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PARTING SHOT | Listening with your eyes
The Sony World Photography Awards spotlight young talent, showcasing shortlisted works from over 430,000 entries worldwide.
Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections
The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa
News24 | Temba Bavuma granted Cape Town’s prestigious Civic Honours: ‘It’s incredibly humbling’
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma received the City of Cape Town’s prestigious Civic Honours scroll from mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on Friday.
News24 | US arrests prominent former CNN anchor Don Lemon over immigration coverage
The Trump administration said on Friday it had ordered the arrest of a prominent journalist over coverage of immigration protests in Minneapolis, as the US president branded a nurse shot dead by federal agents in the city an “agitator.”
Industry welcomes DTIC’s ‘helping hand for business’
Stakeholders and interested persons are invited to submit comments in writing on the proposed amendments by March 10 2026.
News24 | ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Catherine O’Hara, 71, has died
Emmy-winning actor Catherine O’Hara, who starred in Schitt’s Creek and “Home Alone,” has died, US media reported Friday.
Injury victim wants to sue Pick n Pay for R500k
Maria Williams, the woman who dragged Pick n Pay to court after she fell in a store, wants R500,000 from the retail giant.
News24 | UN on brink of ‘imminent financial collapse’ as countries refuse to pay bills
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that the world body is on the brink of financial collapse, urging countries to pay their dues.
ISS Today: Why US intervention in Venezuela set off alarm bells across Africa
Had Maduro enjoyed undisputed electoral legitimacy, his capture by a foreign power would have been far more costly.
News24 | Baie donkey: Karoo sanctuary saved from the brink as 400 animals find new haven
It was a bleak winter for the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary in the Western Cape last year. After operating for many years in the region, the sanctuary was facing eviction from its property after a new owner purchased it.
END OF THE ROAD: ‘Please forgive me’ — Shamila Batohi as she bows out as NDPP
After seven years at the helm, Shamila Batohi retires as head prosecutor, leaving behind a divided legacy with acknowledgements of some missteps, but no regrets.
Israel expels South Africa ambassador Shaun Byneveldt in 72-hour retaliatory move
The Israel government has also warned that it may take additional steps against South Africa.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: SA expels Israeli chargé d’affaires from Pretoria for ‘gross abuse of diplomatic privilege’
The Israeli chargé d’affaires to South Africa has been given 72 hours to leave the country.
New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually
Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour
Israel expels South Africa’s top diplomat
Israel has promptly retaliated against South Africa by declaring its senior diplomatic representative, Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, persona non grata and giving him 72 hours to leave the country.
News24 | Zelensky dares Putin to meet in Kyiv as Trump secures Ukraine energy ceasefire
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyiv for talks, “if he dares”.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms across large parts of the country.
News24 | LETTER FROM JOS | Armed raiders ruined our Christmas – and now we can never go back
Whether one accepts the framing of a “Christian genocide” or not, it reflects something real: a feeling of existential dread, and a belief that some lives are disposable, writes Salihu Idoko.
News24 | Rand retreats; SA extradites first-ever Chinese fugitive: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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.