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News24 | What are News24 readers cooking? These were the top bookmarked recipes in February
In February News24 readers were craving nostalgic flavours, cheese pulls and bakes that made the last days of summer feel like an occasion.

Top economist warns people are not safe in South Africa
Economist Dawie Roodt said the government is failing to do its most important job – keeping citizens and their belongings safe.
News24 | Shock rand slump as oil rallies: Triple whammy for SA motorists
The Iran war has triggered a sharp fall in the rand, which late on Tuesday breached R16.76/$, from R15.83 a week ago, a slide of almost 6%.

Cape Town’s gang violence crisis continues to grip communities
Gang violence remains one of the most serious challenges facing Cape Town, with many communities living in fear.

‘Laundry’ finds resistance in the music
Zamo Mkhwanazi’s striking debut film blends family drama, apartheid oppression and blistering music into a defiant film that refuses to lower its volume

Say goodbye to card machines in South Africa as you know them
FNB has revamped its Speedpoint offering with integrated point-of-sale devices aimed at small businesses, enhancing settlement speed and digital services as competition in South Africa’s business banking market intensifies.

Expanding the circle of dignity in South Africa and reimagining the National Democratic Revolution
At its heart, the NDR seeks to build a South Africa in which race no longer determines life chances, where the economy serves the majority, and where the dignity of those who were historically oppressed is restored

Shoprite going in for the kill
Africa’s largest supermarket chain is holding onto lower prices in an attempt to win market share.

Cope leader Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota dies at age 77
Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday after a long illness, surrounded by his family, a spokesperson said

Discovery CEO Adrian Gore says South Africa has reached a critical point
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore argues that South Africa is turning a corner, with improved infrastructure performance, stronger state finances and a shifting national mood laying the groundwork for renewed confidence.

Understanding Altcoin season cycles and market rotation
Crypto markets have a rhythm of their own. They expand, contract, rotate, and surprise even the most experienced participants. Among these recurring phases, altcoin season stands out as one of the most dynamic. It is the moment when attention shifts away from Bitcoin and toward a wide range of alternative cryptocurrencies, often producing explosive price […]

Woolworths under the pump
Woolworths has achieved some recovery in its Australian and South African businesses, but this was not enough to prevent an over 30% decline in the retailer’s interim profit.
News24 | Two security officers shot multiple times during N2 cash-in-transit heist in Durban
Two security guards were shot multiple times during an alleged cash-in-transit heist on the N2 southbound in Durban, near the NPC Cement factory, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
News24 | Treasury wants a private partner to boost retail bond sales
South Africa is seeking private sector partners to ramp up its sale of government bonds to the retail market, potentially widening its investor base and lowering the cost of borrowing.

The government is taking more money from taxpayers
The government expects to increase South Africa’s tax-to-GDP ratio to its highest level in history, which means it will take more money from citizens than ever before.
News24 | Former Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota has died
Former Congress of the People leader and liberation struggle icon Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has died at the age of 77.
News24 | All Blacks name former Wallabies mentor Rennie as new head coach
New Zealand’s All Blacks on Wednesday named Dave Rennie as head coach, replacing Scott Robertson who was sacked midway through a four-year contract.