Walmart already having a big impact on South African shopping malls
Clearwater Mall’s foot traffic more than doubled compared to an average Saturday with the launch of South Africa’s first Walmart store.
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Man refuses to appear at court over train attacks
Anthony Williams is accused of the attempted murders of 13 people.
BIG DEAL: Unsustainable elephant hunting is a growing economic risk for Botswana, says report
Unsustainable elephant hunting is a growing economic risk for Botswana, says report
VIDEO | Barker criticises officiating after Stellies’ draw in Zanzibar
Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker expressed frustration with officiating after a 1-1 draw against Singida Black Stars in the CAF Confederation Cup, citing missed penalty opportunities that could have secured a win.
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.
News24 | Salim Abdool Karim | Transforming adversity into opportunity for the Aids response
As World Aids Day 2025 swings by, Caprisa director Professor Salim Abdool Karim reflects on the frantic days following this year’s unprecedented cuts to health aid and research funding from the US, arguing that the deliberate disruptiveness was designed to be cruel. Nonetheless, he argues, our HIV response must now forge ahead on a path that is more affordable, sustainable and independent.
News24 | Black mamba beach drama returns to Durban timelines. But the footage is from 2020
With the holiday season around the corner, Durban is gearing up for its annual influx of tourists. Some of them may be put off by a video of a black mamba on the shore of a Durban beach, which is circulating on social media, leading many users to believe it’s recent.
South Africa has one crime that is consistently getting worse
While SAPS reports significant drops in violent crimes like murder and aggravated robbery, this particular offence shows stubborn increase.
Government department denies racial discrimination in Hartebeespoort
This follows a report released by the South African Human Rights Commission in late November.
News24 | Airbus crisis: Two SAA planes get ‘fix’
According to Airbus, 6 000 of its A320 aircraft worldwide were impacted by the recall for a software update.
Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts.
Former Tory deputy chair Gullis defects to Reform
Jonathan Gullis, a former education minister, lost his Stoke-on-Trent North seat in 2024.
Five suspects in court for Russia recruitment case
Five suspects, including a media personality, are set to appear in Kempton magistrate court for allegedly aiding military recruitment for Russia.
WATCH | Five suspects in court for Russia recruitment case
Five suspects, including a media personality, are set to appear in Kempton magistrate court for allegedly aiding military recruitment for Russia.
News24 | Bold call from Broos: Ruthless, tactical shake-up for Bafana’s 25-man Afcon squad
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos officially named his 25-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
Johann Rupert’s investment giant taking over one of South Africa’s biggest private hospital groups
Johann Rupert’s Remgro is in talks to acquire full ownership of Mediclinic Southern Africa, the third-largest private healthcare provider in the region.
Justice Madlanga rebukes Mashazi over sexual assault inaction
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga criticised former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi during a commission hearing for not taking action when she learnt in 2016 about allegations of senior metro police officers sexually assaulting their juniors.
Dark clouds gather over South Africa’s economy
Sentiment among South African manufacturers plunged to the weakest level since lockdowns were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, as export sales remain weak and the manufacturing industry struggles to gain traction.
Runaway reindeer sparks huge search operation after fleeing festive celebration
The animal, named Buddy, fled a festive celebration on the coast and went on the run for hours.
News24 | One person dead following hail, flooding amid severe thunderstorms in Gauteng
One person has died following heavy rains, hail and flooding in Gauteng on Sunday evening.