New rules for cannabis in South Africa
South Africans could soon face legal limits on how much cannabis they can grow, possess, or transport — and the government wants the public to weigh in.
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News24 | Tropical storm not a threat to SA, severe weather conditions forecast in multiple provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of hot conditions and thunderstorms in multiple provinces, and it is also monitoring a tropical storm off the east coast.
One government decision that cost 300,000 jobs in South Africa
South Africa’s mining sector has slumped over the past few decades, shedding around 300,000 jobs, with one government policy identified as the source of this decline.
News24 | Goldman expects wave of SA deals as economy picks up
Goldman Sachs Group expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave.
Minister of Water washes her hands of South Africa’s water crisis
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, said the department has done all it can for South Africa’s water system, shifting the blame to the Constitution, local government, and water mafias.
News24 | Delmas man accused of killing neighbour in clash over access to water
A 71-year-old man has been arrested for murder following a fatal altercation over water in Sundra, Delmas in Mpumalanga, on Sunday.
News24 | US senators visit Greenland to repair ‘shattered trust’ after Trump’s annexation threats
A delegation of United States senators visited Greenland on Monday to “rebuild the trust” shattered by US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex the Arctic island, the lawmakers declared.
Pick n Pay set to report another huge loss
Pick n Pay is expected to report another headline loss for its 2026 financial year, as its core supermarkets segment and clothing business were under severe pressure.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Red tender flags, yet PP clears Gauteng in Mashatile sons’ deal
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, hail in 5 provinces; hot elsewhere
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms leading to flooding and hail in parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
News24 | Pretorius’ fiancée faces suspension; O’Sullivan to appear at ad hoc: 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.
Time for Eskom to deliver on its promises
After ending load-shedding, Eskom now faces a critical test in 2026 to implement electricity market reforms amid resistance that could slow private investment and competition.