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News24 | UPDATE | It is a party allowance not salary, says John Steenhuisen over top-up scandal
Political party duties cannot be treated as “work” or “employment” outside of Parliament, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has argued as the DA continues to grapple with the fallout from a leaked report showing that he and other party leaders were paid monthly stipends in addition to their state salaries.
Key Soweto derby logistics you need to know ahead of Sunday’s match
We unpack some of logistics and traffic control mitigation plans in place for Sunday’s derby at FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Joburg.
News24 | Iran’s new supreme leader seriously wounded, delegates power to Revolutionary Guards
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was seriously wounded in the US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, but is mentally sharp, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
Fired Madibeng mayor Maimane serves ANC with lawyer’s letter
Party secretary-general defends dismissal, says ANC has right to recall its representatives without explanation
News24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, but severe with strong winds in 3 provinces
Thundershowers are forecast for most parts of the country; these will be severe with strong, damaging winds in parts of the North West, Northern Cape and Free State, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | SA wheat plantings expected to hit 11-year low as costs rocket
South African farmers will likely plant the smallest area of wheat in more than a decade this year as the war in Iran pushes up the cost of key inputs such as fertiliser and fuel.
Tanzania President Samia pledges action on 2025 election violence commission findings
She has committed to implement recommendations from the commission, including reconciliation efforts, constitutional reforms and further investigations
Tanzania inquiry finds 2025 election unrest was organised and financed
Presenting the report, the commission’s chairperson Judge Chande Othman said the inquiry drew on extensive evidence from both primary and secondary sources, including face-to-face interviews, public and private hearings and documentary reviews
Ramaphosa suspends police commissioner Masemola pending the outcome of State vs Matlala and 15 others
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane was appointed as acting national police commissioner
News24 | Ramaphosa appoints acting national commissioner after Masemola placed on suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as the acting national commissioner and has put national commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension.
EXPLAINER | Why ANC is suddenly threatening alliance partner SACP
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced that the party would issue a directive requiring all ANC members, including those affiliated with the SACP, to declare within 10 days whether they would campaign for the ANC or the SACP
News24 | Lerutla’s R10k ‘crash cover-up’; Bok Hooker set for surgery: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Petersen wants to make amends after missing first derby
Petersen missed the first derby in February, where Amakhosi were thumped 3-0 by the Buccaneers.
News24 | EU invites Zelensky to celebrate €90-billion Ukraine loan after Hungary roadblock removed
EU leaders will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Cyprus to celebrate the release of a €90-billion loan for Kyiv after a prolonged deadlock.