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WEATHER: Heavy rain with strong winds and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
News24 | Benin: ECOWAS troops deployed after failed coup attempt
Benin’s government says it foiled a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who sought to “destabilise the state”. ECOWAS has now deployed soldiers as President Patrice Talon says the situation is “totally under control”.
News24 | UN rights chief slams how ‘politicians boast of cutting aid’ amid critical shortage
The United Nations hit out at global “apathy” over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts.
News24 | Two Limpopo cops killed in ‘murder-suicide’
Two police officers were killed in an apparent murder-suicide at the Ritavi police station in Limpopo early on Monday morning.
News24 | George imposes stricter water restrictions as dam levels drop below 50%
George has become the latest Garden Route town to tighten water restrictions ahead of the holiday season after the municipality’s main dam’s levels dropped to 47%.
News24 | Talks on DStv channels said to stall over price
Talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Canal+ SA about renewing a content agreement for South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group have stalled over price, according to people familiar with the matter.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: ‘Vlam’ extinguished – why was crimefighter Marius van der Merwe killed?
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.
News24 | Defence firms bet on African demand for drones
Quadcopters, electromagnetic rifles and an AI-powered navigation system were among the wares displayed at one of Africa and the Middle East’s biggest arms expos, as defence companies jostle to break into regional markets increasingly defined by drone warfare.

South African retail giant set to exit the UK
South African supermarket retailer SPAR is negotiating the sale of its UK business as it narrows its focus to core markets and rolls out new growth formats.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Hot conditions across the country, with thundershowers in some parts
Hot conditions are expected in most parts of the country, followed by scattered thundershowers in some areas, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | Wandile Sihlobo | Heavy rains and SA crops: don’t panic (yet)
What we can do at the moment is monitor the weather conditions; there’s nothing to worry about yet, writes Wandile Sihlobo.

Major decline in South African miltary operations
Only the reserve forces have seen an increase in deployment over the past ten years.
News24 | Teacher killed at smash-and-grab hotspot; ANC NGC Day 1: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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.

Your Christmas nail colour pick? Meet this season’s secret weapon
Unsure which nail colour to pick this Christmas? This season’s standout might be simpler than you think …