WEATHER: Snow, winds, heavy rain expected in SA until NEXT WEEK
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IMPEACHMENT CASE: What ConCourt’s Phala Phala ruling means for Ramaphosa’s future
The Constitutional Court has cleared the path for a public impeachment hearing, leaving President Ramaphosa’s political fate in the hands of a new Parliament.
News24 | US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance
A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington’s top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran’s response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict.
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News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe cold fronts bring flooding, snow to Western Cape; cold elsewhere
A series of intense cold fronts are expected to batter the Western Cape, bringing very cold, wet and windy conditions with snow on high-lying areas.
Santam and SA Weather Service join forces to strengthen South Africa’s early warning systems
By expanding SAWS’s observation network, the partnership seeks to close critical forecasting gaps in regions vulnerable to floods, storms and extreme rainfall
DA leadership contest in KZN pits Ngema against Billy before 2026 polls
The Democratic Alliance is set to elect new leadership in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, in a closely watched provincial congress that will shape the party’s strategy before the 2026 municipal elections amid rising coalition politics and the growing influence of the MK Party
News24 | What Ramaphosa ruling means for GNU; Justice sought for slain KZN cop: 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: 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.
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”.