News24 | Police ‘raid’ Mitchells Plain home allegedly in search for MP Fadiel Adams
A group of armed police officers allegedly stormed a home in Mitchells Plain in the early hours of Saturday morning in search of MP Fadiel Adams, his party said.
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Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at 59
Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59
IMF says Angola’s debt will hit ceiling in medium-term
The IMF on Friday projected that Angola’s public debt would hit its ceiling in the medium-term and urged the government to use any oil revenue windfalls to cut debt and build buffers
News24 | Lizette Rabe | In 2026, the fight for press freedom matters more than ever
Truth is the first casualty of war, and we’re losing the battle. On World Press Freedom Day, Professor Lizette Rabe explains why supporting professional journalism isn’t just important – it’s essential for our freedom.
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe
News24 | EXPLAINER | What to know before signing surety
Before signing as surety, it is important to understand the different forms of suretyship and the implications – be proactive to minimise your risk before signing surety.
Corruption in SA is not a crisis — it’s a system we’ve built
Corruption in South Africa thrives due to systemic issues like lack of accountability, misguided incentives and societal pressures, necessitating comprehensive reforms and better leadership training.
Annual producer inflation accelerates to 2.3% in March
Surge in food and fuel prices drives factory gate inflation higher
LUNGELO MKAMBA | Twenty years on: How Sassa changed and supported vulnerable South Africans
Twenty years ago, South Africa made a quiet but profound promise to its most vulnerable citizens
Schofield wins Classic Car Friday at Simola Hillclimb
The 16th Simola Hillclimb got under way in dramatic style on Friday as Classic Car Friday produced tight competition and plenty of on-track action
A new mood for the BMW X3
The Pure Design strips back the aggression of SUV styling in favour of a cleaner, more elegant approach — while delivering the smooth performance and comfort expected from the badge
Sun International flags regulatory risk as online gambling grows
Addiction to gambling is ringing alarm bells and government moves to counter it are likely to affect the companies behind it
News24 | Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop
Pope Leo XIV on Friday named a former undocumented migrant as bishop of West Virginia, weeks after a high-profile verbal confrontation with US President Donald Trump.
COASTAL ORIGINS: The great journey out of Africa may have begun at low tide
Forget the old image of humans marching out from the savannah. A coastal origin story from the southern Cape places women, children, shellfish and the sea at the heart of human innovation and migration.
WEATHER: Strong winds to disrupt beachfront activities in parts of SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 2 May 2026.
Great African Seaforest — only floating bamboo kelp forest on the planet
It fringes the Cape Town shoreline and stretches north for more than 1,000km into Namibia. A biodiversity engine, nursery, shelter and breeding ground for manifold forms of life, this is a significant national asset that we need to protect.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Damaging coastal winds for Cape Town as cold mornings sweep across SA
The South African Weather Service has warned beachgoers and boaters along the Western Cape coastline to stay out of harm’s way on Saturday as gale-force winds are expected to batter the stretch between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas.
Malema accuses March and March protesters of fighting the wrong fight
At Workers’ Day rally, EFF leader questions the impact marches have actually had on SA’s unemployment crisis