National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos
The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026
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Petrol attendant to pay lobola with his R25k reward for kindness
Motorist praises garage worker’s great attitude that helped her win a car
News24 | Friday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms leading to flooding, hail in 7 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours leading to floods, strong winds and hail in parts of Gauteng, the North West, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE
He was given the honour in 2024 before he admitted a charge of domestic abuse against his now estranged wife.
Rabies death could change disease notification period
Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.
Britney Spears arrested in California
Court documents show she was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night.
CAF announces postponement of 2026 WAFCON!
CAF had been expected to make a decision on whether to postpone or have Morocco’s WAFCON hosting rights given to a different country.
From failed businesses to founding one of South Africa’s biggest coffee companies
Stephan Bredell went from starting failed businesses to founding one of South Africa’s biggest and fastest-growing coffee companies, Platō, with his brother, Petrus.
NSFAS making headway in student accommodation approvals
Almost half of the students and accommodation providers who applied for accommodation funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have submitted their signed lease agreements.
News24 | DA, ANC clash over Panyaza billboard; Canal+ kills Showmax: 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.
‘Made in EU’ car rules risk backlash from friends and rivals
The EU is treading a fine line with plans to introduce ‘Made in EU’ rules for the bloc’s auto industry, seeking to revive local manufacturing without damaging relations with major trading partners.
Kaizer Chiefs replicate unwanted record of 2024 with latest loss
Kaizer Chiefs are currently sixth on the Betway Premiership with eight wins, six draws and four defeats in the 18 games they have played.
PODCAST | BBK: Derby may still be alive and kicking but PSL title can only go to Pretoria or Orlando
Bareng-Batho Kortjaas joins Rams Mabote in this week’s ‘Taking the Rams by the Horns’
ATM’s John Senona beats EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga for Ekurhuleni speaker position
Senona received 94 votes against 32 for Dunga
Taking it to the max: The rise and fall of Showmax
The streamer’s bold ventures garnered it cult status and it leaves a lasting legacy in SA
News24 | David Masondo | Protecting black pensions is not ‘anti-black’
Those who weaponise race to escape accountability betray the very people they claim to champion, writes David Masondo, Deputy Minister of Finance and chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation.
SARS victory lap cut short
After winning at the Constitutional Court of South Africa to block interest relief under voluntary disclosure agreements, SARS now faces a proposed law change that would allow such relief going forward.