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Crime is out of control in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s deployment of the South African army to fight organised crime reflects a loss of government control over crime and a dysfunctional police force.
Eskom workers want more money for ending load-shedding
Two of South Africa’s biggest trade unions have rejected an improved 6% salary increase offer from state-owned power utility Eskom.
MTN snaps up global giant worth R100 billion
MTN has agreed to take over the remaining stake in IHS Holdings it doesn’t already own in a deal that values the mobile infrastructure company at about $6.2 billion (R99.7 billion), including debt.
Five things you need to know about unemployment stats
Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke highlighted that young people aged 15 to 24 are the most affected by unemployment, with many not engaged in employment, education, or training.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe storms and flooding risk in Northern Cape, Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit parts of the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape, bringing excessive lightning and heavy downpours.
Rousey to face Carano in first MMA bout in 10 years
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey will fight Gina Carano in May – a decade after she retired from MMA.
Proteas’ focus shifts past UAE on to Super Eights
Albie Morkel’s assertion that the T20 World Cup starts now should not be seen as an insult to the UAE, who the Proteas play in Delhi on Wednesday
Ex-priest receives second lifetime ban for child sexual abuse
David Tudor received second lifetime ban from ministry after a tribunal found he groomed and sexually abused a 15-year-old girl in the 1980s.
Cape Town landmark going on sale
Cape Town is releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre and a portfolio of municipal properties for public auction to unlock private-sector investment, boost job creation, and stimulate economic growth.
News24 | Roedean board chair resigns; Inside Russia’s plan to target DA: 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.
ON YOUR MARKS: Records fall as Curro Podium meeting unleashes SA’s next generation of stars
Last weekend, 1,500 athletes from 45 different schools across the country participated in track and field events at the Curro Podium Grand Finale, allowing the young athletes to cement their growing reputation and for new stars to emerge.
News24 | War veterans challenge Zimbabwe constitutional changes to keep Mnangagwa in power
Veterans of Zimbabwe’s liberation war mounted a court challenge on Tuesday to proposed changes to the constitution that would extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030.
The 134-year-old company collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
One of South Africa’s oldest and most important companies is at risk of collapse, threatening to destabilise an entire local value chain.
Arsenal make Saka best-paid player with new five-year deal
England winger Bukayo Saka commits his future to Premier League leaders Arsenal by signing a new five-year deal.
The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin
Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna’s 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
DISCOURAGED RECOVERY: Unemployment data at a glance — and what the experts say
While signs of stabilisation are emerging, the latest unemployment data shows that significant challenges remain, particularly for vulnerable groups.