Spanish police ‘dismantle’ Scottish drugs gang as crime boss arrested
The Civil Guard said the Lyons’ organisation in Spain has been taken apart, with 14 arrests in four countries and 20 others under investigation.
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Government blames petrol and diesel shortages on South Africans
South Africa’s cabinet said the reason fuel stations across the country are running dry is because of consumers panic buying and fuel hoarding.
Nick Rockett pulls out of Grand National
Nick Rockett, last year’s Grand National winner, withdraws from the 2026 race at Aintree on Saturday.
PUBLIC MENACE: Spike in unlicensed dog breeding in Zimbabwe threatens public safety and health
Unlicensed dog breeding in Zimbabwe is surging, leading to dangerous dog attacks and public health concerns, as enforcement of breeding regulations remains weak.
New Omoda C5 SHS hits SA with hybrid tech, strong spec and keen pricing
The hybridised compact crossover is now on sale at local dealerships
Trump’s Iran warning sparks outrage
Trump’s Iran warning raises global concern, with experts cautioning over potential violations of international law.
Tshwane CFO demands withdrawal of suspension notice, and gets representation extension
Gareth Mnisi says notice to suspend him did not comply with regulations
More than 100,000 undocumented foreigners deported in two years
The department of home affairs says it has deported more than 100,000 undocumented immigrants over the past two financial years, reflecting a sharp increase in enforcement.
Africa to pilot bond aimed at formalising artisanal mining
A sustainability bond aimed at integrating artisanal miners into formal supply chains will be piloted by a Canada-based advisory firm and a mid-tier Zambian copper miner this year, the firms said.
UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz after Iran seeks fees
British foreign secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, must be toll-free, countering a push by Iran to control the vital waterway.
Top lawyers resume ‘gratuity’ fight as Mkhwebane revives battle
The former public protector is back in court over loss-of-office gratuity, a year and a half after she was dismissed
Verstappen race engineer Lambiase to join McLaren
Red Bull’s Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s race engineer, agrees to join McLaren from 2028.
Four people die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say
Rescue efforts remain under way after the incident off the coast of northern France, local media is reporting.
Billionaire Christo Wiese buys R6.87 million worth of Shoprite shares from his son
Billionaire businessman Christo Wiese recently bought 25,000 Shoprite shares from his son, who sold the same number of the company’s shares on the same day.
News24 | Oil climbs as ceasefire cracks appear, Iran demands Hormuz tolls
Share markets sagged on Thursday as cracks quickly began to appear in the fragile Gulf truce, nudging oil prices back up toward $100 a barrel and reminding investors the inflationary fallout would last a long while yet.
Unisa surges ahead in global subject rankings and national creative outputs
On 25 March 2026, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Ranking released results for institutions in the subject areas in which such institutions have been nominated for evaluation. This includes the scores and ranks for those subjects where institutions scored highly enough to be ranked. According to the QS website, this year’s rankings were based on […]
Dignity SA launches legal challenge to end ban on assisted dying
The non-profit group argues the current legislation is at odds with the constitution
Primrose Hill stab victim ‘can never be replaced’, father says
Christopher Sullivan pays tribute to his son, filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan, who was killed.
News24 | Iron ore slides after new SA-born BHP boss sighted in Beijing
Iron ore slid to its lowest in a month after a report that BHP Group’s incoming chief executive officer had met with Chinese executives in Beijing this week, a possible sign that frosty relations between the mining giant and its main customer are thawing.
News24 | Automatic US draft pool registration for 18-year-olds part of Trump ‘options’ for war
Eligible US men aged 18 to 25 will now be automatically registered for the military draft pool by December as part of an effort to streamline the previous process of self-registration and save money.
BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.