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News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in 4 provinces; damaging waves in Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging waves in parts of the Western Cape, while severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours persist in other parts of the country.
News24 | SEE | Bontle Modiselle channels the King of Pop at star-studded Michael premiere in Berlin
South African stars took centre stage at the world premiere of Michael in Berlin, Germany, proudly flying the SA flag high on the global stage.
End of an era coming for Shell in South Africa
Shell is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa, where it has operated since 1902.
Malema sentencing explainer: Could EFF leader lose his seat in Parliament?
Will Julius Malema lose his seat in Parliament? We unpack how a 15-year jail term, a fine, suspended sentences or appeals could affect him.
News24 | Meet SA’s tallest rugby schoolboy; Julius Mkhwanazi’s funeral ‘lie’: 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.
Julius Malema ‘confident’ ahead of potential 15 years in prison
The EFF leader is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as he waits to learn his fate in KuGompo City.
News24 | Benin’s finance minister wins presidential election with 94%
According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favourite, won a landslide victory in Benin’s presidential election.
Billionaire-backed petrol station taking over South Africa with 700 forecourts
Astron Energy has reached a major milestone in its rebranding program with the unveiling of its 700th site in Villiersdorp, Western Cape.
Two South African spas ranked among the most beautiful in the world
A new ranking revealed that Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa in Stellenbosch and Oyster Box in Durban were among the top 20 most beautiful spas in the world.
BYDFi marks sixth anniversary with month-long campaign
Crypto trading platform BYDFi has announced a month-long campaign beginning 1 April 2026, to mark its sixth anniversary.
How Forex trading automation is changing retail trading habits
Retail forex trading used to revolve around screen time, instinct, and the constant urge to react. A setup would form, price would move a little too fast, and discipline would often give way to impulse. That pattern shaped retail behavior for a long time. Many traders built their routines around watching charts for hours, second-guessing […]
South African investors use a clever strategy to live in exclusive Cape Town neighbourhoods
South African investors are increasingly using “rent-vesting” to live in high-cost coastal areas like Cape Town while investing in higher-yield inland markets.
Tiny birds, vast journeys: Inside SA’s first shorebird tracking project
BirdLife South Africa launches its first tracking project for migratory shorebirds, revealing complex journeys and new conservation priorities across the Africa–Eurasian flyway