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Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
The Israeli military had been searching for Ran Gvili since the ceasefire with Hamas began in October.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Heatwave in 4 provinces, with severe storms in multiple regions
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms and extreme heat in parts of the country. It also warned of flooding, hail, and strong winds in affected areas.
The ‘future number one’ facing Sabalenka – who is teenager Jovic?
Novak Djokovic says Iva Jovic has “all the tools” to be world number one – but who is the 18-year-old who will face Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals?
GROUNDUP: UCT’s Jagger Library is still boarded up, five years after fire
The future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed.
THEATRE REVIEW: Ego, stardom and the brutal freedom of genius that refuses to explain itself
The smart, feisty and often wonderfully funny play pits the wits and endurance of a celebrated artist against the meagre, desperate striving of a journalist who is slightly out of his depth.
Important message for landlords in South Africa
In 2026, property investors need to prioritise existing, adaptable assets, strong municipal governance and rigorous tenant risk management to protect portfolio values and achieve long-term returns.
Proposed immigration clampdown laws in South Africa cause friction within the GNU
A member of the Government of National Unity is opening up a formal coalition dispute, claiming that the draft policy regulations on immigration are “racist” and “promote white supremacy.”
News24 | US military working with Nigeria as it turns to West Africa in hunt for Islamic State
The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants.
News24 | Temba woman held for killing neighbour’s 4-year-old while ‘testing’ gun
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing her neighbour’s four-year-old child in Temba, north of Pretoria.
Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off
The TV chef says she’s “bubbling with excitement” to be joining Paul Hollywood on the Channel 4 show.
ANC secures Ekurhuleni speaker position in surprise victory
The party’s Dora Mlambo received support from the ANC and minority parties, attaining 91 votes, with the DA’s candidate Lucky Dinake in second place at 69 votes, with the help of the FF Plus.
The main reason many black farmers are struggling in South Africa
The Executive Director of the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) explains why many competent black farmers struggle in South Africa.
Fuel tax warning for South Africa
The Constitutional Court has sent a clear warning to taxpayers that fuel levy, RAF levy and excise refunds for cross-border fuel exports are a privilege, not a right, and will be denied unless there is strict compliance.
News24 | Wandile Sihlobo | Less talk, more land reform
A year after calling for the release of 2.5 million hectares of state-held land, Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa must move beyond unproductive dialogue and urgently establish a dedicated agency to empower a new cohort of commercial black farmers.
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as the party’s latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally.