The Finance Minister has misled South Africans for over a decade
The South African Finance Minister has promised to reduce South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio for over a decade. However, this has never happened.
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Ex-Steinhoff exec slapped with R359 million fine
Steinhoff’s former company secretary has been fined R358.75 million for his involvement in the company’s accounting irregularities.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Jetting off to London and then a fuel tender? Jeff Wicks investigates
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | No timeline, rising risks: US plays down ‘endless war’ fears as Iran conflict intensifies
The Pentagon played down concerns on Monday that the US attack on Iran risked plunging the United States into a new, open-ended conflict in the Middle East, even as officials declined to offer a timeline and cautioned they expected more US casualties.
Six dead after building collapse in Johannesburg’s Amethyst Business Park
Several other people were trapped or missing after a concrete slab collapsed at the two-storey building. Rescue operations were ongoing
Qatar halts LNG output as Iran conflict hits Gulf energy infrastructure
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
News24 | ANC condemns ‘PM27’ campaign, says it’s divisive and in violation of NEC resolutions
The ANC has condemned the “PM27” campaign, urging all involved to stop immediately, citing its divisive nature and violation of national executive committee (NEC) resolutions.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in Limpopo, isolated showers elsewhere
Isolated showers are expected in at least seven provinces while severe thunderstorms with heavy rain are forecast in Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service.
Kenya’s democratic mirage: Expulsion of Kagoro as continental symbol
The deportation of Brian Bright Kagoro in February 2026 is not the story of one man’s expulsion; it is the unmasking of Kenya’s democratic mirage
South Africa’s rand caught in the US-Iran crossfire
The South African rand fell on Monday as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East rattled investors and added to global economic uncertainty.
News24 | UAE airports to resume ‘limited’ flights on Monday evening
The United Arab Emirates said it will resume “limited” flights at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports on Monday, cancelled after Iran began striking targets in the Gulf – including the cities’ airports.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
News24 | Mashazi’s link to lucrative Ekurhuleni fuel tender; Hawks arrest DG: Today’s top 7 stories
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Siviwe Gwarube and Karabo Khakhau officially enter DA federal contests
Democratic Alliance delegates are set to gather in Midrand, north of Johannesburg on 11 and 12 April to elect new leaders
Government spending R1.2 billion a day on ‘nothing’
South Africa will spend a record R432.4 billion on debt-servicing costs, but slower growth in interest costs and improved fiscal discipline have eased fears of a debt spiral and could gradually free up funds for other priorities.
FIFA World Cup: Five new rules introduced for the 2026 edition!
There will be no room for any player to waste time at the upcoming FIFA World Cup following the introduction of FIVE new rules.
Health director-general Sandile Buthelezi, two other officials arrested for fraud, theft
Buthelezi was previously implicated and later cleared in the Digital Vibes scandal