Cape Town’s road of hell
The N2 highway between the Cape Town International Airport and the city centre is so dangerous that it has been dubbed the “hell run”.
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News24 | Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner to keep Paramount at bay
Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets but without increasing the $82.7 billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount’s rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant.
Bad news for South Africans who rent
South Africa’s 2026 property market is expected to see residential rents rise amid severe supply shortages and high construction costs, while commercial rentals will continue to lag.
News24 | Beaches closed after shark bites surfer in Australia’s fourth attack in two days
A shark bit a surfer in an Australian state’s fourth attack recorded over the past 48 hours, authorities said.
CLASS OF 2025 OP-ED: A matric bachelor’s pass isn’t a ticket to university – here are the real requirements, and other options
In reality, a matric bachelor’s pass reflects a minimum threshold, since universities apply a far more competitive measure. Understanding this gap is essential for pupils, parents and teachers.
New era for South Africa’s biggest stock exchange
The FSCA has approved the JSE’s simplified Listings Requirements, which is set to help attract and retain listings and marks a new era for Africa’s biggest stock exchange.
The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago
Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river
Mané Moment: Key takeaways from the 2025 Afcon final as Senegalese superstar Sadio Mané cements his legacy
Sadio Mané’s leadership shone through at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, including in the final in which Senegal beat host nation Morocco 1-0.
South Africa loses two public holidays in 2026
South Africans will miss out on two days off work in 2026.
UNDER SIEGE: Cape Town’s townships beset by violence, murder and fear as extortionists tighten chokehold
Extortionists in Cape Town’s townships have turned everyday survival into a dangerous act of defiance. Residents say people have been threatened and assaulted for refusing to pay ‘protection fees’, leaving families trapped between poverty and fear.
Going viral: Ozempic and Mounjaro online
Social media turned Ozempic and Mounjaro into household names, driving many users to seek treatment based on digital trends and influencers.
News24 | At least 2 dead in shooting outside Booysens Magistrate’s Court
A shooting outside Booysens Magistrate’s Court has left at least two people dead.
Forgotten handbrake on South Africa’s economy
South African corporates hold trillions in cash due to low confidence and deeply entrenched financial conservatism, with one economist arguing that a mindset shift to proactive investment is crucial to unlock growth.