Mabuyakhulu replaces Jeff Radebe as ANC KZN PTT Convenor
Mbalula announces the six-member PTT after meeting the outgoing PTT in Durban
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125 Ekurhuleni metro cops found to have chequered criminal history
Mayor drives vetting process in wake of allegations at Madlanga commission
Maguire gets extra ban and will miss Chelsea trip
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will miss Saturday’s trip to Chelsea after receiving an additional one-match ban.
BYD shuns price war in South Africa
Chinese EV giant BYD is shunning launch discounts in South Africa, betting brand-building beats short-term sales gains.
BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies revealed the news to staff on Wednesday,
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Bad, ugly, and WTF? IMF outlines three global economic scenarios from Iran war
The report underscores the stark fact that the current trajectory of the global economy hinges on the conflict unleashed on 28 February by the US and Israel. Few wars have ever had such an earth-shaking impact on markets worldwide in such a short span of time.
Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
Recipe of the day: Grilled lemon garlic prawns, butter rice and green salad
This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or an elegant dinner; every bite is pure enjoyment.
Scotland chase 160 to beat Namibia in first T20
Scotland start their T20 series against Namibia in convincing fashion as they chase down 160 with seven balls to spare in Windhoek.
Graskop Gorge Lift wins silver tourism award at WTM Africa – Video
Graskop Gorge Lift earns silver at WTM Africa 2026 for responsible tourism and conservation in Mpumalanga. Watch video of descent.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, with hail and strong winds in 3 provinces
Thundershowers are expected in most parts of the country, with lightning, hail and strong winds in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claims
eThekwini says it is cooperating with investigations into EPWP corruption, including claims of “jobs for sex” and ghost workers
That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job
As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.
What Is ‘Jagged Intelligence’ and How Can It Reframe the AI Debate?
A.I. has always been compared to human intelligence, but that may not be the right way to think about it. What it does well can help predict what jobs it may replace.
Tshwane to start disciplinary proceedings against suspended CFO
The metro council rejected his written representations against his precautionary suspension.
Malema urges EFF supporters to remain calm amid sentencing
Thousands of EFF supporters have gathered in the city in support of their leader.
MKP rejects Roelf Meyers appointment as US ambassa
MKP feels Meyer’s involvement in Apartheid era politics is not reflection of the country today.
News24 | State wants jail time for Malema; eThekwini’s EPWP suspended: 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.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Here’s how many players per squad are allowed
FIFA World Cup 2026, set to take place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, will feature an expanded format with 48 national teams.
Fuel prices set for steep increase in May
Latest data shows growing under-recoveries across all fuel grades