GB skeleton team appeal after helmets ruled unsafe
The British skeleton team appeal after their new helmets for the Winter Olympics are ruled unsafe.
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News24 | Former Norwegian PM in spotlight over Epstein links
Norway’s former prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland had on Wednesday become the latest figure in the spotlight over reported links to convicted sex offender, the US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
BUSINESS ANALYSIS: Loaded for Bear: SA wheat farming may be on the brink of collapse — what can be done?
Grain SA’s mission is to support grain farmers, so some skeptics may see this as alarmist. But Grain SA is not known for hyperbole. And commercial farming is an extremely risky and capital-intensive business that can be stressed by structural factors and flaws.
Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.
Renault recalls 1,393 Kwid cars in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission announced a recall of 1,393 Renault Kwid vehicles in South Africa, following a notice from Motus Vehicle Distributor
‘Tshepo Mahanuke’s hotel’ closed for bylaw infringement and debt
The City of Joburg issued a cease notice to a luxury boutique hotel allegedly owned by Mayibuye Afrika Movement’s treasurer-general, Tshepo Mahanuke.
Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.
WATCH | Woman accused of shooting 5-year-old wants bail of R2,000
A woman accused of shooting five-year-old Obakeng Minyuku in Chris Hani, Temba, Hammanskraal, appeared in the Temba magistrate’s court seeking bail.
News24 | What’s next for Steenhuisen; Airport parking cheat sheet: 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.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe can save South Africa’s most important industry
Amid speculation surrounding Patrice Motsepe’s potential candidacy for the ANC’s top job, mining analyst Peter Major says he has what it takes to save the country’s economic backbone.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in 3 provinces, warm, hot elsewhere
Severe thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
South African municipality spends nearly R2 million on food and travel over three months while towns struggle
Despite residents citing a deteriorating provision of services, Mogale City spent an average of R20,718 per day over three months on travel, conferences, and catering – a figure the municipality describes as a “drop in the ocean.”
Millions for food and travel while towns struggle
Despite residents citing a deteriorating provision of services, Mogale City spent an average of R20,718 per day over three months on travel, conferences, and catering – a figure the municipality describes as a “drop in the ocean.”
News24 | R75m head office of looted bank VBS to go on auction
The former corporate head office of the collapsed VBS Mutual Bank, which comprises eight buildings, will go on auction on 24 February, says AuctionInc.
SARS coming after South African bank accounts
SARS has confirmed an undisputed tax debt of R523 billion as at December 2025, signalling an inevitable and aggressive shift towards collection, particularly against individual taxpayers.
WATCH | Mautla obtained gun licence just days before fatal incident
Tselane Lebogang Mautla, arrested for the murder of five-year-old Obakeng Minyuku, obtained her firearm licence just a week before the shooting
Mathale refutes claims of interference in Musa Khawula case
Police deputy minister Cassel Mathale denied allegations that he pressured Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya to arrest Musa Khawula after Khawula insulted ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and businessman Ze Nxumalo.
The EFF does a complete 180 on supporting ANC leaders
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party will support any motion of no confidence against any ANC mayors or premiers in Gauteng, saying the ANC has ‘disrespected’ the EFF.
PHOTO ESSAY: In Pictures: At the Westminster Dog Show, a doberman named Penny takes top honours
The 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show wrapped up this week, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, after several days of competition.
MARK SUZMAN EXCLUSIVE: ‘The world has lost the will to prioritise saving lives — but generosity can return’
The Gates Foundation plans to spend an additional $200-billion on health and development goals before closing its doors in December 2045. With the global aid network under pressure after recent mass disinvestments by wealthy countries, Daily Maverick spoke with CEO Mark Suzman about how the organisation plans to not only sustain, but accelerate progress over the next 20 years.