FIFA World Cup: Shakira reveals official anthem for 2026 finals
‘Dai Dai’ the official anthem!
Shakira has now been involved in FOUR different FIFA World Cup tournaments since her first in 2006.
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News24 | ‘Act for South Africans or yourselves’: Pressure mounts on GNU over Ramaphosa impeachment
GNU parties face a defining test after the Constitutional Court revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, forcing coalition partners to choose between political expediency and accountability.
News24 | Litigious EFF, MKP ask Parly Speaker Didiza to act on Phala Phala ruling ‘immediately’ or…
The EFF has given National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza 48 hours to constitute an impeachment committee against President Cyril Ramaphosa or face another legal challenge.
Crocodile in Komati search identified by behaviour – video
Crocodile found with human remains in the Komati River was identified from the air by expert due to its swollen body and behaviour.
VW Golf GTI Edition 50 steals Nürburgring lap record from Honda
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 has set a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
News24 | Own a G-Wagon? The wheels may be coming off your R4m car
Mercedes-Benz has recalled five electric G-Wagons because of wheel bolts that might not be up to scratch.
THE WEEKEND WRAP: Ramaphosa’s future hangs in the balance, Tolashe’s continued SUV half-truths and the Woolies-Beyers Chocolates
In this edition of the Weekend Wrap, we answer five questions you may have after the ConCourt’s Phala Phala ruling, how Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s statements to a Parliament’s portfolio committee were once again characterised by half-truths, and a brand new Maverick Mind Quiz to put your news knowledge to the test.
News24 | ‘Safety comes first’ as Cape Town 10K race cancelled due to severe weather
The Absa ‘Run Your City’ 10k race, which was set to take place on Sunday in Cape Town, has been cancelled due to “severe adverse weather conditions”.
News24 | Negative views of US jump among Europeans – polls
Three-quarters of Europeans hold a negative view of the United States, a sharp jump compared to late last year, according to a wide-ranging survey published on Friday.
News24 | SEE | Why rail matters for Cape Town’s traffic congestion
With the collapse of rail, roads become busier.
News24 | Bridgestone tyre recall: Ford, VW vehicles at increased crash risk
The National Consumer Commission has announced the recall of Bridgestone tyres fitted to certain Ford and Volkswagen models sold and distributed between October 2023 and November 2025.
Why the HFM-Arsenal partnership counts for you if you follow Arsenal in South Africa
If you follow Arsenal from South Africa, the HFM Arsenal partnership is relevant because it is built around things you can see and engage with directly. On 19 March 2026, HFM and Arsenal announced a multi-year global partnership that includes matchday branding at Emirates Stadium, visibility across Arsenal’s digital platforms, and access to club assets and players […]
Fake matric certificate lands former teacher with suspended jail term
In 2022 a whistleblower alerted authorities about the alleged fake matric certificate
PHOTO ESSAY: In pictures: Constitutional Court delivers major Ramaphosa ruling
The Constitutional Court ruled this morning, Friday 8 May 2026, on the EFF and ATM’s case against Parliament for its decision in December 2022 not to adopt the Section 89 panel report that could have led to an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the heist at his Limpopo game farm. The court ruled in favour of the EFF and ATM, and ordered that the panel report must go to an...
PHALA PHALA JUDGMENT: Will President Cyril Ramaphosa resign? Five questions we answer for you
The shape-shifting Constitutional Court judgment raises fundamental political questions for South Africa’s future. The court ordered on 8 May 2026 that an impeachment committee into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s conduct be established to interrogate the Section 89 impeachment inquiry panel finalised in 2022 and then voted against by an ANC majority later that year. The judgment raises five...
News24 | Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae dies at 86
Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae, who led the diamond-rich nation for a decade and won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86, the government said, declaring three days of national mourning.
Cape Town’s Run Your City leg cancelled due to hazardous weather
Expected severe weather conditions in Cape Town on Sunday have forced the organisers of the Absa Run Your City 10km, after consulting with the city’s safety authorities, to cancel the Mother City leg of this race.
Another one bites the dust: ‘City Press’ ends run after 43 years
City Press reaches its final chapter after 43 years as Media24 confirms the closure of the iconic South African newsroom.