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News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: No more state deals for ‘Stuttgart’ company tied to Mashatile’s son
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Board of inquiry launched into Iranian navy’s role in ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drill
The Department of Defence has announced a board of inquiry to investigate the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s navy in the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise, contrary to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive.
News24 | Paarl Hospital: Significant damage caused, services disrupted, suspect in custody
A fire caused significant damage to parts of Paarl Provincial Hospital’s outpatient department on Tuesday morning, forcing the emergency evacuation of the entire facility and disrupting critical health services as recovery efforts continue.
Rise and Fall: The sad story of Sekhukhune United this season
There is a huge decline in the Sekhukhune United team that started the season so well but have not been able to remain consistent.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe storms to hit 5 provinces; extreme heat in some regions
Gauteng, the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga, and western KwaZulu-Natal face possible afternoon thunderstorms, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned.
Two provinces have more taxpayers than the rest of South Africa put together
Gauteng and the Western Cape have more registered taxpayers than the seven other provinces in South Africa put together.
News24 | Rand gains 25% in less than a year; Mogotsi wants own security: 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.
AFCON 2025: CAF reports new digital records with 6 billion views!
The 2025 AFCON drew huge numbers from across all social media platforms with TikTok emerging as the heartbeat of its digital ecosystem.
Residents of South Africa’s economic hub wade through weeks of uncollected rubbish
Overflowing municipal waste bins line the streets of Randburg, as frustrated workers continue to strike for permanent employment with no news from Pikitup executives.
What would expats bring back to South Africa if they could?
Many wonder what expats would bring back to South Africa if they could. From transport to power, we look at the perks global Saffas miss most.
The iconic South African coin that doubled in value in two years
The price of South African Krugerrands has surged to record levels as soaring gold prices, driven by global uncertainty and strong central bank demand, have more than doubled their value in two years.
News24 | Mozambique floods trigger Sasol gas supply warning
Sasol has warned of potential disruptions to the supply of natural gas from Mozambique after severe weather and flooding affected operations.
South African film industry takes to the streets
South African actors protested outside parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday along with other members of the local film and television industry who say funding losses are threatening movie-making in the country.
News24 | Trump warns Iran ‘time running out’ to negotiate nuclear deal or face military strikes
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran that time was running out for the Islamic Republic to prevent American military intervention as Tehran rejected holding negotiations against a backdrop of threats.
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala
Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala’s criminal history although they were close, adding that he did not do background checks on friends
From coal to crops: Grootvlei’s climate-smart horticulture centre takes root
A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food security and skills