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News24 | NATO allies debate military action to break Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that the military alliance’s members were discussing the “best way” to open the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large chunk of the world’s oil supply normally passes.
Billionaire brothers taking over South Africa with WeBuyCars
The billionaire brothers behind WeBuyCars have ambitious expansion plans for the used-car giant, including expanding its physical footprint across South Africa.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Foggy morning, warm with isolated thundershowers across SA
Morning fog is forecast for most of the country, but it will be warm with isolated thundershowers in the afternoon, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | Six-week-old baby killed, 17 people injured in Kempton Park collision
A six-week-old baby was killed, and 17 others were injured when two vehicles crashed into each other in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday.
News24 | Ingonyama Trust Board dissolved; Govt warns it can’t cushion fuel hike: Today’s top 7 stories
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News24 | Nigeria tightens security in Maiduguri after suicide attacks
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday’s suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks.
News24 | SA’s finance cop sounds alarm on JSE delistings
South Africa’s financial regulator warned about the decrease in local listings, saying this raises questions about the depth and vibrancy of public capital markets and about how they can support economic growth.
News24 | Gold hits worst level in a month, extends long losing streak
Gold declined for a sixth day, its longest losing streak since late 2024, as surging energy prices and a hotter-than-expected inflation report added to speculation that the Federal Reserve will hold off from cutting interest rates this year.
South Africa heading for the gutter
Persistent underperformance at South Africa’s biggest ports is placing severe pressure on the country’s fruit industry, with far-reaching consequences for its reputation as a reliable exporter.
Government can do nothing about looming record petrol price hike
South Africa’s National Treasury signaled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.
Cat Matlala’s cellblock friend spills the beans to Mkhwanazi
Mkhwanazi told the ad hoc committee that he maintained that Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala approached him as an informer and was used by key individuals in organised crime
News24 | ANC bigwigs say they won’t allow ‘illegitimate’ US diplomat Bozell’s ‘disrespect’
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party will not tolerate “disrespect” from controversial US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III.
REMARKABLE: Sundowns are just unstoppable at home!
Mamelodi Sundowns have a remarkable home record in the league since the arrival of Miguel Cardoso as head coach.
VW Tayron is a comfortable and stylish family SUV but the small engine lets it down
The Tayron replaces the Tiguan Allspace and sits as VW’s seven-seater vehicle. A 2-litre variant would’ve done it more justice