BYD wants to avoid price war in South Africa
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is deliberately avoiding a price war in South Africa as competition ramps up in the continent’s second biggest auto market.
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News24 | Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration’s pope criticism continues
US President Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated image of Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, two days after he deleted a post that prompted criticism that the Republican president had compared himself to Jesus.
News24 | PHOTOS | For 400 fans, only: Limited edition VW Polo GTI 20 honours SA’s hot hatch history
To celebrate 20 years of the VW Polo GTI in South Africa, a new limited-edition model has been launched, with only 400 units available for local enthusiasts.
IN PICTURES: Memorial for Minab schoolgirls killed on 28 February, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
News24 | Nuba Mountains: A fragile refuge on Sudan’s frontline
Squeezed between Sudan and South Sudan, the self-governed Nuba Mountains are grappling with complex war dynamics while hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees, they are scarcely able to support.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: What will it take for Roelf Meyer to bend Donald Trump’s ear?
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Bad, ugly, and WTF? IMF outlines three global economic scenarios from Iran war
The report underscores the stark fact that the current trajectory of the global economy hinges on the conflict unleashed on 28 February by the US and Israel. Few wars have ever had such an earth-shaking impact on markets worldwide in such a short span of time.
Graskop Gorge Lift wins silver tourism award at WTM Africa – Video
Graskop Gorge Lift earns silver at WTM Africa 2026 for responsible tourism and conservation in Mpumalanga. Watch video of descent.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, with hail and strong winds in 3 provinces
Thundershowers are expected in most parts of the country, with lightning, hail and strong winds in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claims
eThekwini says it is cooperating with investigations into EPWP corruption, including claims of “jobs for sex” and ghost workers
News24 | State wants jail time for Malema; eThekwini’s EPWP suspended: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
The South African municipality where residents have had no electricity for 10 years
Long-term electricity outages in Emfuleni are emblematic of severe municipal failure driven by debt, mismanagement, and weak administrative capacity that is increasingly being seen across South Africa.
LONG FIGHT: Sactwu-Sekunjalo clash escalates as court ruling and R628m lawsuit collide
A long-running financial dispute between Sekunjalo Investment Holdings and the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union, along with its investment arm Sactwu Investment Group, has intensified, with both sides advancing sharply conflicting legal claims rooted in the 2013 acquisition of Independent Media.
‘We have the skills but not the system’: Water Institute of Southern Africa on SA’s wastewater crisis
Nearly half of South Africa’s wastewater treatment plants are in a critical state, with untreated sewage polluting rivers and dams
Pilgrim’s Rest tourism crisis: It’s not the Zamas, it’s the government!
Pilgrim’s Rest tourism decline deepens as government delays and closures drive visitors away and local businesses struggle to survive.
‘Tower of Babel’ – how four conflicting ‘languages’ keep SA’s wildlife conservation debate deadlocked
The controversy over hunting export quotas in South Africa illustrates varied conservation world-views, emphasising the importance of dialogue and understanding amid ethical disagreements.
South Africa’s investment drive is rebuilding the economy
In an era when cynicism too often dominates public discourse and doubt easily overshadows progress, the facts speak volumes. South Africa is attracting capital, rebuilding confidence and laying the foundations for a new era of industrialisation, energy security and inclusive growth