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Mazda 3: tried and tested
The new Mazda 3 is a driver’s car that offers old-fashioned reassurance

News24 | Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
A federal jury ruled on Monday that Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a decisive victory to the ChatGPT startup and ending one of Silicon Valley’s most closely watched courtroom battles.

WEATHER: Isolated showers expected in several parts of SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 19 May 2026.

News24 | OPINION | The quiet exclusion of care in SA’s new immigration white paper
South Africa’s latest immigration white paper was approved just six weeks after public submissions closed. Collective Voices for Health Access combed through 18 of those submissions and found a clear pattern in concerns raised: exclusion, quietly institutionalised through documentation and digital systems increasing barriers in access to healthcare for migrants and South Africans alike.

News24 | US implements temporary travel restrictions to curb Ebola risk
The United States is suspending entry of some travellers for 30 days to reduce the risk of Ebola spread as international concerns rise over a new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the US CDC said on Monday, even as it told Americans the immediate risk was low.

Free State councillors apply for jobs in the municipalities they serve, fearing 2026 election loss
Free State Cogta MEC Sakie Mofokeng says councillors who applied for jobs in the municipalities they serve are resisting provincial interventions aimed at fixing dysfunctional local government, amid accusations that he is using Section 139 administrations to consolidate political control

News24 | R27m Covid relief fraud: Three arrested for ‘ghost employee’ scheme in Mpumalanga
Three people, including a Malawian-born South African resident and his wife, have appeared in court on charges related to an alleged R26.9 million Covid-19 relief fraud involving more than 700 “ghost employees”.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: PowerBall? The lotto king’s curious business ties
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Report of US-Iran sanctions deal hits oil, boosts rand
The dollar slipped against most major currencies on Monday as oil prices fell and 10-year US Treasury yields retreated from a 15-month high, after an Iranian news report indicated that the United States was set to waive sanctions on Iranian crude.

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.

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.