News24 | ‘He is more than qualified’ – Ramaphosa on Meyer as US ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa stands by his decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.
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News24 | Rat poison found in Cape Town’s dead caracals
Post-mortems by the UCT Urban Caracal Project have found internal bleeding caused by anticoagulant rodenticides in the majority of dead caracals.
Africa must address the strategic impact of drones on future wars to preserve peace
New and emerging technologies should serve peace, not conflict
Surviving the unthinkable: What the Titanic still teaches South Africans today
From lifeboats to loss and resilience, why the 1912 RMS Titanic sinking still speaks to South Africa’s strength today.
Ramaphosa sends a message to Elon Musk
President Cyril Ramaphosa said billionaire Elon Musk could use equity-equivalence programs to meet South Africa’s racial-equity rules and roll out his Starlink internet service locally.
Nedbank Cup final: Kick-off time confirmed
The 2026 Nedbank Cup final which will be between Durban City and TS Galaxy on 2 May finally has kick-off time!
Medical aid, petrol, and electricity prices eat away at tax relief in South Africa
Despite inflationary tax relief in the 2026 Budget, rising costs for medical aid, fuel, and electricity are eroding take-home pay, leaving many South African employees worse off in real terms.
THE CONVERSATION: Focusing on how and why you eat may be the key to healthy eating
Prioritising your relationship with food over strict diets may unlock the key to healthier eating habits, promoting wellbeing through intuitive and mindful practices.
Kaizer Chiefs news: April the month of away games for Amakhosi
RARE! Kaizer Chiefs have played just one home game in April, and in fact, they will play just one of their remaining eight matches at home.
Malema calls for calm as sentencing looms
Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
US-SA RELATIONS: US expected to accept Roelf Meyer as ambassador as his appointment widely praised
The appointment of seasoned negotiator Roelf Meyer to the long-vacant post of South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has been widely welcomed – with the notable exception of the Afrikaner right.
20 Questions: 20 Questions with Kyran Blaauw
Eastern Cape journalist Kyran Blaauw on books, bylines, and bad supermarket. 20 questions, answered with honesty and personality. He may come cross as reserved, but his answers say otherwise.
TAPPED OUT: Gauteng’s deepening water crisis sparks Human Rights Commission investigation — have your say
The commission has launched a formal inquiry into the crisis, warning that the situation may amount to systemic human rights violations. Alongside infrastructure collapse and governance gaps, it will also examine the rise of an exploitative ‘water tanker mafia’, as the commission calls on the public to help shape solutions before the end-of-April submission deadline.
Eskom produces far less electricity than 15 years ago but charges much more
Rising electricity prices and falling demand are trapping Eskom in a downward spiral as customers increasingly turn to solar and other alternatives.
News24 | ‘Illegal’ Israel High Court hearing takes aim at security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israel’s High Court was hearing four petitions backed by the country’s attorney general that sought to oust hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Pitso vs Sundowns R7.9 million saga heads to SCA
The Pitso Mosimane, MT Sports and Mamelodi Sundowns saga is far from over as the parties are all heading to the SCA.
Grammy-nominated R&B superstar Tamia set to headline South Africa’s biggest women’s month celebration tour
Internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-platinum selling R&B superstar Tamia is set to grace South African stages this August as she headlines The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience. The much-anticipated tour will take place across three major cities: Celebrated globally for her soulful voice and timeless catalogue, Tamia has...