THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026, 22:05
South Africa’s latest immigration white paper was approved just six weeks after public submissions closed. Collective Voices for Health Access combed through 18 of those submissions and found a clear pattern in concerns raised: exclusion, quietly institutionalised through documentation and digital systems increasing barriers in access to healthcare for migrants and South Africans alike.
The United States is suspending entry of some travellers for 30 days to reduce the risk of Ebola spread as international concerns rise over a new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the US CDC said on Monday, even as it told Americans the immediate risk was low.
Free State Cogta MEC Sakie Mofokeng says councillors who applied for jobs in the municipalities they serve are resisting provincial interventions aimed at fixing dysfunctional local government, amid accusations that he is using Section 139 administrations to consolidate political control
Three people, including a Malawian-born South African resident and his wife, have appeared in court on charges related to an alleged R26.9 million Covid-19 relief fraud involving more than 700 “ghost employees”.
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
The dollar slipped against most major currencies on Monday as oil prices fell and 10-year US Treasury yields retreated from a 15-month high, after an Iranian news report indicated that the United States was set to waive sanctions on Iranian crude.
The South African Weather Service has forecast thundershowers for most parts of the country, with damaging winds in parts of the Western Cape.
The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
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A viral fake post about an elephant protecting a ranger exposed how emotion, wildlife stories and social media profits collide.
Kenya’s public transport system was paralysed on Monday, as protesters barricaded roads in protest against fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East war.
Tickets for the New Year’s Test between the Proteas and England at Newlands have already sold out on the same day that they were opened to the general public on Monday.
Rhino poaching remains a crisis in South Africa. Will the recent death of alleged kingpin Big Joe signal any change?
In a great scoop for SA, South Africa has been selected as the Country in Focus for the 2027 European Film Market (EFM) at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This marks the first time in history that South Africa will enjoy this prestigious role at the famous festival in Germany. With over 2,288 press […]
South Africa’s Starlink battle is intensifying as government pushes to relax BEE ownership rules. Critics warn Elon Musk’s satellite network poses serious sovereignty, privacy and national-security risks for Mzansi.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that he would do the “impossible” in order to stop the war with Israel, after a ceasefire and direct talks between the countries failed to end the fighting.