One man warned South Africa about the water crisis 20 years ago
Dr Anthony Turton warned 20 years ago that South Africa was facing a water crisis. Instead of being praised for his foresight, he was suspended.
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Jetour T2 is really not a pretender
It’s probably been one of the most hyped cars of the year and it’s very difficult to argue against it because it does everything right
THE WEEKEND WRAP: The race for Joburg’s future, Tutu’s debut at Berlinale and the Budget’s impact on your wallet
The Weekend Wrap highlights include how it often takes a crisis to spark real SOE reform and the urgent need for constructive communication in schools in the wake of the Roedean High School and King David Linksfield tension.
News24 | Bill Clinton says he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein crimes
Former US president Bill Clinton said on Friday that he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and had stopped associating with the sex offender before they were revealed.
Court orders businessman Calvin Mathibeli to apologise, retract claims against KZN police boss Mkhwanazi
Judge Sanele David Hlatshwayo found the statements defamatory and damaging, ordering their removal within 24 hours
CANDID REVIEW: Proteas Women fine-tune tactical blueprint ahead of T20 World Cup
The Proteas women are genuine contenders in international cricket and a side few opponents can afford to underestimate. Yet head coach Mandla Mashimbyi admits that ‘We haven’t been great on the field’.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Damaging waves in Western Cape; thunderstorms persist in 4 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms in five provinces, damaging waves in the Western Cape, and hot and humid conditions in the Eastern Cape.
News24 | Iran, tariffs drive gold to seventh monthly gain, platinum at four-week high
Gold prices rose on Friday as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies and U.S.-Iran tensions underpinned the metal’s safe-haven appeal and put it on track for a seventh straight monthly gain.
News24 | Firefighters contain Bo-Kaap blaze fanned by strong winds
Strong winds fanned a fire above Military Road in the Bo-Kaap, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Mark Bosch said on Friday afternoon.
News24 | EFF guns for O’Sullivan; Hill-Lewis enters DA leadership race: 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.
Musk vs Mexico: when the world’s richest man picks a fight with a president
Elon Musk accused Mexico’s president of taking orders from cartel bosses. South Africans watching this play out have seen the script before.
Used hybrid sales drive South Africa’s new energy vehicle growth
In 2025, South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market saw a significant 73% growth, driven primarily by used hybrid sales, which accounted for 85% of the NEVs sold and showed a 76% increase from 2024.
Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 21 February-27 February 2026
The First Thing newsletter’s Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.