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Massive airport upgrade ahead as Acsa mobilises billions
Acsa’s R21.7 billion initiative, from a new cargo terminal at OR Tambo to upgraded runways, seeks to modernise South Africa’s airports.
Madlanga Commission delay: Minister explains why she took steps against top officials
The minister of justice and constitutional development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has suspended a senior official in her department and instituted disciplinary proceedings against another for their failure to do due diligence and ensure that the Madlanga Commission starts on time.
News24 | FYN announces new fire-focused restaurant Arum on historic Boschendal estate
Arum, a fire-focused restaurant by the acclaimed FYN Group, is set to open at the historic Werf Building of Boschendal Wine Estate.
News24 | Daughter of rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot on their strained relationship: ‘She isn’t my icon’
They had stood side by side in a shocking court case after Gisèle Pelicot was raped by more than 70 men, but not any more.
Cape Town travellers face major safety warning
Authorities are urging travellers using Cape Town International Airport to remain vigilant amid a surge in violent criminal attacks.
19 children injured as taxi driver loses control and crashes into a wall
Nineteen children, aged between four and 12, were injured when the minibus taxi they were travelling in crashed into a wall in Savannah Park near Chatsworth, south of Durban, on Tuesday.
News24 | Justice dept DG Doc Mashabane notified of suspension over delays in Madlanga inquiry
Department of Justice Director-General Doc Mashabane and Deputy Director-General for ICT Jabu Hlatswayo have been notified of the department’s intention to suspend them following delays to start of the Madlanga commission.
WATCH | Appointment of ambassador to the US at an advanced stage – Lamola
The department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) says the process of appointing an ambassador to the US was at an advanced stage.
WATCH | ‘It wasn’t for money’ — Cyan Boujee apologises for promoting Russian job scheme
‘This is a huge learning curve for me’
WATCH | SA needs to take steps to prevent loss of lives to climate change – professor
A Unisa researcher has warned the government to build roads with proper stormwater drains and also ban the construction of houses along rivers to lessen the impact of climate change on lives and infrastructure.
Police step in as latecomers try to break the school gate
Police had to be called to a Kwa-Zulu-Natal school after pupils who were late attempted to break open the gate for forced entry.
WATCH | Government must ban building of houses along rivers to lessen climate change impact – researcher
A Unisa researcher has warned the government to build roads with proper stormwater drains and also ban the construction of houses along rivers to lessen the impact of climate change on lives and infrastructure.
Gauteng braces for higher fire risks as temperatures climb
Gauteng residents should brace for changing weather, with hotter days and increased fire risks.
A Trump no-show at G20 summit is OK — Lamola
The possible boycott by Donald Trump of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in SA in November will affect the standing of the event, says minister of international relations and co-operation Ronald Lamola, but the US president can’t be forced to attend.
WATCH | A Trump no-show at G20 summit is OK — Lamola
The possible boycott by Donald Trump of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in SA in November will affect the standing of the event, says minister of international relations and co-operation Ronald Lamola, but the US president can’t be forced to attend.
News24 | E! Africa makes way for Bravo: New era of reality TV set to hit DStv screens
Bravo Africa launches on DStv on 7 October 2025, replacing E! Africa with an expanded slate of global reality hits.
‘Pregnant’ teacher caught with fake medical certificate after paid maternity leave
A Gauteng forensic investigation report revealed that a former teacher at Laudium Secondary School in Pretoria went on paid maternity leave after lying about being pregnant.
Teacher who faked pregnancy told to pay back R71k in maternity leave benefits
A Gauteng forensic investigation report revealed that a former teacher at Laudium Secondary School in Pretoria went on paid maternity leave after lying about being pregnant.