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Five things you need to know about the Phala Phala impeachment committee
Makashule Gana has been elected as the chairperson of the parliamentary impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Joburg too broke to rehouse hijacked buildings’ residents
The City of Joburg still faces the mammoth task of reclaiming nearly 500 hijacked and illegally occupied buildings despite restoring 59 properties over the past decade.
Why conviction rates still matter in measuring prosecutorial performance
As South Africa’s criminal justice system confronts increasingly complex forms of crime, the debate over how to measure prosecutorial success has gained renewed importance. While conviction rates should be interpreted alongside broader justice indicators, they remain a constitutionally grounded and internationally recognised measure of prosecutorial effectiveness, reflecting the NPA’s...
ANTI-POOR OP-ED: Free basic water in Cape Town is not free and not affordable
Residents facing water injustices demand that the City of Cape Town account for, and change, its anti-poor, racist and sexist free basic water policy practices. The dismissive response to Black people from poor communities who engage the City about their struggles with access to water is unacceptable, undemocratic and unjust.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Partly cloudy, warm in most parts; rain in Western Cape and Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service has forecast partly cloudy, cool to warm conditions for most of the country, while isolated showers are expected in parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
News24 | Protests erupt in Kenya as US military defies court order over Ebola quarantine base
Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest moves by the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility at a military base there, residents told Reuters, days after the High Court ordered the government to suspend the plan temporarily.
Is SA making good on its climate promises? Our sums say ‘yes’ — at least so far
With a R3.8 billion boost to help South Africa move away from fossil fuels like oil and coal for producing energy, how well is the country doing on keeping its promise to help the world’s temperature stay at manageable levels? Bhekisisa takes a look at the data in the first of a three-part series
Kruger: Tourism trade joins minister in call for calm after tragedy
Visiting Kruger after the recent tragedy remains vital for tourism and conservation, says minister and trade representatives.
Impeachment committee chair Makashule Gana says they will abide by the rules
ANC, PA and DA unite behind Rise Mzansi leader to chair impeachment MPs
Sizekhaya promises more winning opportunities as it takes over National Lottery
Sizekhaya Holdings officially takes over as the country’s fourth licensed National Lottery operator
News24 | How Numsa boss funds his lifestyle; Petrol pain on Wednesday: 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.
CLIMATE CHAOS OP-ED: Franschhoek’s floods are not only about an abnormal rainfall event, they are compound disasters
Flood disasters in South Africa are not only natural events. Pollution and poor river management are causing far worse damage, as was shown during the recent extreme weather in the Western Cape.
Murdered Marais couple honoured during KNP celebrations
Kruger centenary marks silence for murdered Mossel Bay couple as cross-border investigation continues and vehicle leads are traced.
What SA fuel levy changes mean and the implications for you
The increase comes at a time when households are already battling with a higher cost of living, with fuel prices affecting everything from food and transport costs to the price of everyday goods.
News24 | Rand snaps winning streak as Iran peace deal falters
The rand lost ground after a report that Iran had stopped exchanging messages with the US.
Has SA found the sweet spot in dealing with traditional leadership under the Constitution?
Property rights and the powers and functions of traditional leaders are two areas within the Constitution of South Africa that have yet to be tested through judicial interpretation.
Blue-footed baboon spider targeted by exotic pet trade despite low public profile
The blue-footed baboon spider, a rare species found only in South Africa, is appearing in the international exotic pet trade, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking and conservation
Liam Jacobs defects back to the DA
DA leader said the party was not interested in the politics of chaos and personality cults