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Joburg council set to appoint Loyiso Masuku as deputy mayor if Morero survives motion of no confidence
The annual remuneration for a full-time councillor serving as executive deputy mayor is estimated at R1 280 117
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts
Lesetja Sesona said the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner sent the messages before his appearance in front of the Madlanga commission
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Sweltering 40°C heat, damaging storms to lash SA
The South African Weather Service has urged people to take precautions as severe weather conditions, including dangerous thunderstorms and a persistent heatwave, are expected across several provinces.
Soweto Derby: Kaizer Chiefs to face Orlando Pirates at Ellis Park
The Ellis Park Stadium will host Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates for the first time since the 2001 tragedy where 43 fans lost their lives.
John Steenhuisen under siege
Sakeliga, SAAI, and Free State Agriculture have sent a formal letter of demand to the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen.
News24 | Iran warns of ‘destructive consequences’ if EU lists Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group
Iran has warned of “destructive consequences” if the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is listed as a terrorist organisation by the EU, state media reported on Tuesday, after Italy’s foreign minister urged Brussels to go ahead with the designation.
FOMO FATIGUE: The AI trade is crowded, pushing legacy software back into favour
The US market is currently powered by a handful of tech giants and a widespread fear of missing out. This leaves investors questioning whether today’s massive AI spending will ever pay off or if the practical, established systems that already run global businesses are the safer choice.
News24 | Glam lawyer in the dock; AbaThembu king blindsides Dirco: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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.
BEE laws used to cover ANC corruption – Helen Zille
Helen Zille, the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, said BEE often legalises what other countries would consider pure corruption.
FREIGHT REVIVAL: Richards Bay Coal Terminal exports rise over 10% in 2025 in latest sign of Transnet reboot
Richards Bay Coal Terminal shipped 57.66 million tonnes in 2025, up more than 10%, as Transnet’s coal line stabilises. Faster French 23E locomotives and sharply reduced cable theft are lifting throughput, with 60 million-plus targeted in 2026. Coal’s climate baggage remains, but export earnings still matter for South Africa.
Funds to some schools have not been cut by two thirds, says Gauteng education MEC
Quintile 5 schools are fee-paying schools that get the lowest state funding per pupil
SARS is coming after rich South Africans
A new draft law will allow government bodies to conduct lifestyle audits and share data with SARS, significantly increasing scrutiny, penalties and criminal risk for wealthy South Africans with unexplained income or assets.
Mbalula says there’s ‘prima facie’ evidence of wrongdoing in Joburg conference
Ballot boxes found in Pretoria spark police and political drama
SIU to probe years of alleged financial graft in KZN municipality
After years of financial irregularities and allegations of corruption dating back to 2020, the Special Investigating Unit will investigate the alleged rot in the uMzinyathi District Municipality.
‘Hawks not up to task’: Civil society groups urge parliament to reform criminal justice system
Civil society organisations Accountability Now and the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum have submitted formal proposals to parliament’s ad hoc committee to assist in its investigation into alleged corruption within the criminal justice system.
Additional captaincy experience gives Markram more lieutenants
Stubbs, Miller, Maharaj are all leaders in the SA20 and will create a bigger sounding board for Markram at the T20 World Cup.