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HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS: Raging veld fires in Nelson Mandela Bay force K9 Unit evacuation, cause multi-vehicle accident
The fires also caused the closure of a section of the N2 and damaged an electricity substation, leading to power outages.
LABOUR POWER: Can the workers of Mzansi find common cause, and what would it mean for SA’s politics?
While many in our middle classes have reason to look forward with some optimism to a period of stability in the national coalition, this year may be marked by major changes involving parties on the left and our trade unions. And these changes might show the future direction of our politics over the longer term.
FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY OP-ED: Madagascar’s Gen Z revolution banished authoritarian rule, but a new form of power abuse has emerged
Last year was marked by youth protests, the rise of Gen Z, all over the world. In a number of countries these movements succeeded in removing corrupt and authoritarian regimes. In this exclusive article Daniel Rakotoarison, a civil society activist from Madagascar, reflects on the Gen Z revolution in his country and what has happened in the months since the president fled and a new government...
ANALYSIS: NDPP appointment is a good outcome to a deeply flawed process
The appointment of the SIU head Andy Mothibi as the next NPA boss is a solid one — but we still need to question the process.
OUR CITY NEWS: Meet the koesister queen of Fietas, who blends Cape Malay tradition with fierce activism
Yola Minnaar uses the money she earns from selling her famed koesisters to uplift her community.
CRICKET: Jason Smith has quickly become one of the biggest-hitters in SA
Jason Smith’s call-up to the Proteas T20 World Cup squad has raised eyebrows, but his power-hitting ability could calm those doubts.
VENEZUELA ATTACK ANALYSIS: Trump’s shredding of international law sets a dangerous precedent
Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela will embolden Russia and China, experts believe.
Dramatic shakeup for KwaZulu-Natal’s government as kingmaker quits coalition
The National Freedom Party, the kingmaker in the province, has announced its immediate withdrawal from the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity.
News24 | Energy secretary: US will market Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely’ after regime change
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that Washington will control sales of Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” a day after President Donald Trump announced Venezuela’s in
Unemployment keeps me awake at night – Ramaphosa
President’s concern comes after Mantashe said youth are lazy to hunt for jobs
News24 | SEE | Kayak tour turns into rescue mission as injured penguin hops aboard
A routine Three Anchor Bay kayaking tour turned into a rescue operation when a tour guide became an injured penguin’s saviour.
News24 | Ukraine reports ‘concrete results’ from talks with Western allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s new chief of staff has reported “concrete results” have already been reached in ongoing talks over an end to the war and post-conflict security guarantees with Western allies.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: From SIU head to NPA boss, Andy Mothibi’s surprise leap raises eyebrows
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.
South African firms facing high power costs thrown a lifeline
South Africa has softened its anti-trust regulations to allow firms battling high power costs to jointly build energy infrastructure and collectively negotiate supply contracts.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Partly cloudy and warm across SA; thunderstorms persist in some parts
Partly cloudy and warm to hot conditions are expected in most parts of the country, but severe thunderstorms persist in Mpumalanga, Free State, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.