Is dining out becoming a luxury? Local trends and habits
Dining out in South Africa is shifting from routine to luxury as rising costs and new data reshape consumer habits.
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Police captain arrested for ‘stealing’ from SAPS’ coffers
Police have arrested a 53-year-old police captain attached to the Sunnyside police station on allegations of stealing millions from the SAPS presidential protection security service.
‘We’re sinking deeper’: Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president’s threat to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.
Warmest weather of the year expected with 24C this week
The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains
Strong second-half display propels Chiefs to crucial win over Orbit
Kaizer Chiefs’ strong second-half performance inspired them to a 3-1 win over Orbit College at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday, boosting their ambition to finish in the top three.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Hail, severe thunderstorms, rain in North West; warm, cool elsewhere
Severe thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, excessive lightning, and heavy downpours are expected in the south-western parts of the North West and north-western parts of the Free State, according to the South African Weather Service.
Four killed in separate taxi crashes in Mpumalanga
Four taxi passengers were killed in two separate accidents on Mpumalanga roads.
News24 | System scam: Captain arrested for allegedly defrauding police unit of millions
A 53-year-old captain attached to the police’s Protection and Security Services (PSS) unit has been arrested for allegedly defrauding it of millions of rand.
Hundreds take part in Easter coal-carrying race
The annual sack-carrying challenge in Gawthorpe began more than 60 years ago.
News24 | Gridlock grief: Over 2 400 vehicles recorded per hour on N1 to Gauteng
Traffic congestion was a significant issue on major roads across the country on Monday, with more than 2 400 vehicles per hour recorded on the N1 heading to Gauteng.
Taking R2 trillion from South Africans and giving it to the government
Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said increasing tax collections improved the lives of poor South Africans. We look at the numbers.
Couple in court after boy, 13, dies in crash
A man and a woman are remanded custody in connection with a crash involving a car, a bike and a scooter.
‘ANC will win back Umkhonto We Sizwe trademark’ – Mbalula
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula believes the party will be victorious in its court bid and win back the Umkhonto We Sizwe trademark.
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night
Natasha Blackmore, 36, met students outside of school and told them of relationships and drunken nights.
BSA dismayed by Mhlongo’s risk to fight even with a disability
The 44 year old veteran takes on 22-year-old German prospect, Benjamim “The Bomber” Imeri, in a non title light heavyweight ight in Albia.Boxing SA knows nothing about this fight probably because Mhlongo is not licensed with the regulator.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: Autonomous weapons, agentic AI and the future of prompt warfare
Pair the dizzying development of small, inexpensive, nimble and undetectable flying ordnance, such as in Ukraine, and the development of agentic AI, and terrifying scenarios quickly emerge.
Lawes to leave Brive and make Prem return in England
Courtney Lawes is to leave French side Brive at the end of the season, with Prem Rugby’s Leicester Tigers reportedly interested in bringing him back to England.
Major VAT changes for businesses in South Africa
South Africa’s planned increase in the VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million is forcing small businesses to rework their tax strategies or risk undermining their long-term growth and financial stability.
BREAKING | One of eight escapees rearrested while asleep at aunt’s residence
Eastern Cape police have confirmed that one of the eight detainees who escaped from police cells at the weekend was rearrested while sleeping at his aunt’s residence on Monday morning.
THE CONVERSATION: Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate?
Dark chocolate has gained a reputation as the “better” choice because it usually contains more cocoa and less sugar than milk chocolate. Is it really the healthier alternative?