Bafana Bafana update: Six new players called up
Hugo Broos has named his strong 37-man preliminary Bafana Bafana squad which includes six uncapped players.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION: Financial justice served: National Financial Ombud Scheme recovers R416m for consumers
The National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) marked its first anniversary this week, having dealt with 40,859 cases and having recovered R416-million for consumers over the past year.
News24 | 10 people killed, several injured in Free State crash between bus, heavy motor vehicle
Ten people have been killed and several injured in a crash between a bus and heavy motor vehicle on the N6 in the Free State.
Trump reads letter from Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks
President Trump said he received a letter from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks.
Seven takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress
As he reshapes the US government and upends old alliances, Trump says he’s just getting started.
Water minister assures Gauteng taps won’t run dry
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina asserted that full dams in Gauteng remain unaffected by the ongoing water crisis.
News24 | amaBhungane | Scam Empire Part 1: Inside the dark heart of a multinational investment scam
A data leak unmasked a global network of alleged professional scammers drawing would-be investors into dodgy trading platforms on industrial scale. South Africans feature in parts of the business, and the SA public is prominent among the victims.
Usindiso fire inquiry resumes with evidence from the city manager
After a lengthy break, the Usindiso fire inquiry, which investigated the Joburg CBD inferno that took the lives of 76 residents, resumes on Wednesday.
Cabinet finalises agreement on the 2025 budget
It’s not clear if the Cabinet approved 2025 budget includes the ANC’s proposed 0.75 to one percentage point VAT increase.
Eskom plans another power outage in this Gauteng area
Planned maintenance will result in a nine-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng on Friday. Here are the affected areas….
Condolences flood in for four runners who died in a car crash after a marathon
Tributes are pouring in for four runners who were tragically killed in a car crash after participating in a marathon in Durban.
REVVED FOR A REVIVAL: Former F1 great Mika Häkkinen wants Grand Prix to return to South Africa
Double Formula One world champion Mika Häkkinen would welcome the return of South Africa to the global calendar.
10 people killed in a bus crash, over 20 injured
At least 10 people have died after a bus travelling from Gauteng collided with a truck in the Free State on Wednesday morning.Police said more than 20 injured passengers were rushed to different hospitals.Spokesperson Capt Loraine Earle said: “The bus was carrying 35 passengers when an accident occurred on the N6 between Reddersburg and Smithfield.
News24 | Champions Trophy: Old tournament winners square up as road to Dubai becomes clear
The second Champions Trophy semi-final, between South Africa and New Zealand, pits the first two winners of the trophy against each other – and two teams that have also never won the World Cup.
News24 | Tony Leon | A new (dis)order: SA faces a world of pain in Trump’s global power play
SA needs the smartest navigators to bring us into calmer waters amid Donald Trump’s global disruptions, writes Tony Leon
News24 | Ramaphosa keeps record of decision on NHI under wraps as court action kicks off
The Board of Healthcare Funders, which represents medical aid schemes, kicked off legal action against the NHI in court on Tuesday.
News24 | Flying for Easter? Here’s what it’ll cost you and when to book for cheaper fares
Easter weekend flight prices have already soared — and they’re unlikely to get cheaper.
BHEKISISA | Global Fund to finance anti-HIV vaccine in SA
The Global Fund for HIV, TB and Malaria says it will fund the roll-out of the twice-yearly anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir, for poorer countries, including SA, with or without the help of the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief.
News24 | WATCH | Relative of Khayelitsha’s ‘most feared’ has questions about deadly shootout with police
The shootout that claimed the life of Yanga “Bara” Nyalara and six bodyguards in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, last month has led to the alleged extortion kingpin’s family wondering why no police were injured during the incident.
News24 | Meet Dolly Spartan, Slamela Anderson: SA has roller derby team, and they are going to World Cup
Did you know South Africa has a national roller derby team? They are gearing up to represent the country at the Roller Derby World Cup in Austria, marking their third appearance in the international competition.
News24 | Celebration and disappointment as renowned surgeon Peter Beale acquitted of murder
Renowned paediatric surgeon Professor Peter Beale’s acquittal on murder and fraud charges has been met with mixed reactions as healthcare professionals who previously expressed their concerns with the case celebrated the outcome, while the parents whose children lost their lives were left devastated.