FIFA World Cup: Trump says Iran’s participation NOT appropriate!
Iran national team’s FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt following February’s US-Israeli attack on their country.
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News24 | News24 business awards: All the winners
Now in its fourth year, the News24 Business Awards were announced at a gala event in Cape Town on Thursday evening.
WEATHER: Disruptive rain expected in TWO provinces this WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 13 March 2026.
News24 | Datatec CEO is News24’s CEO of the Year
News24’s CEO of the Year is Datatec Group CEO, Jens Montanana.
News24 | Gunman dead after attack on Michigan synagogue
An unidentified shooter was killed Thursday after exchanging gunfire with security in an attack on a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, police said.
News24 | Sulphurous odour in Gauteng likely blown in from Mpumalanga, says environment department
Since Tuesday, residents across Gauteng – Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Pretoria – have been contending with a pungent sulphurous odour.
News24 | Capitec is News24’s Bank of the Year – again
For the second year in a row, Capitec won the News24 Bank of the Year award.
News24 | FNB is News24’s Long-Term Insurer of the Year
FNB won the News24 Long-Term Insurer of the Year award at a gala event in Cape Town on Thursday evening.
News24 | Momentum wins News24’s Medical Scheme of the Year – again
Momentum won the News24 Medical Scheme of the Year award at a gala event in Cape Town on Tuesday evening.
News24 | OUTsurance is News24’s Short-Term Insurer of the Year for record fourth time
For a record fourth year in a row, OUTsurance won the News24 Short-Term Insurer of the Year award.
The Log-Drum in the South Loop
Chicago, South Africa, and the ethics of the global ‘vibe’
South Africa’s new bank has 2,500 branches – before it has even launched
Pepkor is seeking a banking chief as Africa’s biggest seller of clothing and mobile phones plans to open bank branches using its store network in South Africa.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Mmusi Maimane on the DA’s ‘toxic’ politics and why the N2 wall won’t work
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Ezemvelo says war on rhinos continues, supports regulated trade to curb poaching
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife highlights a successful dehorning programme and improved anti-poaching measures but continues to call for discussion on legal rhino horn trade to protect the species and fund conservation
Government responds to ‘rotten egg’ smell in Gauteng
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment is monitoring reports of a strong sulphur odour in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. Elevated hydrogen sulphide levels are believed to be the cause
South Africa’s missing R4 trillion
South Africa faces a huge infrastructure funding gap after decades of underinvestment, making greater private-sector involvement essential to finance upgrades and supporting long-term economic growth.
News24 | Friday’s weather: Flooding in Mpumalanga, Limpopo as extreme heat grips 3 provinces
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain that could cause localised flooding across the Lowveld of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, while extreme heatwave conditions threaten the Western Cape, Northern Cape and parts of the Eastern Cape.
South Africa is back on track
South Africa’s push to revive key drivers of its economy, such as power availability and logistics, has created a tailwind for the largest unit of the continent’s biggest lender by assets.
News24 | Ex-Steinhof exec pleads guilty; Shibiri ‘loan’ for alcohol, says Cat: 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.