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News24 | SARS cracks down on customs corruption: Searches, seizures target bribery scheme
The SA Revenue Service on Tuesday executed search-and-seizure operations as part of its investigation into a scheme involving some of its employees to manipulate physical inspections in exchange for cash bribes.
News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.

WEATHER: Heavy rain and strong winds expected in FIVE provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Commission continued – same name, different stories, one police crisis
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | SPAR starts cost reset with voluntary staff cuts
SPAR said on Tuesday it would implement a voluntary severance programme in certain parts of its business, without disclosing how many jobs could be affected.
News24 | Two dead, 13 hospitalised in ‘unprecedented’ meningitis outbreak linked to UK nightclub
The British health minister on Tuesday described a deadly outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub as “unprecedented” after two students died and 13 people were hospitalised.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in most parts as heatwave persists in Eastern Cape
Severe thunderstorms, which may lead to flooding, hail and strong winds, are forecast for parts of the Free State, North West, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | Discovery Life pays out R11.5bn, with cancer a key driver of claims
Payouts in 2025 comprised R6.9 billion in individual life insurance claims; R2.2 billion in group risk claims; and R2.4 billion in shared-value benefits in the form of client rewards.
News24 | Prepare for stagflation as war on Iran hits world economy
Almost three weeks into the Middle East war, economists are contemplating a gloomy combination of prices rising across the board and growth stalling.

Andre de Ruyter’s brutally honest feedback on exposing politically-sponsored criminal activity at Eskom
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter said “naive patriotism” led him to apply for the toughest job in South Africa as he wanted to make a difference.
News24 | GEPF grants 3.5% pension hike; Showmax shutdown sparks probe: 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.
News24 | Enter the ‘Bernstein zone’: This is how you get more jobs in SA
Ann Bernstein has a radical, but not totally unique proposal: Create an experimental economic zone where workers can be hired on different terms than the rest of South Africa. Here’s the idea.

South Africa getting a ‘new’ 151-year-old state-owned bank
Postbank has been registered as a licensed financial services provider, bringing the bank one step closer to becoming a fully-fledged commercial bank.

St Patrick’s Day: Are you wearing green today?
Discover the origins of St. Patrick’s Day, why green became its symbol, and how South Africans celebrate this Irish tradition.
News24 | Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, claims ‘no imminent threat’
A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States.

South Africa at the Oscars: Wins that shaped our history
Explore South Africa at the Oscars, from Charlize Theron’s triumph to Tsotsi’s historic win and other proud moments.