World war of economics
An interconnected world has rendered us interdependent but also vulnerable to shock across economic geographies, forcing distinct national responses
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Top pupils get wings to help SA soar
Through the NSTF Brilliants Programme, a group of top maths and science learners are becoming tomorrow’s problem-solvers, innovators and leaders
News24 | Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war
The United States, which stopped providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine under President Donald Trump, has asked for Kyiv’s assistance in protecting its bases from Iranian retaliatory strikes in the Gulf.
News24 | OBITUARY | Liza Albrecht: ’Witty’ editor who shattered glass ceiling in Afrikaans media
Liza Albrecht, who died of cancer at 51, blazed a trail as the first woman editor of an Afrikaans Sunday newspaper while wielding her signature wit and irreverence to challenge power and transform journalism with a passionate spirit that warmed the lives of readers, colleagues, and friends alike, writes Jan-Jan Joubert.
News24 | Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know
A man rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the Detroit metropolitan area in Michigan on Thursday, before engaging in a shooting with law enforcement. He was later found dead in his car.
Robotics lab launched in Mpumalanga school to boost digital skills in rural classrooms
The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have jointly funded a robotics laboratory in Dullstroom to expand access to coding and digital education for learners in under-resourced schools
South Africa intercepts four Chinese fishing vessels violating EEZ rules
Four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels were fined R400 000 and released after a coordinated operation by officials and the police
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Heatwave hits Eastern Cape, rain in Mpumalanga, warm elsewhere
A heatwave is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape until Monday, while heavy rain is forecast for Mpumalanga, according to the South African Weather Service.
The internationalisation of MAGA
Ambassador Bozell told a room of South African business leaders he doesn’t care what their courts say. He was not speaking as a diplomat. He was performing for an audience six thousand miles away.
News24 | Spending on mining exploration falls for 7th straight year
South Africa’s investment in mineral exploration dropped for a seventh consecutive year, despite the government’s ambitions to arrest the decline.
Cedric Kaze explains their roles as Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches
Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have different responsibilities as Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches, and here is what the pair focus on…
News24 | High-profile wildlife trafficker arrested in staged rhino horn theft case
High-profile wildlife trafficker and owner of Voi Game Lodge Chu Dang Khoa appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following his arrest for alleged wildlife crimes.
South African stocks going from hero to zero
South Africa’s stock benchmark has fallen 10% since peak in late February as investors pull away from overheated markets while conflict in the Middle East drags on.
News24 | The Courier Guy adds surcharge to air parcels as Iran war triggers fuel hikes
The delivery company said it would introduce a temporary surcharge after airlines hiked their ticket and cargo prices this week.
OPINION: Not all is fair in love and war… or bachelor parties
A tongue-in-cheek opinion on what is fair in love and war – or a bachelor party, when a bizarre ‘weapon’ turns it into an unforgettable tale.
News24 | ‘The abuse happened behind closed doors’: Survey lifts lid on SA childbirth experiences
A mother who lost her baby during childbirth says she is still searching for answers years later, describing how she felt powerless and unheard while trying to understand what happened.
Inside the revival of a 163-year-old South African bank
Standard Bank has transformed its operations over the past five years by restructuring its banking divisions and reintegrating Liberty, helping it exceed its 2025 targets.
Limpopo: Find magic at the top of Mzansi
Find magic in Limpopo through wildlife, big skies, baobabs, and cultural treasures at South Africa’s northern edge.
From rhetoric to reality: Turn Africa’s mineral wealth into jobs and industry
Africa’s mineral wealth is a strategic advantage only if it is converted into productive capacity.
News24 | Foreign policy spat breaks out as FF Plus and ANC clash over US relations
The Freedom Front Plus, part of the government of national unity (GNU), says South Africa may have overplayed its hand by summoning US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell over his remarks about the song Kill the Boer.
News24 | EU to ban AI from generating sexualised deepfakes after Grok scandal
European nations on Friday backed a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after an outcry over such images produced by Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok.