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DESERT DYNAMO: International Kahre Renewable Energy Group wants to power the nation with R794bn investment
As South Africa’s state-led energy transition stumbles over ageing coal and missing wires, a massive private ‘desert-to-port’ plan seeks to build its own way out of the crisis.
Starmer agrees with Nandy over government’s challenges, says No 10
The culture secretary tells The Guardian newspaper that recent political turbulence is “unforgivable”.
FIFA World Cup: How much it costs to watch Mexico vs Bafana Bafana?
FIFA has announced the opening of World Cup tickets re-sale, and here’s how much it will cost you to watch Mexico and Bafana Bafana…
South African political parties’ expectations ahead of SONA 2026
Newsday unpacked represented political parties’ expectations ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address.
XL bully owner jailed over dog attack death
Ian Price died in the attack in Staffordshire in 2023 and his wife tells the court his death “broke” her.
WILDLIFE RESCUE: Aardvark rescue in Nelson Mandela Bay highlights perils of infrastructure theft crisis
Caked in mud, with only an ear and an eye visible, a protected aardvark was rescued in Nelson Mandela Bay after falling into a vandalised telecommunications manhole – highlighting the toll that rampant infrastructure theft takes on wildlife.
News24 | Double whammy: Pork prices spike as FMD and swine flu hit supply
Pork producers warn of a massive jump in wholesale prices that will affect consumers.
DNA evidence ‘ties officials to Mbhense crime scene’
Lead investigator concludes testimony before Mdlanga commissionene.
SPOTLIGHT | Passion, romance and chaos on the Valentine’s big screens
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.
WATCH LIVE | President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Sona
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday.
ANC calls on South Africans to show resilience ahead of Ramaphosa’s Sona
Moderate tone acknowledges successes and the ongoing challenges
WATCH LIVE | President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver Sona
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday.
LOCKED UP: Cracking cases: How two Nelson Mandela Bay detectives secured life sentences for rapists
While sexual offences and gender-based violence remain an ongoing concern across the country, two dedicated Nelson Mandela Bay detectives did their part to put four perpetrators behind bars for a very long time.
ANC tells members to be careful what they say after Lesufi’s hotel blunder
The ANC has issued a rebuke of its Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, after his recent comments about having to bathe in a hotel due to water outages caused widespread outrage.
SA’s 2025 maize harvest 30% higher than previous year
The 2025 harvest was 16.65-million tonnes, up from 12.85-million tonnes harvested the season before
‘Vast majority’ of parents should be told if children question their gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the “greater clarity” on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.
REVIEW | Why the Range Rover Evoque still stands apart
In a world of Chinese copycats, the original premium crossover remains a compelling choice.
Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says
Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed “Operation Metro Surge”.