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Man arrested after woman dies in street
Police believe the man arrested on suspicion of murder knew the woman who died.
One mistake can cost South African investors dearly
Investors have been urged to think twice before betting against the South African economy and the market in 2026.
The ANC made South Africa the handmaid of the enemies of the United States
United States analyst Joshua Meservey warned that the ANC’s foreign policy choices are pushing South Africa towards sanctions from America.
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE: Inferno Madness: The severe impact of the Cape’s adverse weather on wildfires
Dry, hot weather, strong wind that often changed direction and flammable alien vegetation complicated fighting the multiple wildfires that marked a devastating start to the new year in the Western Cape. Some of these blazes came threateningly close to towns such as Stanford and Hermanus.
News24 | Determined matric pupil writes exams from hospital less than a day after surgery
Andrew Holtzhausen went from writing a matric maths exam to completing his finals from a hospital bed after emergency surgery.
STARK DIVIDE: Slammed out — spare a thought for the lost generation of men’s tennis
Between the reign of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic and the rise of the new kids on the court, Sinner and Alcaraz, a generation of talented players has largely missed out on Grand Slam success.
POET’S CORNER: The dead have a message for us about war, but we refuse to listen
When it comes to the endless wars of this world, it would seem that rather than us making the same mistakes over and over, we are refusing to see them as mistakes. After all, the reasons for war are cloaked in rationality.
Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.
PERFORMANCE ANXIETY: Sharp scrutiny — each SA20 game ignites yet more debate about Proteas selection
Selectors have hedged their bets, and some SA20 stars won’t be at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which starts on 7 February and promises a month of exciting and highly competitive cricket.
The 88% matric pass rate is not the truth
Professor Jonathan Jansen expresses disappointment with the 88% national matric pass rate, describing the results as meaningless.
National disaster declared after deadly floods in five provinces
A national disaster has been declared after the recent severe weather events that have led to floods and a loss of lives.
City of Tshwane shuts down another brothel in CBD
City of Tshwane officials have shut down another brothel.
News24 | Mike Dolan | So, is that it? Is the great dollar unwind over?
The dollar’s advantage is proving hard to shake, even in the face of Trump’s disruptive domestic and global policy approach, writes Mike Dolan.
Ekurhuleni MMC missing after Mozambique flooding
Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu has gone missing after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters in Mozambique.
The South Africans who easily find jobs
In South Africa’s competitive job market, individuals with certain specialist skills face far less competition and stronger employment prospects in 2026.
COMING OF AGE: Grey High, growing up and coming out: Wesley Roodt on his debut novel All the Saints
Writing a novel about a boy coming to terms with his own identity in a prestigious Gqeberha all-boys school gave filmmaker and author Wesley Roodt the opportunity to come to terms with the boyhood challenges that shaped him.