FIFA World Cup: How narrowly Pitso missed the global showpiece
Pitso Mosimane will have to wait a little longer before he can lead any national team to any FIFA World Cup tournament.
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South Africa must end megaphone foreign policies
As multilateralism ends, the post-Cold War rules and international organisations such as the United Nations fracture, the world will increasingly see hybrid wars – such as mini regional wars, trade and resource wars. In this new fast-changing world, where old received ideologies, past-based alliances and ways of seeing are now irrelevant, South Africa should focus […]
News24 | Iran slams US ‘blatant violation of the ceasefire’, vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran’s vow not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – so long as a US naval blockade remained in place – was held into Thursday despite a ceasefire extension.
Emmarentia road rage portrays SA’s growing culture of intolerance
This incident has brought to the fore the culture of violence and anger, which manifests itself in road rage incidents and a rise in domestic violence among South African families
Errol Musk drags the white genocide myth to Russia’s door
Errol Musk has dragged a racist myth to Russia’s door. Russia should close that door politely, firmly and publicly
Series Sweep: Laura Wolvaardt delivers masterclass performance to lead her side to series win against India
Laura Wolvaardt delivered a masterclass innings, smashing a career-best 115 off 53 balls to seal an emphatic 3-0 series win against India at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 22 April.
News24 | Court orders Zambia to return Lungu’s body to SA mortuary
The family of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu has been granted an order by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria instructing the Zambian government to return his body to a South African morgue.
South Korea, Vietnam set to sign dozens of business deals as Lee visits Hanoi, document shows
South Korean and Vietnamese companies are expected to sign dozens of business deals on Thursday as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits Hanoi, a preliminary list seen by Reuters showed.
A ‘One-Night Stand’ with Amogelang Maepa
A chance gallery stop becomes an intimate encounter with Amogelang Maepa’s sensual, emotionally charged exploration of fleeting desire and lasting residue
ICC confirms trial against former Philippine President Duterte Thursday, 23rd April 2026, 11:02
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.
Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring 17 people, emergency service says
Two local trains collided head-on north of the Danish capital Copenhagen on Thursday, injuring 17 people, five of whom were in a critical condition, emergency services said.
Tokyo Sexwale’s name enters ANC succession debate ahead of 2027 elective conference
The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby group in KwaZulu-Natal began campaigning for his consideration as party president
Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour
Pope Leo returns to Rome on Thursday after wrapping up an ambitious four-nation Africa tour in which he forcefully decried the direction of global leadership, denouncing despotism and war, and drew the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Beer-price reality: Your favourite local lager is becoming a luxury
With SA beer prices surging much faster than spirits, your weekend six-pack is becoming a luxury. Find out what is driving these costs.
News24 | Takeaways out, weight-loss drugs in: SA credit card users are shifting their budgets
South Africans are increasingly opening their wallets in pursuit of better health, with weight management emerging as a new spending trend that is reshaping household budgets.
News24 | Trump administration considers dramatic increase in US refugee cap for white Afrikaners
US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering more than doubling an annual refugee limit to bring more white South Africans into the US, according to three people familiar with the matter.