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News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: After nearly 50 years of SA TV, can SABC, DStv live on?
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead and this is the South African story.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Thundershowers in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo; warm elsewhere
Thundershowers are forecast in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo while fine, warm to hot conditions are expected in most parts, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | Summer Walker apologises to fans after In The City concert cut short
US singer Summer Walker apologised to her South African fans after her In The City concert in Pretoria was cut short.
News24 | Two South African suspected armed robbers shot, killed in Zimbabwe by police
Zimbabwe police say they have shot and killed four suspected armed robbers, two of whom were South African.
News24 | Mbalula on AfriForum’s radar; Kenny Kunene is back: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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.
SA’s Gaza flotilla activists to be deported from Israel on Tuesday
The South African activists who were intercepted while transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza will be released from Israeli detention on Tuesday.
No injuries reported after Charlotte Maxeke hospital fire
A fire broke out at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital on Monday after a patient in the psychiatric ward allegedly set her bed alight, demanding to be discharged.
Fire breaks out at Charlotte Maxeke hospital as psychiatric patient sets her bed alight
A fire broke out at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital on Monday after a patient in the psychiatric ward allegedly set her bed alight, demanding to be discharged.
South Africa turns purple: The magic of Jacaranda season
Jacaranda season is once again upon us – here’s when and where to see the country’s most famous purple trees…
Teenage soccer player, 16, killed ‘by gang’ in Gqeberha
Police are searching for a group of youths accused of killing a 16-year-old boy in Fairview, Gqeberha, on Saturday night.
Gauteng launches crackdown on unsafe taxis and unlicensed drivers
Gauteng motorists have been warned to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and operating within the ambit of the law as the Gauteng transport inspectorate (GTI) intensifies its enforcement drive.
Major Cape Town mall opening to the public next month
Somerset Mall in Cape Town will open the first phase of its major redevelopment next month, adding 50 new stores and more…
News24 | Stormers will have Boks available immediately, but will they play?
The Stormers leave for a three-match European tour boosted by the immediate availability of their Springboks.
Security guards hardest hit by employers’ nonpayment of pension funds
The Pension Funds Adjudicator has seen a 13% increase in the number of new complaints in the past financial year, largely affecting security guards.The adjudicator, Muvhango Lukhaimane, said the spike was the result of the implementation of the two-pot pension system in September last year.In her 2024/25 annual report released on Monday, Lukhaimane noted a rise in noncompliance where...
Must try South African street food of 2025 [PICTURES]
Looking for an authentic taste from South Africa? From bunny chow to gatsbys, these five must try South African street foods are your ticket to the real flavours of SA.
Supreme court validates Misuzulu’s choice as the Zulu king
The Supreme Court of Appeal has validated the recognition of Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the Zulu king.
CONSUMER | BMW recalls 12,000 vehicles over faulty starter motor
BMW has recalled more than12,000 vehicles bought from 2016 for a potential faulty starter motor.
Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks win the Rugby Championship
For SA expats, rugby rankings and bonus points aren’t just numbers; they’re threads tying thousands of kilometers to a shared identity.