Iranian warship sank by US sub in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka’s navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
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Money from Matlala was a ‘personal loan’ — police organised crime head
Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, head of organized crime, claims money received from alleged cartel member Matlala was a personal loan for car repairs, which he has since repaid. Shibiri denies allegations of attempting to bribe investigators in a separate case and attributes his suspension to misinformation and public misperceptions.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: Rio Tinto’s R8.5bn RBM investment shows confidence KZN social unrest has abated
Rioting, murder and mayhem are – to put it mildly – a turnoff for investors. And Richards Bay Minerals endured more than its share of such turbulence, stirred up by predatory criminals in a hornet’s nest of poverty and unemployment.
News24 | Oman insists: ‘There are off-ramps available’ in war, rejects Iran ‘imminent threat’ idea
Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr al-Busaidi, who mediated the US-Iran talks before the war, has said that diplomatic options are still “available” to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.
Shrine to Doctor Who spinoff character to be taken down after 17 years
Fans are “devastated” that Ianto’s Shrine will be removed for health and safety work at Mermaid Quay in Cardiff.
Allen’s 33-ball century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final
Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men’s T20 World Cup final
O’Sullivan worked with Ipid officials to have Phahlane sacked, witness alleges
Former prosecutor outlines strategy with McBride and Trent
UK warship HMS Dragon not expected to sail to Cyprus until next week
HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth having just recently come out of maintenance.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Your SA guide to understanding the US, Israel, Iran conflict
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Tokyo Sexwale’s wine farm goes on auction – again
A historic South African wine farm linked to a former politician and anti-apartheid activist is set for auction this month, with brokers seeking bids of at least R180 million.
Men on trial accused of ‘shadow policing’ for China on British soil
The duo are alleged to have carried out surveillance on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners.
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News24 | Thursday’s weather: Storms in Northern Cape, Free State, thundershowers across SA
The South African Weather Service has warned of extreme weather in parts of the Northern Cape and Free State with severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and damaging winds in the region, which could lead to flooding.
IN PICTURES: Iranian missile falls in the Qamishli countryside in Syria, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
IN PICTURES: From Terror to Mosiuoa: Anti-apartheid veteran Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77
Anti-apartheid veteran and former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77, marking the passing of a prominent figure in South Africa’s liberation struggle and democratic politics.
Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer
Investigation into claims of sex abuse by the late Harrods owner should include trafficking, says former head of Met’s Anti-Trafficking Unit.
Members of Parliament invaded a farm as a political stunt – Papenfus
Members of Parliament recently invaded a farm, with the help of armed police officers in civilian clothes, as part of a political stunt, according to NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus.
Pipe assault-accused teacher goes back to covering her face with a full burka
Ramapatsi wore garment when she joined school, then stopped, and now wears it again
Video of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by Pentagon
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk “an Iranian warship” in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo.
News24 | At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 87 sailors and leaving dozens missing, officials said.