Warm settled weather set to continue into the weekend
The spring-like weather is set to continue for the rest of the week but is unlikely to hit the highs of Wednesday’s warmest day of the year so far, as Simon King explains.
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Cape Town cracks down on unpaid bills
Residents behind on municipal payments face stricter enforcement as the City moves to recover growing debt.
News24 | Rand crashes through R17/$ as oil shock hits SA’s outlook
The rand breached R17/$ on Thursday morning amid a renewed surge in oil prices after attacks on key energy facilities in the Gulf.
Momentum pumping money into Africa
Momentum recorded strong earnings growth and a significant operating profit increase for the first half of its 2026 financial year, including a turnaround in its Africa business.
Beeps, shouts and abuse – police join female runners to tackle harassment
More than half of female runners in the UK have experienced harassment or abuse, research shows.
‘I thought I’d be bleeped by BBC’ – but Hunt’s words resonate
British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
One area in South Africa has not had electricity for 13 years
One ward in Limpopo has not had electricity for over a decade, with the government planning to establish a task team to address the issue.
News24 | Showmax to shutter 30 April 2026
Showmax will sunset on 30 April 2026, with 31 March as the final day for subscribers to renew their subscriptions or redeem vouchers for the streaming service.
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
U-turn after job applicant told ‘car is too old’
Alanah Thompson French, 18, was originally told by haart her application could not be progressed.
Amazon’s Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she’s got more to say
There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.
News24 | Oil price rockets as Iran ramps up strikes
Oil surged more than five percent Thursday and stocks sank as Iran carried out a series of attacks on Gulf energy facilities and warned of more following a strike on one of its key gas fields, while warnings of higher US inflation also soured the mood.
South Africa’s richest woman leaves London for South Africa
Magda Wierzycka has returned to South Africa from the UK due to unfavourable tax changes and economic conditions, while expressing optimism about South Africa’s prospects and a desire to play a more active role in growing her company
WHAT’S COOKING: Prawns and Portuguese rice (plus: biltong soup)
With Tony Jackman taking a little time out after surgery, we are gathering recipes from readers who have shared their favourite comfort dishes. Here are two recipes from the table of the TGIFood community.
SA enterprises shine at Buy Local Expo
Mofomme makes baby food while Xaba makes perfume
Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.
Kadodia backs Pitso to remain at Durban for now
Durban City chairman Farook Kadodia has insisted that the club is in no hurry to get a permanent coach, suggesting that interim mentor Pitso Dladla could finish the current season at the helm.
Ramaphosa denies role in disbandment of Political Killings Task Team
President Cyril Ramaphosa denied involvement in the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, asserting that the decision was made by police minister Senzo Mchunu and confirmed by national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola.
Mkhwanazi withdraws Cele payment claim but stands firm on political interference
Commissioner retracts claim but maintains his concerns about corruption