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Mexican cartel violence and the killing of El Mencho
At least 73 people are dead in Mexican cartel violence after the killing of El Mencho, raising urgent questions about security four months before the 2026 World Cup.
WEATHER: Strong winds, hail and lightning expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuessday, 23 January 2026.
News24 | Second suspect arrested in Gugulethu mass shooting that claimed 7 lives
Police in the Western Cape have made another breakthrough in the investigation into the mass shooting that left seven people dead in Kanana informal settlement, Gugulethu, in June last year.
News24 | UK police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
London police on Monday arrested Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, amid allegations over his ties to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.
South Africans Abroad: Abrahams fires Beveren to promotion
Kurt Abrahams will play in the Belgian top flight next season following the promotion of SV Beveren this past weekend.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Alleged bribes, price gouging in Prasa locomotives deal?
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Aisles of pain at one of South Africa’s biggest food retailers
SPAR’s share price has halved over the last year as it battles numerous challenges, including lacklustre revenue growth and margin pressure.
SIU unveils large-scale issuance of fraudulent permits by some home affairs officials
The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Thundershowers across SA, severe floods expected in 6 provinces
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain leading to localised flooding are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape, and Free State, according to the South African Weather Service.
Mr Price ploughs ahead with controversial R9.7 billion purchase
Mr Price’s controversial acquisition of NKD Group is now as good as done after all regulatory conditions have been met.
News24 | ANALYSIS | AmaBhungane: The violation of Tongaat Hulett
Corporate ‘hijacking’ is a team sport – as the business rescue process at beleaguered sugar giant Tongaat Hulett Limited shows, writes amaBhungane’s Sam Sole.
News24 | SA sold ‘one permit at a time’; How Proteas countered Chakravarthy: 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.
News24 | Walmart ramps up SA expansion, eyes 21 stores
US retail giant Walmart opens its latest local store on Saturday in Boksburg, promising more to follow.