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Two bodies recovered after car washed away in KZN flash floods; search resumes for one still missing
The bodies of two of the three men who went missing when their car was washed away by flash floods on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday have been recovered.
Gauteng welcomes swift arrests in DJ Warras murder case
The Gauteng government welcomed the arrest of suspects in the murder of DJ Warras and the Saulsville hostel shooting. DJ Warras, known for his efforts against criminal activities in Johannesburg, was murdered on December 16.
Gauteng government welcomes arrests in DJ Warras’ murder and Saulsville mass killing
The Gauteng government welcomed the arrest of suspects in the murder of DJ Warras and the Saulsville hostel shooting. DJ Warras, known for his efforts against criminal activities in Johannesburg, was murdered on December 16.
News24 | The Peppermint Crisp Christmas showstopper
A wildly decadent, nostalgic dessert with an irresistible twist. This beauty layers chocolate coconut biscuit crumbs with silky, minty caramel filling, a playful upgrade on the beloved peppermint crisp classic. Built in a trifle bowl for drama (but definitely not a trifle), it’s rich, joyful and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any festive gathering.
BURNING PLANET PHOTO ESSAY: A Year in Pictures: Our angry planet
In this carefully curated collection, we present photographs that, to our eyes, captured the unfolding realities of the climate crisis over the past year. No single selection can encompass every defining moment, but these images bear witness to a period that tested ecosystems and communities alike, while still revealing moments of resilience.
News24 | WATCH | Smoke but no mirrors: Women take the wheel in male-dominated car spinning
Twelve years ago, when she discovered that women were severely underrepresented in the spinning community, a fire was ignited inside Ayanda Mbele.
News24 | Eskom rattles creditors with revised breakup plan
South Africa’s decision to modify a plan to break up its state-owned power utility into three separate entities is encountering opposition from creditors and foreign government funders.
G20 is 2025 South African Word of the Year
PanSALB said G20 was selected as the winner after carefully considering a range of words, terms, and expressions, including notable contenders such as government of national unity, tariffs, femicide, and the Madlanga commission.
‘The ball has been dropped’: Morero blames shop owners for filth in Joburg CBD
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has warned shop and property owners in the CBD the city will no longer tolerate practices that contribute to filth and illegal activity as authorities move to intensify efforts to reclaim the inner city.
WATCH LIVE | Funeral service for DJ Warras
Media personality and businessman Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
WATCH | Funeral service for DJ Warras
Media personality and businessman Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
R54 billion blow to Eskom
A South African court rejected a R54 billion settlement between the nation’s energy regulator and electricity provider over a tariff-calculation mistake that would have seen power prices raised by more than previously permitted.
END-OF-YEAR BRAINTEASER: The Maverick quizzical news quiz of 2025
Thirty questions to test your knowledge of the year’s events that made the headlines – from politics to pilchard-loving VIPs.
News24 | ConCourt upholds self-confessed paedophile Iain Wares’ bail laws challenge
The Constitutional Court has upheld self-confessed paedophile Iain Wares’ challenge to South Africa’s bail laws for extraditees.
RUNNING DRY: Desperate measures: Swellendam community rallies to confront water crisis
As Swellendam faces severe water restrictions due to dwindling supplies, residents unite to address the ongoing crisis.
Two suspects charged with DJ Warras’s murder
Police spokesperson Brig Brenda Muridili said the two suspects will appear at the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Wednesday.
High court blocks Eskom’s R54bn tariff claw back deal with Nersa
Court sends Eskom tariff decision back to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a fresh public process.
News24 | Koos Bekker family sells R2.5bn worth of Naspers, Prosus shares
Koos Bekker, chairperson of Naspers and Prosus, has sold almost R2.5 billion worth of shares in the two companies to fund his luxury tourist estates in South Africa, England and Italy.
Speaker suspends 36 MK Party and EFF lawmakers in KwaZulu-Natal
Thirty-six members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature have been suspended following chaotic and violent scenes during a no-confidence vote sitting earlier this month.