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.
From broken records to broken promises: Top South African sports facility has been abandoned for decades
For the residents of Krugersdorp, the silence at the Bob Van Reenen Stadium is louder than the cheers that once filled it.
News24 | ButtaNutt recalls peanut butter over aflatoxin levels
Only a year after a massive peanut butter product recall swept through South Africa, another product has been recalled.
Good news for South Africans taking money out of the country
While the Reserve Bank’s 2026 update lets South Africans send transfers above R1 million without SARS clearance, taxpayers now face tighter scrutiny and must ensure proper documentation to avoid delays or blocked funds.
Leaked voice note contradicts Roedean’s explanation of alleged King David boycott
There is a leaked voice note that appears to directly contradict Roedean School’s official explanation for cancelling a tennis fixture against King David Linksfield.
Key Johannesburg suburb without water for three weeks
Volunteers work shifts to provide 50 litres of water per person per day.
New mega-development breaks ground in Cape Town’s R21 billion smart city
Abland has broken ground on Canal Plaza, a 10,333 m² premium office development in Cape Town’s R21 billion Century City precinct.
Government pulls R3.8 billion lifeline for South African Post Office
The Business Rescue Practitioners say that the business rescue plan for the South African Post Office is looking bleak after it was confirmed that a R3.8 billion bailout will not be provided to save the declining SOE.
Organised criminal syndicates behind Johannesburg’s hijacked building crisis – Morero
Mayor Dada Morero has blamed organised criminal syndicates for driving the city’s escalating hijacked building crisis, arguing that powerful networks are making it nearly impossible to reclaim and redevelop inner-city properties.
Sale of major South African bank collapses
Bidvest’s attempt to sell its banking business to Access Bank for R2.8 billion has fallen apart, with the Nigerian-based company failing to fulfil certain conditions in the agreed-upon timeframe.