Man shoots wife before turning gun on himself
The Limpopo police are investigating cases of murder and inquest after a man allegedly shot and killed his wife in broad daylight, before taking his own life on 8 February 2026.
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THE WEEKEND WRAP: Civil society’s sobering Sona scorecard, and how the ‘Codesa Compromise’ spat out Steenhuisen
Civil society criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sona promises, highlighting a lack of funding and reform crucial to uplifting South Africa’s vulnerable communities.
Cape Town takes another step to dump Eskom
Cape Town has issued a tender seeking proposals from electricity traders as it moves to establish a panel of suppliers to help power South Africa’s second-largest city.
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News24 | Female suspect arrested after e-hailing driver’s gruesome murder in Pretoria West
The police have arrested a female suspect after an e-hailing driver was killed, allegedly while inside his car, in Pretoria West on Wednesday.
WASHED UP: Floating fish — two beaches closed, mass deaths on KZN North Coast
KwaZulu-Natal coastal residents were horrified to find hundreds of dead fish floating near the mouth of the Umhlali River this week, with survivors gasping for air or stranded next to the water line.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail for most of SA; hot in KZN
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds, and hail in parts of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Gauteng, the Free State, and the North West.
South Africans Abroad: Lorch unveiled, jersey number revealed
Thembinkosi Lorch will start a new chapter of his career in Libya with a new jersey number he was handed in by Al-Ittihad.
News24 | Ramaphosa promises swift fixes; Eastern Cape horror crash kills 7: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
JOBURG NEWSLETTER: From Sjava to the Joburg Ballet: Your guide to Valentine’s in the city
Stay inspired despite the taps running dry. Explore Maria McCloy’s curated guide to the best South African music and art gigs happening this week.
WEATHER: Severe storms with rain, strong winds and lightning expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 14 February 2026.
News24 | AU to assess its peacemaking prowess at upcoming summit
The African Union’s (AU) unsuccessful peace and security initiatives will be under scrutiny at the upcoming summit. Leaders from across the bloc are calling for the body to take greater initiative in resolving conflicts.