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Massive global newcomer Changan has hit South Africa running but its boldest move yet bypasses the budget tier entirely
News24 | Unread | Cost of living crisis worsens, White House UFC bouts, and DA edges ANC in Emfuleni
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AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: MPs grill Manamela on ‘clumsy’ appointments, NSFAS board claims political interference
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela came under fire in Parliament on Friday for placing NSFAS under administration. He claimed the move wasn’t political but aimed at stabilising governance. Manamela is accused of appointing his own leader rather than the CEO candidate recommended by the board, Carrim Waseem.
THE WEEKEND WRAP: Phala Phala impeachment committee revealed, a Kruger Park tragedy and bold local flavours
In this edition of the Weekend Wrap, we unpack the latest political developments, security concerns and corruption investigations making headlines across South Africa, as well as sharing stories of innovation, food and life beyond the city.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Foggy morning, cloudy and warm with isolated showers in 3 provinces
The South African Weather Service has forecast fog in the morning but cloudy and warm conditions across the country, with isolated showers in Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
News24 | LISTEN | Tyla and Future drop World Cup song ‘Game Time’ as stars gear up for FIFA opening
South African pop star Tyla and US rapper Future have dropped a new song titled Game Time for the FIFA World Cup.
Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 23 May-29 May 2026
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News24 | Woolies ups security after two blasts; Schuster’s uplifting comeback: 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.
KEYBOARD CRIMINALS: Deepfake fraud is rewriting the rules of online financial scams
Digital scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The golden rule for staying safe is simply not to believe everything you see or hear.
FINANCE WELLNESS COACH: Why sentiment should not decide the future of your former student flat
A rental agent can reduce the burden if you choose to rent the flat, but they will charge for it.
News24 | NSFAS saga: Buti Manamela denies interference in scheme CEO hunt
Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela has denied that he gave instructions to the dissolved board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to stop their progress in appointing a new chief executive officer. This eventually resulted in the aid scheme being placed under administration.
News24 | French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists
France’s public prosecutor is to investigate Israel’s treatment of French nationals arrested during a military raid on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.
News24 | Eight students arrested over ‘suspected arson attack’ at Kenyan girls’ school
Kenyan police on Friday said eight students had been arrested over a suspected arson attack at a girls’ school that killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 others.
News24 | Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing on a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.