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Businesses block relocation of informal settlement residents into their area
The Gauteng High Court granted the order after finding that the proposed relocation had not yet complied with key planning, environmental and land-use laws, and warned that the move could negatively affect surrounding commercial operations.
EasyEquities went from zero to R2 billion a month
Charles Savage went from surfing around the world to founding EasyEquities, one of South Africa’s most influential investment platforms.
Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to power
While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei’s appointment as his father’s successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: 43°C expected in Northern Cape as heatwave intensifies in Western regions
The South African Weather Service has issued heatwave advisories for the western parts of the Namakwa District and west and south-western parts of the Western Cape, with the scorching conditions set to expand to the Little Karoo, Central Karoo and Garden Route districts from Tuesday.
TRANSNATIONAL TRADE: Chaos precinct: How traders from Ethiopia have remade downtown Jozi
A meticulously researched book reveals Jeppe as a dense and vibrant Ethiopian-led trading ecosystem – a migrant-built port city hidden inside the Johannesburg CBD’s supposed decline.
THE STORIED MOUNTAIN: Dear humans: Notes from a baboon who’s been watching you
A Peninsula baboon tells her side of the story. From fruit bowls and open bins, to dogs and capture plans, Jane explains why humans are the most puzzling animals on the mountain.
US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows
A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.
News24 | RTMC CEO suspension unlawful; Carrim says he was ‘played’ by Cat, Brown: 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.
Reserve Bank watching money flood out of South Africa
South Africa’s central bank said it’s monitoring the market and would take action in the event of major dysfunction, after the sharpest bond selloff since the Covid pandemic shook the country’s debt.
News24 | Mercedes considers sharing its South African factory with China’s GWM
Mercedes-Benz Group is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in South Africa with Great Wall Motor, a move that could boost the facility’s viability as US trade tariffs take effect, people familiar with the matter said.
Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.
Cape Town’s N2 wall will not reduce crime, says acting police minister
R120m barrier along highway from airport to city risks echoing spatial logic of the past, claims Bosa
HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East
It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days.
Iran war drives oil above $100, raising inflation risks for South Africa
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
Turning point for South Africa
Experts say the SIU investigation into corruption within the Department of Home Affairs marks a critical turning point for South Africa’s immigration system.
News24 | Sri Lanka name ex-Protea Gary Kirsten as coach after T20 World Cup letdown
Sri Lanka named former South African Test player Gary Kirsten as their new coach on Monday after Sanath Jayasuriya quit following the team’s early exit from the T20 World Cup.
FBI launches terrorism investigation after explosives lit outside NYC mayor’s home
The city’s police commissioner says a suspect used an improvised device that could have caused “serious injury or death”.
‘Mogotsi told me to tell Matlala I am close to Mchunu,’ Carrim tells the Madlanga commission
Suleiman Carrim, a businessman, testified before the commission that ANC fixer Brown Mogotsi knew in advance about SAPS tender payments