News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts, with damaging winds in Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has forecast thundershowers for most parts of the country, with damaging winds in parts of the Western Cape.
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Artscape celebrates 55 years by opening its doors wider than ever
The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
News24 | Sibanyoni case kicked out of court; Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired: 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.
Fake post of elephant and ranger fooled thousands: Why?
A viral fake post about an elephant protecting a ranger exposed how emotion, wildlife stories and social media profits collide.
News24 | Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices
Kenya’s public transport system was paralysed on Monday, as protesters barricaded roads in protest against fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East war.
News24 | Sold out! Newlands fans reeling as tickets fly for New Year’s Test against England
Tickets for the New Year’s Test between the Proteas and England at Newlands have already sold out on the same day that they were opened to the general public on Monday.
Rhino poaching: Will a kingpin’s death result in fewer such crimes?
Rhino poaching remains a crisis in South Africa. Will the recent death of alleged kingpin Big Joe signal any change?
South Africa to star at Berlin Film Festival thanks to major deal
In a great scoop for SA, South Africa has been selected as the Country in Focus for the 2027 European Film Market (EFM) at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This marks the first time in history that South Africa will enjoy this prestigious role at the famous festival in Germany. With over 2,288 press […]
Starlink: South Africa can make better choices
South Africa’s Starlink battle is intensifying as government pushes to relax BEE ownership rules. Critics warn Elon Musk’s satellite network poses serious sovereignty, privacy and national-security risks for Mzansi.
News24 | Lebanon president says he will do the ‘impossible’ to stop war with Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that he would do the “impossible” in order to stop the war with Israel, after a ceasefire and direct talks between the countries failed to end the fighting.
News24 | Anglo to sell Australian coal mines for R65bn
Anglo American agreed to sell its steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar as the mining company continues to reshape its business.
News24 | Councillor expelled from IFP over extortion allegations
The IFP has expelled one of the party’s King Cetshwayo District Municipality leaders, Sipho Mbatha, over longstanding allegations of extortion.
Brown Mogotsi’s bail application in staged assassination case set for 25 May
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi will apply for bail on 25 May in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice over an alleged staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus
News24 | US-Israel war with Iran cost companies $25 billion – and the bill is still climbing
The US-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion – and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis.
Why investors are looking at African Fintech again
African fintech is tied to the continent’s underlying financial realities, because solving those challenges is where many of the sector’s largest opportunities still sit.
News24 | Sibanyoni case kicked out of court, warrant issued for arrest of no-show prosecutor
The extortion case of taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni has been struck from the court roll, and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, who was a no-show.