The crime costing South Africa R100 billion a year
South Africa loses about R100 billion every year due to illicit trading, slowly killing the tobacco and alcohol industries.
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Forty-day moor fire caused by ‘cooking in forest’
The fire on Langdale Moor in North Yorkshire burned for around 40 days.
Macpherson suspends official implicated in R113m school tender fraud
Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has ordered the precautionary suspension of a senior director implicated in the R113m school tender fraud in Mpumalanga.
Soweto Derby: Six mentors who coached both Chiefs and Pirates
Saturday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be the first for coaches from both sides.
South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies
Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup
863 adjuncts join Unisa to reshape academia
Unisa’s new programme has appointed 863 adjunct academics, offering opportunities to qualified professionals facing stagnation in government roles, like Dr Demana Shangolirimini, who transitioned to academia after limited career growth despite his PhD.
Bridgerton’s first East Asian family is a beautiful thing, say cast
Stars of the hit Netflix show talk about the importance of representation as part two of season four lands.
News24 | Bomb scare outside Wynberg court ends with all-clear
A bomb scare caused some disruption outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following an anonymous call that a car with an explosive device was parked outside the building.
THE READINESS REPORT: Watch – What the budget means for your wallet
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi sits down with economist and director of Inani Strategies Xhanti Payi to unpack what the national budget really means for ordinary families. From food prices and interest rates to service delivery and the decision to hold back further VAT increases, the conversation cuts through the policy jargon to focus on our realities.
Double Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack
The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
STAFF PROTEST: 3.5% vs 7%: UCT support staff strike over wages and unfair treatment claims
The University of Cape Town ground to a brief standstill on Thursday morning after unions representing Pass staff demanded a wage increase of 7%, better treatment similar to that of the academic staff, and a better promotion framework.
Ladysmith looks forward to celebrating a boxing hero again
Featherweight vows to follow in the footsteps of the Malinga greats
Legend warns Pirates against lineup changes in title race
Former star striker ‘Bashin’ Mahlangu says Ouaddou must not ‘chop and change’
6 broker mechanics most traders never factor into performance
Most traders in South Africa spend their energy on entries, indicators, and psychology, but they often overlook the mechanics that sit underneath every trade.
UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%
Some 100,625 people claimed asylum in the year to December and about 40% of these arrived by small boats, figures show.
News24 | Riaan Manser | The word that’s changed my life
A weekly column from News24 Outdoors Editor Riaan Manser, a famed explorer who gives his take on the world out there.
R2 billion development breaks ground in South Africa’s richest square mile
Growthpoint has officially broken ground on a R2 billion residential and retail development, Olympus Sandton, in partnership with leading luxury residential developer Tricolt.
MUNICIPAL MAELSTROM: Fresh blow for Ekurhuleni mayor as finance boss resigns
The Ekurhuleni budget is in limbo following the sudden resignation of the municipality’s mayoral committee member for finance, Jongizizwe Dlabathi, who was expected to table it within weeks.
SPOTLIGHT | K-pop stars, screams and the King of Rock n Roll on big screens
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.
O’Sullivan calls Mkhwanazi’s press conference ‘dishonest’
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan has criticised Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s July 6 press conference as being dishonest and divisive, claiming it was intended to distract from issues within Crime Intelligence.
A ‘normal guy’ doing ‘brilliant’ things – Lammens on life at Man Utd
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens says he is “just a normal guy”, but his reputation is growing after an impressive debut season at Old Trafford.