US judge declines to halt Trump’s Minnesota immigration agent surge
Judge Menendez noted the federal appeals court recently stayed a much narrower injunction curtailing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics in Minnesota
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News24 | Massive power outage hits large parts of Tshwane
The City of Tshwane was hit by a widespread power outage on Saturday after a major trip at the Njala infeed substation, one of its largest power hubs.
Major South African metro hit with widespread power outage
The City of Tshwane in Gauteng is currently experiencing a widespread electricity outage, said to be triggered by tripped transformers.
News24 | Couple wins R178.9 million PowerBall jackpot, second-largest in National Lottery history
In a moment that will forever change their lives, a young professional couple has claimed the staggering R178.9 million PowerBall jackpot from Draw 1687, which was held on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Snoop Dogg targets Premier League future for Swansea
American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg said he wanted to be hands-on in helping to drive Swansea City back to the Premier League after investing in the Championship club.
Sun City hotel reviving the glamour of its early years
The iconic Sun City Hotel is reinventing itself, while honouring its history as the Resort’s first hotel.
News24 | Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and assaulting his mother
A man who raped and assaulted his mother was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ngwelezane Regional Court.
Important South African industry going from zero to hero
South Africa’s coal exports are recovering strongly due to improved leadership and performance at Transnet, but will require major rail investment to fully recover to peak levels.
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, official says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DRC, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters.
SAFETY CHECKS: Fail-safe? Corolla Cross two-star test puts accountability in the spotlight
More than 22,000 South Africans bought Toyota’s Corolla Cross last year. A new Global NCAP rating shows the best-selling SUV can be legally compliant and still fall short of modern safety expectations.
Private ambulance service threatens legal action over KZN transport MEC’s comments
ALS Paramedics have taken exception to comments that it bulldozes its way into accident scenes and doesn’t help non-medical aid patients who are critically ill and are demanding KZN transport MEC Siboniso Duma recant.
Tribunal clears EC judge president Mbenenge of sexual harassment
Tribunal finds flirtatious messages were not sexual harassment and complainant was a dishonest, consenting adult.
President’s spokesperson denies that Ramaphosa protects his comrades
A heated Face The Nation debate questioned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s accountability for allies, amid Madlanga report fallout and police probe exclusions.
New housing development in a small town in the Western Cape
The Western Cape government is investing millions in planning and infrastructure to unlock 313 new housing opportunities in Elands Bay as part of its broader housing delivery strategy.
Iranian president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that US, Israeli and European leaders exploited Iran’s economic problems, incited unrest and provided people with the means to “tear the nation apart” in recent protests.
Thousands flee northwest Pakistan after mosques warn of possible military action
The Tirah Valley has long been a sensitive security zone and a stronghold for Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, an Islamist militant group that has carried out attacks on Pakistani security forces.
SARS blocking tax refunds for one group of South Africans
SARS is increasingly blocking tax refunds for South African expats, leaving refunds on hold until profiles are fully updated and verified.
John Steenhuisen is getting sued
Lobby groups are taking the Minister of Agriculture to court over his failure to provide legal justification for banning private Foot-and-Mouth disease vaccinations during South Africa’s worst outbreak in history.