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News24 | Heavy rainfall, flooding in Overstrand as emergency teams respond to high call volumes
As relentless rain batters parts of the Western Cape, multiple homes in Hawston are flooded – and residents have been warned to brace for more.
Double tax hike on the cards for South Africa
The 2026 Budget could see hikes on two taxes in South Africa, presenting risks to the country’s inflation outlook for the rest of the year.
Understanding seizures and knowing what to do
Managing epilepsy through awareness and lifestyle changes.
Major South African city’s name changed to the ‘gom-gom’ sound of waves breaking against a rock
East London’s name has been changed to KuGompo City, which is linked to the sound the waves make as they break against a rock formation near the metro.
Markram warns against taking minnows Canada lightly
Aiden Markram says his South African side need to show due care when they face Canada in Ahmedabad on Monday
Hulley impressed by venue that will host maiden tourney
‘Everything is working properly and it’s clean’
SA ends decades-long UN peacekeeping role in the DRC
South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Monusco), ending nearly three decades of continuous peacekeeping in the conflict-wracked country.
S’THEMBISO MSOMI | ANC in Gauteng no longer a beacon of hope and renewal
The party will be punished at the polls for its poor management of the province
Western Cape tightens foot-and-mouth disease outbreak controls with R100m vaccine allocation
Provincial government tightens controls in response to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
‘Lies’: Masemola rejects witness cop’s testimony he met Matlala
Witness F testified Matlala told him he had a meeting with Masemola
Carrick urges no ‘knee‑jerk’ decision on Man United position
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said he is relishing his spell in charge but will not get carried away
Grateful to study, says UJ first-year on admission joy
The University of Johannesburg admitted 2.5% of over 450,000 applicants, with first-year students like Pheobe Giro and Alana Nolan expressing gratitude despite not getting their first-choice courses. Giro is studying Bcom Sports Management, while Nolan, who loves netball, is in Health Science. Kgatliso Mokgosi, from a family with a history at UJ, was selected for the sports team instead of his...
R5m budget set for task team probing police corruption
A special task team has been allocated R5m for two months to investigate and conduct disciplinary actions against police officers implicated by the Madlanga commission
SOWETAN | Secure justice for Mbhense’s family
The death of ‘Witness D’ suspect highlights urgency in police investigation
Brian Temba sets hearts ablaze with first Sesotho single
With his first-ever Sesotho single, Rato Laka, set to be released on February 13, he’s ushering fans into Valentine’s Day with a song that celebrates both love and culture.
Two children dead, one in hosptal after suspected food poisoning
An investigation is under way as food poisoning suspected in tragedy
KENNETH DIOLE | Rapid migration to Gauteng sparks urgent social challenges
Long-term planning is urgently needed as thousands enter the province every month
Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defense to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, denying the Patriots an NFL record seventh championship and avenging a loss to the same opponent in the title game 11 years ago.
News24 | Mom and daughter pay off PEP lay-bys, triggering strangers to do the same nationwide
A Durban-based mother-and-daughter business has sparked a wave of small-scale giving across the country after paying off school-uniform lay-bys at a local clothing store and urging others to do the same.