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News24 | Monday’s weather: Severe storms, heatwave warnings, warm conditions in parts of SA
The country faces severe thunderstorms and extreme heat, according to the South African Weather Service. Warnings have been issued for flooding, damaging winds, and heatwave conditions across multiple provinces.
News24 | Reactions to the second killing by US federal agents in Minneapolis
The killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Saturday triggered a wave of criticism, from family members and local leaders to Hollywood stars.
Inside the ANC decision that saved South Africa
Trevor Manuel recently recalled the conversation he had with Nelson Mandela in 1996 than ended up saving South Africa from financial ruin.
South Africa’s richest city collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
After cleaning up the city and working to improve service delivery before the G20 Leaders Summit in November, Mayor Dada Morero has been accused of dropping the ball
Cape Town leaves Joburg in the dust
South Africa’s property market in 2026 is set for steady, value-driven growth, with Cape Town pulling further ahead of Johannesburg and other metros.
SUCCESSION SAGA: Safa elections, and the big Jordaan question, to define local soccer in 2026
Everyone will be observing the elections closely. The biggest question is whether president Danny Jordaan will contest again.
JOURNEY OF THE SNOWBOK: SA skier Matt Smith on his Olympic goal and confronting critics
The South African qualified for the Winter Olympic Games in just two years. Now he has to defend himself and his country against critics who believe it is too insignificant to compete.
TITLE TALK: Former England striker Michael Owen backs France to win 2026 World Cup
For former England international Michael Owen, France has the best prospects of winning the 2026 soccer World Cup. He says his country will be competitive, but they are missing some ingredients for overall success.
THE EPSTEIN FILES SA: Neverending nightmare — abuse survivors shackled to a life ‘stuck in survival mode’
Psychological aftershocks hit victims like Juliette Bryant, who is still trying to put her life back together, 15 years after her abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein.
South Africa going from crisis to crown jewel
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said three factors are working in the country’s favour, lifting South Africa’s growth potential after years of erosion.
GOING BIG: Smashing SA20 continues to raise quality bar with electric action on and off the field
The tournament is firmly in the race for the title of second-best franchise in the world after another excellent season.
South African government refuses to support vote to expand UN investigation into Iran’s brutal crackdown
South Africa abstained from a UNHRC resolution to extend a fact-finding mission on Iran’s brutal crackdown of protestors.
EPSTEIN FILES: ‘He fed off the terror’: South African survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse tells her story
Star-struck by Bill Clinton and Hollywood figures visiting South Africa in the company of a silver-haired man eager to see her modelling portfolio, Juliette Bryant did not see the danger until it was too late.
Hidden force trying to destroy the ANC – Mbeki
Former President Thabo Mbeki said that apartheid-regime agents are still working today to destroy the ANC by bringing down state-owned entities and inciting unrest.