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News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in Limpopo, isolated showers elsewhere
Isolated showers are expected in at least seven provinces while severe thunderstorms with heavy rain are forecast in Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service.
Kenya’s democratic mirage: Expulsion of Kagoro as continental symbol
The deportation of Brian Bright Kagoro in February 2026 is not the story of one man’s expulsion; it is the unmasking of Kenya’s democratic mirage
South Africa’s rand caught in the US-Iran crossfire
The South African rand fell on Monday as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East rattled investors and added to global economic uncertainty.
News24 | UAE airports to resume ‘limited’ flights on Monday evening
The United Arab Emirates said it will resume “limited” flights at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports on Monday, cancelled after Iran began striking targets in the Gulf – including the cities’ airports.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
POWER SHIFT: Associate nations on the march as Zimbabwe spark World Cup shake-up
Zimbabwe’s advancement into the Super Eight phase of the T20 World Cup signified that the gap between cricket’s established powers and emerging sides is no longer that wide.
News24 | Mashazi’s link to lucrative Ekurhuleni fuel tender; Hawks arrest DG: 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.
BMW pilots humanoid robots at Leipzig production plant
The BMW Group has begun piloting humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant in Germany, marking the first deployment of so-called ‘physical AI’ in European production
Former ‘Gomora’ star Siphesihle Ndaba debuts first co-produced film at Joburg Film Festival
‘Killer Front Page’ actress ‘Cee Cee’ Ndaba expands her footprint into film production
Ilano unpacks ‘snatching wigs’ as ‘Big Brother Mzansi’s’ first openly trans contestant
Ilano, born Langelihle Gumede in Durban, made history as the first openly trans woman on ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ who consciously chose to keep her sexuality private from viewers and her fellow housemates.
Siviwe Gwarube and Karabo Khakhau officially enter DA federal contests
Democratic Alliance delegates are set to gather in Midrand, north of Johannesburg on 11 and 12 April to elect new leaders
Government spending R1.2 billion a day on ‘nothing’
South Africa will spend a record R432.4 billion on debt-servicing costs, but slower growth in interest costs and improved fiscal discipline have eased fears of a debt spiral and could gradually free up funds for other priorities.
FIFA World Cup: Five new rules introduced for the 2026 edition!
There will be no room for any player to waste time at the upcoming FIFA World Cup following the introduction of FIVE new rules.
WEATHER WATCH: Wet winter forecast for southeast SA, southwest looks worryingly dry
The SA Weather Service joins the growing chorus of forecasts that see rising chances for a return in the spring of the El Niño weather pattern – and potentially the droughts it typically heralds in this region.
Health director-general Sandile Buthelezi, two other officials arrested for fraud, theft
Buthelezi was previously implicated and later cleared in the Digital Vibes scandal
News24 | Four dead, three trapped, five missing in Joburg building collapse
Four people have been confirmed dead, while five others remain missing, and three are trapped beneath rubble following a building collapse in Johannesburg on Monday.
FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana receive huge financial boost
Bafana Bafana players may not have to worry about unpaid bonuses for the FIFA World Cup following Standard Bank’s partnership with SAFA.
News24 | Senior Pentagon staff contradict Trump on Iran first strike claim
Trump administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack US forces first, two people familiar with the matter said.
SARS teaches taxpayers a legal lesson
A recent court ruling showed that taxpayers remain fully responsible for their returns, as data-driven audits, poor record-keeping, and flawed legal strategy led to an attorney losing his case and facing substantial penalties.