India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive
Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.
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Tommy Robinson welcomed at US State Department
The prime minister says the far-right activist “not a representative of the UK”, after a senior US official hosted him.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and strong winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 27 February 2026.
ABBEY MAKOE | Bra Joe Latakgomo was a ‘gentle giant’ of Black journalism
Not only was Bra Joe a pathfinder who fought apartheid with his mighty pen, but he was a colossal figure in the media industry, says Makoe.
Five facts to know about the Soweto derby
The much-anticipated clash between the two giants is a high point on the football calendar for their fans
Threat to ‘shut down’ bank branches ‘unless Capitec pays for rituals’
Delay in funeral policy payout leads to drastic action
REFORM IMPERATIVE: Godongwana’s Budget holds hope for credit ratings upgrades, but it’s still a long haul
The ratings agencies may now cautiously follow – though not immediately – with upgrades to SA’s credit profile.
DIGITAL GOLD RUSH: How Covid-19 flipped SA’s gambling industry overnight
In March 2020, regular casino visitors across South Africa faced an abrupt change. Lockdown restrictions closed every casino in the country. These gamblers, suddenly confined to their homes, turned to their phones and downloaded betting apps like Betway and Hollywoodbets. Four years later, most of them haven’t returned to casinos. The data shows they’re not alone. This is the story of the...
Reckoning with South Africa’s white supremacist threat
Karin Mitchell’s The High Treason Club reconstructs South Africa’s Boeremag trial, revealing extremist plots, ideological fervour and the fragility of democracy
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Two sides of a coin? Examining O’Sullivan and Mogotsi
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Fixing SOEs but only one crisis at a time
The problem facing SOEs has always been that real reform requires real political will. And often it takes a proper crisis to get that political will. Hence Eskom and Transnet.
News24 | Hillary Clinton faces Epstein congressional inquiry
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans targeted one of his longtime political rivals.
Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head denies protecting EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi
Lindia Gxasheka said she had submitted a forensic report which recommended the suspension of the senior Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officer
Prominent South African mining company applies for liquidation
Ekapa Mine in Kimberley has applied for liquidation after being unable to meet its financial obligations following the mud rush that trapped five workers a week ago.
England consider spinner Ahmed for Colombo turner
England will consider leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for Friday’s T20 World Cup match against New Zealand with spinning conditions expected.
News24 | Friday’s weather: Warning of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail in 5 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, excessive lightning and hail in at least five provinces.
Prasa forensic probe into multibillion rand project finds governance weaknesses
Investigation by law firm Webber Wentzel finds no wrongdoing by black-owned YNF Engineering