News24 | SA declares Israel’s chargé d’affaires persona non grata
South Africa has declared the chargé d’affaires of the Israeli embassy, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata.
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SAPS condemns tribalistic slurs hurled at KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson
A senior SAPS officer, Col Robert Netshiunda from Limpopo, faced tribalistic slurs in KwaZulu-Natal when a woman criticised him for not speaking isiZulu, calling him a ‘kwerekwere’, a derogatory term for foreigners.
South Africans are snapping up homes in these areas
First-time buyers in South Africa are increasingly prioritising affordable, low-maintenance homes in well-located, secure suburbs across the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
Microsoft and SABC Plus team up to bring AI skills to millions
Microsoft South Africa and the SABC have teamed up to bring AI and digital skills to millions of South Africans through the broadcaster’s SABC Plus platform.
Trump, Democrats say deal reached to avert shutdown, immigration talks to continue
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, while legislators continued negotiating guardrails to rein in immigration agents.
WELL EQUIPPED: Does size count in the kitchen? Nope. It’s sighs you want — when people eat your food
No amount of kitchen equipment stuffed into designer cupboards will make you a better cook. Because, in the kitchen, it’s what you do with it that counts.No amount of kitchen equipment stuffed into designer cupboards will make you a better cook. Because, in the kitchen, it’s what you do with it that counts.
MARITIME PROTEST OP-ED: Flotillas offer beacon of solidarity and hope for Gaza through waterborne resistance
Gaza solidarity flotillas have grown into a global, civilian-led form of protest against Israel’s blockade, using high-profile maritime actions to challenge the selective application of international law and signal sustained international resistance and solidarity with Palestinians.
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SIMPLY THE BEST: What makes a restaurant perfect? It’s not what the restaurant guides think it is
Some meals are worth a drive, although this place is a neighbourhood eatery. I just don’t happen to live nearby. Maybe I should relocate… because that’s how good it is.
Probe opened after Waymo self-driving vehicle strikes child near school
The child ran across the street from behind a double-parked SUV toward the school
Corruption case against Former Minister of Public Enterprises and co-accused heads to the High Court
The corruption case against former minister Malusi Gigaba and his co-accused has been given the green light to begin in 10 days time.
Thabo Bester moved to maximum security prison in KwaZulu-Natal
The reason for the transfer of the convicted rapist and murderer, whose trial for jailbreak is due to start in July, was not explained.
South African Reserve Bank chief economist steps down
The head of economic research at South Africa’s central bank is taking early retirement from the institution, reducing the number of voting members on the monetary policy committee.
News24 | Inside the bitter feud that’s tearing the Beckham family apart
Aspiring chef Brooklyn reportedly reached tipping point after his mom liked a post he shared about roasting a chicken
KE YU | Mastering maths needs more than making it ‘interesting’
When the 2025 matric results were released, the headlines told a familiar story: South African learners continue to struggle with mathematics.
READER LETTER | SA is stuck with blame mentality
During the Covid-19 pandemic, R500bn went into the pockets of politicians and their tenderpreneur friends.
NSFAS welcomes R1.7bn recovered by SIU as boost for students
Recouped funds to be redirected to public universities and TVET colleges for academic support.
READER LETTER | Without physical liberation, rights are hollow
European colonisers used theology to justify racial segregation, presenting oppression as divinely sanctioned.
SABC 2 introduces ‘Pimville’, where faith, fashion and secrets collide
SABC 2 is gearing up to shake up prime-time television with the launch of ‘Pimville’, a new telenovela set to premiere on February 9.
VF+ leader says the party is attracting more black voters
Leader of the VF+, Corné Mulder, says the party is attracting a more diverse voter base because he believes the majority of South Africans are conservative at heart.