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Eight killed in minibus taxi and truck crash on N4 in Mpumalanga
Eight people have died in a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the N4 toll road near Waterval Onder in Mpumalanga
Shakira’s World Cup outfit sent me straight back to South Africa
Shakira lit up the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in a custom Off-White look that was bold, bright, and packed with meaning.
Mamelodi Sundowns announce first new signing
Mamelodi Sundowns have finally signed Antonio van Wyk who had left these shores to ply his trade in Austria.
New BMW X5 promises biggest shake-up yet with five powertrain choices
Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell variants all on offer
16 JUNE 50 YEARS LATER: The arts shaped SA’s revolution by giving a voice to the people
The black consciousness movement and the art that erupted from its politics helped to channel the energies that brought on the 1976 uprisings, which then inspired a new wave of ongoing creativity.
Iran ‘most oppressed’ team at World Cup, head coach says
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the “most oppressed in the World Cup” after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.
Portugal eye fast start against DRC in bid for elusive World Cup glory
Portugal’s latest bid for World Cup glory begins in Houston on Wednesday when they take on the DRC in a Group K clash against a side appearing at their first global finals in 52 years
What is the summer solstice and why is it the longest day of the year?
This year the summer solstice takes place on 21 June, marking the start of the season on the astronomical calendar.
News24 | Beyond Sarafina!: 5 powerful South African films to add to your Youth Day watchlist
50 years after the 1976 Soweto Uprisings, local cinema is still finding new ways to tell the stories that shaped this country.
16 JUNE 50 YEARS LATER: Murphy Morobe’s remarkable journey from 16 June to today
The former 1976 student movement leader became a voice for change and education.
GCINA MTENGWANE | What ‘reset’ after 50 years of Soweto uprising ought to look like
Youth development must rise above annual speeches, photo opportunities, and half-measures, writes Dr Gcina Mtengwane
Credo V Daniels to headline Eastern Cape’s Music in the Snow festival
Credo V Daniels will headline the Music in the Snow festival in Hogsback in August
Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.
Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.
MALAIKA MAHLATSI | The class of 1976 understood that racial capitalism is the enemy
I often wonder what Tsietsi Mashinini and the 1976 generation would think about those of us today who believe that the enemy is poor black migrants, writes Malaika Mahlatsi
QUESTIONABLE FIGURES: SA dismisses WHO boss’s claim of 10 foreign nationals killed in xenophobic violence
While global condemnation grows over rising anti-immigration protests, an investigation into claims by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reveals a mixture of unrelated organised crime hits and disputed death tolls in Mossel Bay.
PHALA PHALA SCANDAL: Ramaphosa says he’ll ‘suffer irreparable harm’ if impeachment process continues before court review
As the EFF and ATM prepare to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent bid to halt Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment inquiry, the President insists he had ‘no option’ but to approach the courts, arguing that the Constitutional Court ruling has revived a report that could ultimately threaten his presidency.
YOUTH DAY | Turning desperation into determination: youth graduates start businesses against odds
For years, obtaining a qualification was considered a guarantee for employment. However this is no longer the case with youth unemployment sitting at 45.8%.
News24 | More central banks than ever say they will buy gold this year
A survey of 74 central banks showed almost half plan to buy gold in the coming year, while only one plans to sell.