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Severe storms with heavy rain, strong winds and lightning expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Ramaphosa appoints South Africa’s new ambassador to United Nations – report
According to reports, a seasoned diplomat will represent South Africa at the United Nations in New York during a critical year for global politics.
News24 | Extortion threat hits rubbish collection in Cape Town’s informal settlements
Extortion threats are affecting rubbish collection in informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi, and Samora Machel, according to the City of Cape Town.
News24 | France is in talks to lend SA almost R2bn for cities
France is in talks to lend South Africa money to support a programme to regenerate its rundown cities, the European country’s ambassador said.
News24 | Trump threatens to ‘remember’ companies that seek refunds from illegal tariffs
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will “remember” companies that do not seek refunds for tariffs paid that were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, implying they would somehow benefit by abstaining from the US government’s new refund portal.
Africa must set the terms of ‘green gold’ minerals boom and avoid historical extraction
Africa’s transition minerals boom offers real leverage in a decarbonising world, but without coherent regulation and enforcement it risks repeating the extractive injustices of the past. Turning “green gold” into shared prosperity will depend on strong governance, local value capture, and putting affected communities at the centre of decision-making.
News24 | Hunt for SA’s secret fuel depots; Road rage shooter won’t be charged: 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.
ROVING REPORTERS: New roadmap shows how to protect Africa’s savannas from flawed reforestation thinking
Global climate maps wrongly mark Africa’s vast savannas as ‘degraded’ lands in need of trees. This forest-first thinking risks damaging some of the planet’s richest ecosystems. Latest research shows that true reforestation potential is far smaller than once imagined – and that protecting savannas may be as important as planting trees.
Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu: SA justice is mostly just a sideshow
We applaud when a bit player is put in handcuffs, and then the whole production continues merrily along.
Getting a flu shot this winter: Do you really need one and why?
Flu shot advice for winter in South Africa, why you should get it, safety facts, and how to boost your immune system naturally.
Behind Pitso’s R24 million per-season salary [The breakdown]
Pitso Mosimane has been unattached to any team since January 2024 but he’s still financially stable. Here’s why…
Those dreaded cockroaches in our cupboards: How to win the war
The lives of those cockroaches in our cupboards unpacked with humour and a serious edge on risks and proven ways to get rid of them.
Rulani Mokwena’s Al-Ittihad eye Kaizer Chiefs winger?
It would not be the first time that Kaizer Chiefs and Al-Ittihad Tripoli do business should an offer for the winger be submitted.
Another male-heavy DA leadership raises doubts on commitment to gender equality
In this latest episode of gender inequality, are we to believe that there really are no capable women leaders in the DA able to assume federal positions?