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News24 | Ramaphosa to address the nation on immigration issues as tension rises
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the country on his Cabinet’s approach to managing migration, according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

Citizens don’t want these political fakes
Many across the Global South created grassroots movements that were morally-centred and people-led to fight colonialism and apartheid but we cannot seem to create similar movements when leaders take us backwards

News24 | Nine cops suspended over ‘Cat’ Matlala’s controversial R360m police tender
Nine police officers who served on the bid evaluation committee that assessed the tainted R360-million police tender tied to Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala have been suspended.

News24 | Kennedy Center ordered to remove Trump name after federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center in Washington ordered staff to remove US President Donald Trump’s name from the institution to comply with a federal court ruling, according to two people familiar with the directive.

South Africa and Kenya push to turn African integration into industrial growth
South Africa-Kenya Business Forum, which brought together government officials, financiers, industrialists and business organisations from both countries during President Ruto’s state visit, called for the removal of practical barriers that continue to frustrate businesses operating across the continent’s borders

News24 | Central bankers laud Mboweni’s legacy as his global vision matters more than ever
At the inaugural Tito Mboweni Memorial Lecture, global central bankers paid tribute to his public service, emphasising that his push for stronger global institutions matters now more than ever, writes Hanlie Nordejee.

The unexpected SA city where home prices just surged by 25%
First-time property prices in this municipality have increased by a massive 24.7%, but this lucrative boom masks a grim economic reality.

The degree and the broken promise of mobility
Degrees continue to accumulate faster than the demand for high-skilled labour.

News24 | Netanyahu support plunges in north Israel as Hezbollah rockets drive revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north, where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom.

Fans get ‘free’ World Cup tickets after FIFA website bungle
A FIFA ticket glitch saw lucky football fans secure World Cup 2026 seats for free, but now the governing body is demanding they pay up.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | The Conference of the Left: A bold declaration or political theatre?
The question is not whether a united left is needed – it’s whether this coalition is capable of delivering genuine working-class power.

Ramaphosa and the ANC’s sinking ship
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that Ramaphosa will not save the ANC and may instead be presiding over a sinking ship. Under his leadership, the party suffered its most significant electoral setback since 1994

Nasty C and Tellaman have terms and conditions
On fame, friendship and a long-overdue joint album, Nasty C and Tellaman are exactly where they want to be

More than a restaurant, Tortellino d’Oro is a story about belonging
From fresh handmade pasta and honest Italian cooking to generations of family history, Tortellino d’Oro’s new Oaklands home proves that the best meals are the ones shared

South Africans hit hard by the rising cost of living
As fuel prices increase, interest rates soar and food prices hit through the roof, citizens face tough times with many households battling to put food on the table

The Ascots promises a world-class Durban July experience — but is it Worth the Price of Entry?
Other marquees at the Durban July offer premium packages at significantly lower price points. What does The Ascots offer that they don’t?

Team probing the Hawks ‘was biased‘
Hawks Colonel Gavin Jacob told the Madlanga commission the internal investigation into the drug theft was aimed at creating a false narrative

Outside the white cube, art learns to breathe again
A group exhibition in North West challenged institutional norms, inviting artists and audiences to rethink experimentation, community and artistic freedom

In a world of Afrophobia, be Malema
With his presidential ambitions at stake, the EFF leader opts to preach equality, black solidarity, repatriation and a united Africa

Could these twenty-something YouTubers be the future of cinema?
A wave of YouTuber-turned box-office-record-breaking horror auteurs have Hollywood nervous and rethinking the filmmaking playbook