Iconic South African company went from legendary to liability
De Beers has gone from an iconic industry legend to costing Anglo American billions in impairments, with plans to sell the diamond giant still up in the air.
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News24 | Thursday’s weather: Cloudy and warm with thundershowers in the afternoon in most parts
Partly cloudy and warm conditions are expected in most parts of the country, followed by thundershowers in the afternoon, according to the South African Weather Service.
Meet Britain’s youngest driver making his F1 debut
18-year-old Arvid Lindblad is about to become Britain’s youngest ever Formula 1 driver when he makes his debut this season. BBC Sport’s Andrew Benson met with him ahead of the opening race in Australia.
Uefa rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni ban
Gianluca Prestianni will miss the second leg of Benfica’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid after Uefa reject the club’s appeal against his suspension.
Weight of bullets crucial evidence in pig farm murder case
Ballistics expert shows how ammunition could not have come from one of the rifles in question
Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president’s decision-making.
Budget 2026: Three major reasons for South African expats to return home
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget Speech just gave global South Africans a massive financial reason to come back to the sun.
‘Jekyll and Hyde’ killer guilty of shooting man on remote country path
David Campbell murdered former colleague Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks.
News24 | Tsakani Shiviti resigns as MP, paving the way for Zama Khanyase’s parliamentary debut
ANC Youth League secretary-general Tsakani Shiviti has resigned from Parliament, and her seat has been taken by her deputy in the party, Zama Khanyase.
News24 | How 2026 Budget will hit your pocket; Boks call on 11 uncapped players: Today’s top 7 stories
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Godongwana financially backs Ramaphosa’s tough talk on crime
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The allocation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State of the Nation address (Sona) that the defence force will be deployed alongside the police to combat illegal mining […]
Community marches to Protea North school after teacher ‘lashes teenager 92 times’
Members accuse the principal of protecting the teacher by trying to hide the incident
WATCH | Teacher lashes girl pupil 92 times for writing long essay
Members accuse the principal of protecting the teacher by trying to hide the incident
BUDGET 2026: Treasury pivots on SA’s turning point
Budget 2026 is the industrialisation fulcrum on which the Ramaphosa administration will lift the South African economy out of the pit despair.
Godongwana’s plan to cut thousands of government jobs
The National Treasury has begun implementing its Early Retirement Programme, with over 7,600 applications being approved since October 2025.
Man Utd post profit but debt rises to £1.3bn
The amount Manchester United owe increases to almost £1.3m in outstanding transfer fees, rolling credit facility and legacy debt.
Ekurhuleni’s moment: Why a University of Applied Science cannot wait
The establishment of the Ekurhuleni University of Applied Science and Innovation represents more than a regional project. It is an opportunity to address inequality, strengthen industrial renewal and invest in the next generation of technical talent
Chagos Islands deal bill paused for talks with US
A minister says the UK is discussing “concerns” with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.