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Kaizer Chiefs’ first major January signing announced
Kaizer Chiefs had been quiet in this transfer window but they have now secured their first major and surprise signing!
News24 | EU vows ‘unflinching’ response to Trump’s Greenland gambit
European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland on Tuesday, vowing an “unflinching” response to Washington’s threats even as US President Donald Trump said he was ready to hold a meeting in Davos about his plans to take the autonomous Danish territory.
South Africans Abroad: Magidigidi unveiled, contract details revealed
Siviwe Magidigidi has been unveiled in Europe, and he has agreed to a long-term deal with Belgian side Beerschot.
Graduate unemployment in SA: The overqualified crisis
SA graduates are more qualified yet more unemployed than ever. We explore the ‘experience trap’ and the crisis of graduate unemployment.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Water, water everywhere, but not a drop for Gauteng
In Gauteng, despite full dams, a water crisis looms as inefficiencies plague the system, and amid calls for rationing arise, political interference complicates solutions… as usual.
CAPITAL FLIGHT: British American Tobacco prioritises London shareholders as SA industrial footprint withers
While British American Tobacco blames the illicit trade for its exit from local manufacturing, a look at its London ledger reveals a company prioritising multibillion-pound shareholder returns over its South African industrial footprint.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: ‘Day Zero’ looms large for drought-stricken Knysna
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Trump calls UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius ‘stupid’ and ‘weak”
US President Donald Trump lambasted Britain’s deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago – including an island with an important US-UK air base – as an act of “total weakness” and “great stupidity” that underlines why he wants to acquire Greenland.
News24 | Kganyago hints at drop in interest rate, saying inflation will meet new target this year
SA Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that inflation was on course to meet the bank’s new target of 3% in 2026 as prices remained stable.
Eskom tackling new crisis worse than load-shedding
Eskom has begun tackling load reduction, launching a nationwide programme to eliminate it by 2027, though infrastructure failures, illegal connections, and weak municipal investment remain major obstacles.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Thunder and rain in 8 provinces, peak summer in Western Cape
Severe thunderstorms are expected in parts of the North West, the Free State and the Northern Cape which may lead to localised damage, the South African Weather Service has warned, while destructive coastal winds are expected between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas. Thunder and rain is expected in eight provinces, but the Western Cape will experience fine, hot to very hot conditions.
TIME TO SHINE: SA20 playoff spots sealed as injuries pile up ahead of T20 World Cup
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be aiming for a third SA20 title this week despite no home matches in the playoffs for the tournament’s most successful side.
One decision that empowered criminals and crushed an important industry
British American Tobacco’s South African factory closure reflects an outcome of a harmful policy decision that many in the sector warned against.
News24 | Booysens court shooting; ABSA poaches more Standard Bank execs: 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.
South Africans Abroad: Lorch could be on the move
Lorch has netted five goals and registered four assists in 11 games for Wydad this season, but a surprise move could be on the cards.