WEATHER WARNING: Severe weather claims two lives as relief operations across SA kick into gear
Inclement weather across the country has resulted in two confirmed deaths so far, as clean-up operations and stock-counting get under way.
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News24 | Nigeria says ‘diplomatic spat’ with US on religious violence ‘resolved’
The Nigerian government on Monday said its recent diplomatic dustup with the United States, in which President Donald Trump threatened military intervention over the alleged killing of Christians, “has been largely resolved”.
News24 | Company linked to Dis-Chem founders acquires East Rand Value Mall
The Competition Commission has given the go-ahead to Ivlyn Consolidated Holdings to acquire the East Rand Value Mart.
CENTRE STAGE: Sonic boom: what to expect from the world of music in 2026
When it comes to music, local will be even more lekker and the west wilder than ever as musicians and contemporary artists throw it back to bring it forward in a year of genre-defying greatness.
From a Johannesburg township to South Africa’s first Grammy winner
Zenzile Miriam “Mama Africa” Makeba was a woman who not only put the country on the map for its music but also drew international attention to the brutalities of apartheid.
OUR CITY NEWS: How a Joburg-based designer is turning waste into fashion
Tucked inside the creative heartbeat of Victoria Yards is a studio buzzing with colour, character and quiet revolution. It belongs to Lise Kuhle, the owner of Eco Smart Group and a Joburg-based designer whose work has become synonymous with sustainability and the iconic seshweshwe fabric.
THE CONVERSATION: The hidden health risks of bottled water
Marketing has positioned bottled water as purer, healthier and more convenient, but the scientific evidence tells a different story.
News24 | Pope warns against power struggles in Vatican bureaucracy
Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned against power struggles in the Vatican administration and called for “humility” in a more moderate echo of his predecessor Pope Francis’s rhetoric.
SARS warning for these South Africans
New SARS guidelines mean that interest-free or informal trust loans will now be strictly policed, carrying significant tax consequences for South Africans using trusts.
Bank of England cuts interest rate: What it means for SA expats with UK mortgages
The Bank of England has slashed its base rate to 3.75% – the lowest in nearly two years. If you’re a South African living in the UK with a mortgage, here’s exactly what this means for your monthly payments, whether you’re on a tracker, fixed rate or variable deal.
ECONOMICALLY SPEAKING : Markets in 2026 will be forced to face the liquidity delusion
A superficial read of the state of the world economy will have many believe that things are going well, but the foundations, especially in the US, are shaky and the optimism could well turn into profound shocks and losses.
URBAN PLIGHT: Kaalfontein wetland under pressure as housing needs collide with environmental protection
Pollution levels in the Kaalspruit in Gauteng have soared, with waste directly affecting the Hennops River and surrounding ecosystems.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: The House of Trump – how to monetise conflicts of interest
The Donald Trump family has transformed the presidency into a lucrative business, amassing an estimated $3.4-billion since entering politics, with major profits from cryptocurrency and/or related ventures.
News24 | Top Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb, investigators point toward Ukraine
A senior Russian general was killed in southern Moscow after an explosive device placed under his car went off, investigators said in a statement.
South African homeowners’ R3,700 win
South African homeowners are paying a lot less on their monthly home loan repayments in December 2025 compared to 2024, with more interest rate relief expected in the coming years.
News24 | 62-year-old woman killed in South Coast flooding
A 62-year-old woman lost her life in the violent rains that hit the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast at the weekend.