US movie star Chuck Norris dies at 86
Cultural icon remembered as ‘martial artist, actor and a symbol of strength’
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Schoolgirl and her driver killed by ‘drunk’ motorist
The girl was using scholar transport at the time and her driver was also killed when the suspected drunk driver crashed into them.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead is On The Record: Hear from new NPA boss, and the summit births two jobs
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
LISTEN | Domestic workers seek faster implementation of workplace protections
Under the regulations, employees who are injured or fall ill because of working conditions will receive stronger support
SANDF deployment reflects a return to visible force over substantive policing reform
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s renewed deployment of the SANDF highlights a reliance on high-visibility interventions that mask, rather than resolve, structural weaknesses within SAPS.
Solar lights give Joburg women safer nights
Student Lebogang Mangane grew up in South Africa’s coal mining heartland that still produces most of the country’s electricity, but her own streets rarely had any lighting so she never felt safe walking anywhere after dark.
John Steenhuisen taken to court
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen will be in court next week regarding the ban on private-sector vaccine procurement for foot-and-mouth disease.
News24 | ‘We’re boiling water for drinking’: Stranded Gulf seafarers ration food and water
Seafarers stuck in the Gulf say they are rationing food and water and anxiously hoping supplies will get through Iran’s blockade in the war that has stranded them for three weeks.
News24 | ‘A symbol of strength’: Family annouce death of action movie star Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris has died at age 86.
FOOD CRISIS: Rights body criticises ministers for dodging accountability in SA’s food system inquiry
As South Africa’s food crisis plays out in community halls and dump sites, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is trying to make it play out in hearing rooms too, with mixed results.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: Nkosi testimony exposes alleged cross-party patronage networks shaping Tshwane tenders and jobs
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi told the Madlanga Commission he “knocked on doors” to help job seekers, while evidence suggested he played a facilitation role in Tshwane’s recruitment and tender processes working with city officials, ActionSA, ANC and EFF members.
Gladwyn White yet to know reasons why Safa suspended him
Safa national executive member Gladwyn White says he has not received formal notification of his suspension, learning about it through media reports.
News24 | ANC Eastern Cape complains to Ramaphosa about Mbalula’s ‘manipulation’ before conference
ANC Eastern Cape secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has complained to the ANC’s national working committee about a “troubling situation”, where secretary-general Fikile Mbalula allegedly mishandled dispute issues stemming from the “manipulation” of branches, among other things.
Rooney: South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup was the worst!
Wayne Rooney was part of the England squad that played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and he believes it was the worst.
JOBURG NEWSLETTER: Doja Cat to Jazz in the Lights – your Joburg weekend gig guide
From Doja Cat’s highly anticipated homecoming and the soulful resonance of Jazz in the Lights at the Joburg Zoo to a poignant look at Peter Clarke’s artistic legacy in Pretoria, we’ve rounded up the best in music, theatre and community spirit.
Foreigners buying South African properties for more than R10 million
Foreign buyers are increasingly purchasing high-end property in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, and now account for nearly 40% of residential sales above R10 million.
Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 14 March-20 March 2026
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Subdued demand conditions weigh on manufacturing sentiment – Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey
Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment. According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from the previous quarter. Sales volumes, orders and selling prices all experienced substantial declines. When […]
Pressure mounts over parliamentary vetting after Yoliswa Makhasi’s appointment
Internal correspondence reveals that parliament is assessing whether due diligence was conducted before appointing Makhasi, as union complaints resurface