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125 Ekurhuleni metro cops found to have chequered criminal history
Mayor drives vetting process in wake of allegations at Madlanga commission
Maguire gets extra ban and will miss Chelsea trip
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will miss Saturday’s trip to Chelsea after receiving an additional one-match ban.
BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies revealed the news to staff on Wednesday,
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Bad, ugly, and WTF? IMF outlines three global economic scenarios from Iran war
The report underscores the stark fact that the current trajectory of the global economy hinges on the conflict unleashed on 28 February by the US and Israel. Few wars have ever had such an earth-shaking impact on markets worldwide in such a short span of time.
Graskop Gorge Lift wins silver tourism award at WTM Africa – Video
Graskop Gorge Lift earns silver at WTM Africa 2026 for responsible tourism and conservation in Mpumalanga. Watch video of descent.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, with hail and strong winds in 3 provinces
Thundershowers are expected in most parts of the country, with lightning, hail and strong winds in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claims
eThekwini says it is cooperating with investigations into EPWP corruption, including claims of “jobs for sex” and ghost workers
News24 | State wants jail time for Malema; eThekwini’s EPWP suspended: 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.
Fuel prices set for steep increase in May
Latest data shows growing under-recoveries across all fuel grades
The South African municipality where residents have had no electricity for 10 years
Long-term electricity outages in Emfuleni are emblematic of severe municipal failure driven by debt, mismanagement, and weak administrative capacity that is increasingly being seen across South Africa.
VW China boss Brandstaetter warns of stiff competition in stalling market
He says there might be a decline in the Chinese market for the first time since 2018
LONG FIGHT: Sactwu-Sekunjalo clash escalates as court ruling and R628m lawsuit collide
A long-running financial dispute between Sekunjalo Investment Holdings and the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union, along with its investment arm Sactwu Investment Group, has intensified, with both sides advancing sharply conflicting legal claims rooted in the 2013 acquisition of Independent Media.
‘We have the skills but not the system’: Water Institute of Southern Africa on SA’s wastewater crisis
Nearly half of South Africa’s wastewater treatment plants are in a critical state, with untreated sewage polluting rivers and dams
Pilgrim’s Rest tourism crisis: It’s not the Zamas, it’s the government!
Pilgrim’s Rest tourism decline deepens as government delays and closures drive visitors away and local businesses struggle to survive.
‘Tower of Babel’ – how four conflicting ‘languages’ keep SA’s wildlife conservation debate deadlocked
The controversy over hunting export quotas in South Africa illustrates varied conservation world-views, emphasising the importance of dialogue and understanding amid ethical disagreements.
South Africa’s investment drive is rebuilding the economy
In an era when cynicism too often dominates public discourse and doubt easily overshadows progress, the facts speak volumes. South Africa is attracting capital, rebuilding confidence and laying the foundations for a new era of industrialisation, energy security and inclusive growth
News24 | Trump says Iran war ‘close to over’; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was close to over, telling the world to brace for an “amazing two days”, as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran in a bid to prevent a renewed conflict.
News24 | ‘He is more than qualified’ – Ramaphosa on Meyer as US ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa stands by his decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.