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DA CONGRESS 2026: Info leaks trigger DA clampdown on insiders, party implements lifestyle audits for members
While the DA is tightening the screws on confidential information leaks and membership, it has also approved a new resolution affirming its commitment to integrity and accountability.

Eamonn Holmes ‘doing OK’ after stroke, his son says
“We’re taking it one step at a time,” Declan Holmes said, as his 66-year-old father recovers in hospital.

IMF sends a warning to South Africa over ‘hot money’
The International Monetary Fund has urged emerging markets like South Africa to strengthen their fiscal policies in order to better absorb global financial shocks.

WATCH | Dream big, says Big Brother winner Liema celebrating in Qonce
24-year-old back home after winning R2m at her second attempt

Renting vs buying property in South Africa
While people often believe buying is a better option than renting in South Africa, the reality is a lot different and more complex.

US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says
The health secretary says the UK – which is not involved in the talks – wants to see a deal that ends Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Gerda Steyn still hungry for more Two Oceans titles after seventh victory
Steyn dominated the women’s race on Saturday as she retained her title for a historic seventh successive time after fending off a strong field.
BLOOMING MISSION: Western Cape wildflower seekers find their joy up mountains and down valleys
Volunteers undertake expeditions in their quest to protect rare and endangered plants.
News24 | DA congress: DA youth leader shoots down anti-GNU grumblings
Acting DA federal youth leader, Ndipiwe Olayi, believes that for South Africa to be saved from the abyss, the DA ought to remain in the government of national unity (GNU).

R57 billion destroyed in one decade
South Africa’s construction industry has been in decline for the past nine years, shrinking from a R156 billion sector to one smaller than R100 billion.
COALITION FRICTION: Party before country: How secretive ANC ‘study groups’ undermine GNU’s work
Allegations that senior public servants are routinely meeting ANC MPs in these secretive ‘study groups’ before matters are discussed openly raise fears that the spirit and effectiveness of the Government of National Unity are being undermined by a shadow political apparatus.
News24 | Wendy’s Win of the Week | The battle to prove a calculator isn’t an iPhone
A Takealot client ordered and paid R14 000 for an iPhone 15, but received a calculator which sells for less than R400. Such mistakes are arguably inevitable. But they should be swiftly corrected. Weeks after reporting the issue, Takelot continued to refuse to accept the client’s return of the calculator. That’s when she approached Wendy Knowler for help.
CLIMATE CRISIS : Drought warning: El Niño on steroids is on the horizon
Predictions are fraught with uncertainty and forecasters may be wrong, but chances are increasing.

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach
Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman appointed to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues as she is named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin.