million
Westcliff, an affluent suburb in Johannesburg, is recording the highest average property prices in Gauteng at about R9.8 million, making it the province’s most expensive suburb.
New stadium curse – are Everton showing how clubs struggle after move?
As Everton’s home form continues to struggle, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the curse of the new stadium in the Premier League era.