Six workers dead, five missing after Joburg business block collapses
Six people were pronounced dead after an office block in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, collapsed on Monday afternoon.
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Five things to know about Brown Mogotsi’s no-show at Madlanga commission
Self-proclaimed informant Brown Mogotsi was supposed to return to the Madlanga commission on Monday but failed to appear at the last minute, citing illness and saying he would be seeking medical attention.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Jetting off to London and then a fuel tender? Jeff Wicks investigates
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Spurs given suspended ticket ban over fans’ Nazi salutes in Germany
Uefa fine Tottenham Hotspur and give them a suspended ban from selling away tickets after three supporters made Nazi salutes towards Eintracht Frankfurt fans.
News24 | No timeline, rising risks: US plays down ‘endless war’ fears as Iran conflict intensifies
The Pentagon played down concerns on Monday that the US attack on Iran risked plunging the United States into a new, open-ended conflict in the Middle East, even as officials declined to offer a timeline and cautioned they expected more US casualties.
LEARNING CURVEBALL: CPUT’s accommodation crisis deepens, with first-year students sleeping in kitchens and study rooms
At the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, more than 30 first-year students face dire conditions, sleeping in kitchens and study rooms, highlighting a deepening accommodation crisis that hampers their academic success.
Six dead after building collapse in Johannesburg’s Amethyst Business Park
Several other people were trapped or missing after a concrete slab collapsed at the two-storey building. Rescue operations were ongoing
Qatar halts LNG output as Iran conflict hits Gulf energy infrastructure
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
BIOSECURITY: As foot-and-mouth disease spreads, so does the confusion
South African farmers are no strangers to hardship, but the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has brought a different kind of pressure – not just the disease itself, but the confusion, misinformation and miscommunication that have spread alongside it.
News24 | ANC condemns ‘PM27’ campaign, says it’s divisive and in violation of NEC resolutions
The ANC has condemned the “PM27” campaign, urging all involved to stop immediately, citing its divisive nature and violation of national executive committee (NEC) resolutions.
Tour or residency? Jade, CMAT and Wolf Alice on live music debate
Jade, CMAT and Wolf Alice share thoughts on residencies versus touring and what this means for fans.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in Limpopo, isolated showers elsewhere
Isolated showers are expected in at least seven provinces while severe thunderstorms with heavy rain are forecast in Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service.
Kenya’s democratic mirage: Expulsion of Kagoro as continental symbol
The deportation of Brian Bright Kagoro in February 2026 is not the story of one man’s expulsion; it is the unmasking of Kenya’s democratic mirage
South Africa’s rand caught in the US-Iran crossfire
The South African rand fell on Monday as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East rattled investors and added to global economic uncertainty.
Leeds say boos during Ramadan pause ‘disappointing’
Leeds United say loud boos during a brief pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday’s Premier League game at Elland Road were “disappointing”.
News24 | UAE airports to resume ‘limited’ flights on Monday evening
The United Arab Emirates said it will resume “limited” flights at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports on Monday, cancelled after Iran began striking targets in the Gulf – including the cities’ airports.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
POWER SHIFT: Associate nations on the march as Zimbabwe spark World Cup shake-up
Zimbabwe’s advancement into the Super Eight phase of the T20 World Cup signified that the gap between cricket’s established powers and emerging sides is no longer that wide.