News24 | Thieves target another military base, damaging pricey radar and communications tech
The target this time was generators and expensive cabling that keep radar communications online.
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News24 | Orange Level 8 rain warning issued for Cape Town
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has escalated its weather warning for Cape Town to Orange Level 8 due to disruptive rainfall expected from Sunday evening into Monday.
News24 | Businessperson takes NEF to task for ‘illegal’ clauses in loan agreements worth billions
The National Empowerment Fund faces a court battle that could render billions of rands in loan agreements unlawful – but officials allegedly kept auditors, government and the public in the dark.
News24 | ‘Tolashe is speaking nonsense,’ says lawyer, over her claims about worker she ‘treated like a slave’
Minister Tolashe is facing a raft of allegations, of appointing Peter Netshipale for five years as director-general, including irregular appointmentsof at least two people who did not qualify.
News24 | ANC official implicated in City Power extortion storm
A senior Greater Johannesburg ANC regional official has been implicated in a case of extortion and intimidation linked to alleged political interference at City Power – with the docket now in the hands of the director of public prosecutions.
News24 | New DA leader eyes Gauteng’s three metros for local elections
New DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis focused on Gauteng metros, the GNU and South Africa’s troubled future.
News24 | Municipal manager races to court twice in one day to fight her suspension
Matlosana’s municipal manager fought her council suspension in court twice while the Auditor-General closes in.
News24 | To our beautiful readers, we say a brave goodbye
We say farewell to our readers who have been part of this news brand’s family since the beginning.
News24 | EXPLAINER | Don’t let past decisions trap your future wealth
Most financial mistakes are not caused by a lack of information. They are caused by perfectly human behaviour, says Luke Davis-Ferguson.
News24 | How Nigeria flipped from discount to darling
Nigerian assets are rallying across stocks, bonds and the currency as investor confidence builds in President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda.
News24 | EXPLAINER | What is pet insurance?
Pet insurance is designed to help you cover the cost of vet bills when your pet is sick or injured. Insurers offer different levels of cover at different prices – from accidents only to comprehensive cover that includes behavioural therapy and dental services.
South Africa’s parallel State: The cost of letting crime govern
Because in the end, the true cost of crime and corruption is not only measured in billions of rand lost. It is measured in a country that could have been built. And wasn’t
News24 | CIA report claims Iran can outlast US port blockade for 4 more months
Efforts to end the war between the US and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months.
Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S: Bang for your buck
With Chinese brands flooding the crossover market, the sporty twist to the Corolla Cross adds great value to the product
News24 | WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in ‘limited’ outbreak
The World Health Organisation said on Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship, but it expected the outbreak to be limited if precautions were taken.
WEATHER: Snow, winds, heavy rain expected in SA until NEXT WEEK
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 9 May 2026.
News24 | US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance
A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington’s top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran’s response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe cold fronts bring flooding, snow to Western Cape; cold elsewhere
A series of intense cold fronts are expected to batter the Western Cape, bringing very cold, wet and windy conditions with snow on high-lying areas.