President’s spokesperson denies that Ramaphosa protects his comrades
A heated Face The Nation debate questioned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s accountability for allies, amid Madlanga report fallout and police probe exclusions.
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New housing development in a small town in the Western Cape
The Western Cape government is investing millions in planning and infrastructure to unlock 313 new housing opportunities in Elands Bay as part of its broader housing delivery strategy.
SARS blocking tax refunds for one group of South Africans
SARS is increasingly blocking tax refunds for South African expats, leaving refunds on hold until profiles are fully updated and verified.
John Steenhuisen is getting sued
Lobby groups are taking the Minister of Agriculture to court over his failure to provide legal justification for banning private Foot-and-Mouth disease vaccinations during South Africa’s worst outbreak in history.
Major threat to South Africa it has no control over
South Africa may benefit in the short term from soaring precious metal prices driven by global uncertainty, but as a small, trade-dependent economy, it faces serious long-term risks from escalating trade tensions.
News24 | Judge Mbenenge guilty of conducting ‘flirtatious relationship’, but he won’t be impeached
A JSC Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge guilty of misconduct for initiating and conducting a “flirtatious relationship” with secretary Andiswa Mengo on WhatsApp – but found he was not guilty of impeachable gross misconduct.
News24 | The Weekender | Carspreading, Leon Schuster’s car… and a dragon
The unintended consequences of supersized vehicles; Leon Schuster on cars, comedy and memory; and why you’re missing South Africa’s most exciting wine story.
News24 | Police make second arrest in DJ Warras murder case
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, following a Crime Intelligence-led operation in Gauteng.
Checkers and Pick n Pay will crush Walmart in South Africa
Walmart’s low prices may not be enough to take on South Africa’s listed retailers, with the global giant lacking one critical element to success in the country’s competitive food retail market.
The man trying to make ends meet by operating forgotten municipal infrastructure in South Africa
A man in the Krugersdorp CBD, faced with a crumbling town, decided to pick up a mop and hold the line.
Huge fuel price cuts on the horizon
South Africa’s long-squeezed motorists might find fresh relief next month as recent datafrom the Central Energy Fund (CEF) data points to meaningful fuel price cuts in February — a rare bright spot in a world rattled by geopolitical theatrics and jittery oil markets. In an unexpected twist, the rand has staged its strongest run in […]
From Ford Ranger Platinum to entry-level ease
After spending almost six months in the Platinum model, the adjustment to the entry-level XL was tough but refreshing
Festive drive: Chery Tiggo 9 and all its might
Spending December with Chery’s flagship SUV meant that we were surrounded by luxury and the fuel consumption was not bad either
Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections
The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa
News24 | Temba Bavuma granted Cape Town’s prestigious Civic Honours: ‘It’s incredibly humbling’
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma received the City of Cape Town’s prestigious Civic Honours scroll from mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on Friday.
News24 | US arrests prominent former CNN anchor Don Lemon over immigration coverage
The Trump administration said on Friday it had ordered the arrest of a prominent journalist over coverage of immigration protests in Minneapolis, as the US president branded a nurse shot dead by federal agents in the city an “agitator.”
News24 | ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Catherine O’Hara, 71, has died
Emmy-winning actor Catherine O’Hara, who starred in Schitt’s Creek and “Home Alone,” has died, US media reported Friday.
News24 | UN on brink of ‘imminent financial collapse’ as countries refuse to pay bills
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that the world body is on the brink of financial collapse, urging countries to pay their dues.
News24 | Baie donkey: Karoo sanctuary saved from the brink as 400 animals find new haven
It was a bleak winter for the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary in the Western Cape last year. After operating for many years in the region, the sanctuary was facing eviction from its property after a new owner purchased it.
Israel expels South Africa ambassador Shaun Byneveldt in 72-hour retaliatory move
The Israel government has also warned that it may take additional steps against South Africa.
New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually
Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour