South African government slated for response to Iran human rights abuses
Opposition is mounting against the South African government for its alleged failure to be consistent in its activism for human rights on the global stage.
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Trevor Noah hosts Grammys for the sixth and last time
The television show host, satirist and comedian is also nominated for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book ‘Into the Uncut Grass’.
ENROLMENT CHALLENGES: Compulsory Grade R faces budget constraints and unplaced learners as 2026 academic year begins
As the 2026 school year kicks off, tight budgets and unplaced learners are key challenges facing provincial departments of education when it comes to the implementation of compulsory Grade R.
News24 | Rev Musa Xulu resigns from CRL church watchdog committee
The chairperson of the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission’s Section 22 committee, Reverend Musa Xulu, has resigned.
Stream claims two lives in Mpumalanga
The body of 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, who was swept away in a stream on Wednesday night, has been recovered by community members in Msholozi village outside Mbombela in Mpumalanga.
Dad-to-be Dlamini hopes new year brings him joy
Lerato Dlamini has overcome what he termed the deeply distressing period the former IBF Africa and Youth featherweight champion went through a day after welcoming 2026.
ANC is dying because of incompetence and corruption
Many political analysts said the ANC is dying as it is not serving the people and is beset with incompetence and corruption.
News24 | Dion George resigns from DA
Dion George has resigned from the DA, as well as from Parliament.
Fresh start for South African doctor, after tragic murder of his children in New Zealand
Five years ago, Graham Dickason’s then-wife – Lauren – murdered their three children in New Zealand.
WATCH LIVE | Khumalo appears before ad hoc committee
Head of crime intelligence Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is on Thursday appearing before the ad hoc committee investigating allegations of allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system.
News24 | All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday less than two years before the Rugby World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt.
Prominent South African investor cleared of Renergen foul play
Two FSCA investigations into South African investment manager Albie Cilliers’ comments regarding gas producer Renergen have been closed.
Five key takeaways from Phahlane’s testimony before ad hoc committee
Former acting national police commissioner Gen Khomotso Phahlane appeared before an ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Calling people who get 30% in matric ‘differently talented’ is not on – Jonathan Jansen
Professor Jonathan Jansen argues that in any other country, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, would be fired if she said people who obtain 30% are “differently talented”.
Celebrating Limpopo’s top matric achievers — a tale of resilience and hard work
Limpopo has celebrated a record-breaking 2025 matric pass rate of 86.15%, continuing a steady upward trend despite historical resource challenges. Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya hailed the results as a symbol of ‘consistent progress’, with all districts performing above 80%.
BREAKING NEWS | BAT to shut down only SA plant in major pullback
BAT to import cigarettes as illegal trade dominates 75% of market
Tebogo Malaka resigns as IDT CEO without ‘golden handshake’
The suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust, Tebogo Malaka, has resigned ahead of a disciplinary hearing scheduled for February.
News24 | Evan Roos extends Stormers contract: ‘Yet to see the best of him’
Evan Roos has signed a contract extension that will see him continue to ply his trade at the Stormers until at least 2028.
Easy way to give poor South Africans land and houses and make them property owners
Bank Zero chairman, Michael Jordaan, says giving title deeds to people who live on communal lands is an easy way to make them property owners.
The new BMW M Neue Klasse is the electric M3 of the future
The BMW M Neue Klasse, set for a 2027 release, is an all-electric sedan likened to the M3, featuring advanced 800V technology and an M eDrive system with electric motors on each axle.