LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ‘Safer, cleaner, more affordable’: Hill-Lewis eyes second term with five-pledge plan for Cape Town
Aiming for a second term as Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis rolls out a blueprint for the upcoming November polls.
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‘Killing’ the Green SA ID faces hurdles despite 2026 deadline
Green ID books may soon stop printing, but millions still use them. Here’s why South Africa cannot retire them overnight.
News24 | Ex-Proteas star appointed Namibia’s director of cricket, vows to make them a ‘real force’
Former Proteas all-rounder Justin Kemp has been appointed as Namibia’s Director of Cricket, hoping to take the neighbouring nation to “greater heights”.
Elon Musk’s net worth: Let’s see what $1.1 trillion really looks like
Elon Musk is now worth $1.1 trillion. Discover what that means in rand, and what us as South Africans could do with it.
Kruger murder case: Third suspect arrested in Zimbabwe (video)
Third suspect arrested in the Kruger murders case as police track suspects across borders and prepare for court action.
News24 | The Weekender | A WhatsApp AI myth, goodbye green ID book… and hello Toyota Cressida
Why the green ID book is on the way out, and what you need to know about it; WhatsApp AI really CANNOT read all your group chats if you don’t activate a particular privacy setting; and is the iconic Toyota Cressida set to make a comeback?
News24 | Why storms that used to happen every 50 years are hitting more often
Climate scientists agree that intense downpours and heavy storms will likely happen more often and become more unpredictable in the future. But can every extreme weather event be pinned on climate change?
Wellnergy Festival is happening on Saturday in London: Here’s why you should go
If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday with the family, Wimbledon Park has you covered. And for our South African readers, there’s a little taste of home waiting for you there too.
Cold, windy conditions expected in South Africa
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 13 June 2026.
CHILD PREGNANCIES: DA calls on SAHRC to investigate ‘systemic breakdown’ in child rape cases
From shortages in rape kits to a lack of data sharing between hospitals and police, a fractured government system is failing South Africa’s pregnant children. The DA is petitioning the SAHRC to declare ongoing state neglect as unconstitutional and force urgent, unified intervention.
News24 | Why is a ‘very close’ Iran-US deal taking so long?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared Iran and the US are on the verge of agreeing on a deal to end the Middle East war, but a litany of sticking points has delayed finalising an accord and will complicate its implementation, analysts say.
Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 06 June-12 June 2026
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