Four of the 17 men caught in Russia-Ukraine war back in South Africa
This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to help with the repatriation process
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News24 | amaBhungane | Invalid R263m tanker tender rolls on as Joburg’s taps run dry
The City of Johannesburg’s tanker contracts are in jeopardy after the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg declared them “invalid”.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain, winds and hail expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 19 February 2026.
OUR CITY NEWS: Despite protests and promises, taps are still dry in Johannesburg
With large parts of Johannesburg still struggling without water, community groups call for immediate government intervention and a collaborative approach to ensure sustainable water security.
News24 | Israeli minister calls for Palestinian ‘emigration’ as Israel tightens West Bank control
A senior Israeli far-right minister vowed to encourage “emigration” from the Palestinian territories, despite mounting criticism of recent measures tightening Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank.
IN PICTURES: Carnival goers celebrate Rose Monday in Germany, 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 | Thursday’s weather: Heavy rain, wind, lightning in KZN, thunderstorms in 6 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, which may lead to damage and flooding.
The invisible way the government takes more money from South Africans every year
Over the past two decades, the government has quietly increased South Africa’s personal income tax burden through base broadening and reduced rebates, extracting significantly more revenue from a small pool of taxpayers.
News24 | Duduzile’s key role in MKP; 2 stars for SA’s top Chinese car brand: 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.
Perfectly imperfect South Africa: Mother’s letter 4 years after leaving SA
Lindi-Mae Humphreys’ words about the pain of leaving behind everything she knew and loved struck a chord with every South African.
Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona
Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona