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News24 | Iran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes charge
The Iran war sent oil prices spiralling above $100 a barrel on Monday after Tehran under new leader Mojtaba Khamanei fired a new barrage of missiles at Israel and its crude-exporting Gulf neighbours.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The Ximba connection exposed in R1.8bn Ekurhuleni toilets tender
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Trump vows control over Iran leader as death toll of US soldiers rises
United States President Donald Trump has again asserted that he would exert influence over Iran’s next supreme leader, saying that whoever is picked for the role without Washington’s approval is “not going to last long”.
R735 million property deal in South Africa’s richest square mile goes belly up
Southern Sun’s proposed deal to buy a stake in the Sandton Consortium properties has fallen through after an existing shareholder opted to exercise its pre-emptive right.
The meanest bird on earth: Is it the pin-tailed whydah?
Is the pin-tailed whydah the meanest bird on earth? It charms with its tail but cheats with a rather sneaky parenting plan.
EasyEquities went from zero to R2 billion a month
Charles Savage went from surfing around the world to founding EasyEquities, one of South Africa’s most influential investment platforms.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: 43°C expected in Northern Cape as heatwave intensifies in Western regions
The South African Weather Service has issued heatwave advisories for the western parts of the Namakwa District and west and south-western parts of the Western Cape, with the scorching conditions set to expand to the Little Karoo, Central Karoo and Garden Route districts from Tuesday.
News24 | RTMC CEO suspension unlawful; Carrim says he was ‘played’ by Cat, Brown: 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.
Reserve Bank watching money flood out of South Africa
South Africa’s central bank said it’s monitoring the market and would take action in the event of major dysfunction, after the sharpest bond selloff since the Covid pandemic shook the country’s debt.
News24 | Mercedes considers sharing its South African factory with China’s GWM
Mercedes-Benz Group is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in South Africa with Great Wall Motor, a move that could boost the facility’s viability as US trade tariffs take effect, people familiar with the matter said.
Iran war drives oil above $100, raising inflation risks for South Africa
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
Turning point for South Africa
Experts say the SIU investigation into corruption within the Department of Home Affairs marks a critical turning point for South Africa’s immigration system.
News24 | Sri Lanka name ex-Protea Gary Kirsten as coach after T20 World Cup letdown
Sri Lanka named former South African Test player Gary Kirsten as their new coach on Monday after Sanath Jayasuriya quit following the team’s early exit from the T20 World Cup.
The Free State as a holiday destination? Really?
The Free State province might seem like an unlikely holiday destination, yet it rewards travellers who slow down and embrace its quiet beauty.
One way to make over R100,000 tax-free in South Africa
Research shows that investing in a TFSA as early as possible in the tax year significantly boosts tax-free returns through additional compounding.
‘Ghost Elephants’ explores nature, myth and memory
A haunting journey into Angola’s wild highlands, ‘Ghost Elephants’ follows Steve Boyes and KhoiSan master trackers as they search for a mythical elephant
News24 | Netshitenzhe urges govt to adopt ‘strategic posture’ amid shifts in global power
Former ANC policy guru Joel Netshitenzhe has advised that South Africa needs to maintain a “strategic posture” as the balance of power in geopolitics appears to be shifting in favour of China.
Standard Bank opening ‘new’ smart ID branches across South Africa
Standard Bank has gone live with Smart ID application and renewal services at four of its branches, with it planning to expand the rollout to 30 branches by the end of the month.
World-first privacy display on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is redefining mobile privacy
With the recently launched Galaxy S26 series, Samsung unveiled a breakthrough feature that is set to change the way users experience privacy on their phones. Building on decades of display innovation, the AI(artificial intelligence)-powered Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the mobile industry and world’s first built-in Privacy Display – a revolutionary technology that protects personal […]
Mogotsi and Matlala played me out of R8.4 million, says Carrim
North West businessman Suliman Carrim told the Madlanga commission he lost R8.4 million after funding Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s healthcare company, alleging he was misled by both Matlala and Brown Mogotsi