Is this blue diamond shaped like Africa worth R715 million?
A rare gem discovered at South Africa’s Cullinan Mine has sparked pride among expats worldwide with its uncanny resemblance to the continent.
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John Steenhuisen mum on missing R500 million
While farmers across the country watch their livestock and their livelihoods wither away in a preventable disease outbreak, R500 million meant to protect South Africa’s agriculture industry has seemingly vanished.
SARS warning for South Africans who are leaving the country
Experts have warned that expats who fail to formally cease their tax residency risk being taxed on their worldwide income years later when accessing funds or triggering a SARS review.
News24 | Seven killed in Cape Town mass shooting, police investigating extortion links
Seven people have been killed in a mass shooting in Phillipi, Cape Town, with police investigating links to an extortion racket.
South Africa doubles down on destructive policies costing thousands of jobs
BAT’s Heidelberg plant closure highlights how South Africa’s government policies, high excise taxes, and failure to curb illicit trade are undermining legitimate industries.
Provincial roads office collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
The Free State has a notorious reputation for its roads, yet a provincial office tasked with improving its road network is in disarray, and parts of it have been burned down.
WEATHER: Flash flood threat looms as heavy rainfall batters five provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 17 January 2026.
News24 | Four ‘robbers’ killed in police shootout in KZN
Four suspected jewellery robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Durban on Friday afternoon.
News24 | Why Iran’s neighbours fear possible US strikes
From the Gulf states to Turkey and Pakistan, Iran’s neighbours know well the risks that US strikes targeting the Islamic Republic would entail, from regional conflagration to waves of migration.
News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.
News24 | Police investigate arson as fire devastates Augrabies Intermediate School in Northern Cape
A massive fire swept through Augrabies Intermediate School in the Northern Cape on Friday afternoon, leaving nine classrooms and the administration block in ruins.
News24 | Port Assab becomes flashpoint for Ethiopia–Eritrea relations
Addis Ababa’s renewed calls for sea access threaten an already fragile relationship with Eritrea, drawing anger from Asmara.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Heavy rains, thunderstorms persist in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KZN
Disruptive rain leading to widespread flooding is expected to continue in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | Uganda counting votes amid reports of violence
Uganda’s opposition said its leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest on Friday, after an election that also saw a member of parliament accuse security forces of killing 10 people at his home.
News24 | Steinhoff fraud; 11 dead in Limpopo floods; 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.
Best news for the South African rand in over 20 years
South Africa’s rand is on a weekly winning run not seen in more than two decades as elevated precious-metal prices and an improving economic backdrop drive gains.
News24 | UN highlights Russia long-range weapons as reason for deadliest year for Ukraine civilians
Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, as casualties soared amid flaring hostilities along the front line and Russia’s expanded use of long-range weapons, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said.