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News24 | Tonight’s solar storm means South Africa’s aurora chasers may strike it lucky
The Southern Lights may be visible from South Africa this evening with the right equipment, as a solar storm is expected to hit Earth. This is by no means guaranteed, though.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Heavy rain in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, thundershowers in 8 provinces
Disruptive rain leading to flooding is expected to continue in parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, according to the South African Weather Service.
TROUBLED WATERS: Inside SA’s fishing industry: Colin Attwood on counting the uncountable and the science of tracking fish
A conversation about taking the pulse of the ocean’s biodiversity, marine protected areas and inspiring students to care for the oceans.
The small suburb selling the most expensive homes in South Africa
One small coastal suburb is selling the most expensive properties on average in South Africa, outshining other luxury markets such as Clifton, Dunkeld, and Bishopscourt.
News24 | JAC Motors’ new T6 bakkie: Sharp pricing meets practicality and modern comfort
For a similar price to a small entry-level hatchback, South African buyers will be able to get behind the wheel of JAC’s new 4×2 single-cab bakkie.
The Cape Town Lifestyle: Cold plunges, coastal runs, Sea Point
Live the Cape Town lifestyle: from cold plunges at Bakoven to running the Promenade and visiting Giovanni’s for one of their famous items.
Department of Tourism did not pay safety monitors
Several hundred South African youth had a dim festive season after the Department of Tourism failed to pay their stipends for working as Tourism Safety Monitors.
Trump administration pushes lower car prices, shifts focus away from EVs
US President Donald Trump administration’s top auto policy officials on Saturday touted federal efforts to lower car prices by eliminating vehicle emissions regulations as affordability remains a key concern among Americans.
News24 | Court orders Buffalo City to pay up; Crash kills 13 pupils: 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.
FROSTY UPGRADE: IMF raises SA’s 2026 GDP growth forecast as Team SA takes sales pitch to Davos
Progress has been made, but South Africa remains a laggard when it comes to economic growth. At Davos, Team SA has its work cut out for it.
Eskom coming after South Africans with solar panels on their roofs
Energy expert Chris Yelland has raised serious concerns with Eskom’s push to register solar systems, particularly for households in South Africa.
Kaze criticises Senegal’s walk-off during Afcon final
Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze criticised Senegal for leaving the pitch during the Afcon final against Morocco, condemning it as a poor precedent despite understanding disagreements with referees.
Human error identified as preliminary cause of crash that claimed lives of 13 pupils
Human error identified as preliminary cause of accident between truck and minibus transporting pupils which claimed 13 lives.
Unemployed teachers camp outside KwaZulu-Natal education department
Teachers from across KZN have been camping outside the provincial education department’s offices in Pietermaritzburg since last Monday.
South Africa’s vision for dialogue, reform, and shared growth at the World Economic Forum 2026
South Africa will take its message of dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and economic reform to the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026
Kidnapped man found in a Soweto hostel after week-long ordeal
Eight suspects were arrested and a 43-year-old man was rescued after being kidnapped by armed men in Joburg. The victim was taken while traveling with his wife, who alerted the police. Ransom demands were made, and withdrawals were tracked from the victim’s bank account. Police traced the suspects’ cellphones to various hostels, leading to their arrest and the victim’s rescue.