Man shoots wife before turning gun on himself
The Limpopo police are investigating cases of murder and inquest after a man allegedly shot and killed his wife in broad daylight, before taking his own life on 8 February 2026.
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News24 | Female suspect arrested after e-hailing driver’s gruesome murder in Pretoria West
The police have arrested a female suspect after an e-hailing driver was killed, allegedly while inside his car, in Pretoria West on Wednesday.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail for most of SA; hot in KZN
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds, and hail in parts of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Gauteng, the Free State, and the North West.
South Africans Abroad: Lorch unveiled, jersey number revealed
Thembinkosi Lorch will start a new chapter of his career in Libya with a new jersey number he was handed in by Al-Ittihad.
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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.
WEATHER: Severe storms with rain, strong winds and lightning expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 14 February 2026.
News24 | AU to assess its peacemaking prowess at upcoming summit
The African Union’s (AU) unsuccessful peace and security initiatives will be under scrutiny at the upcoming summit. Leaders from across the bloc are calling for the body to take greater initiative in resolving conflicts.
News24 | Manyi, Makhubele and now Mokoena-Zondi: MK Party appoints new chief whip
The MK Party has announced Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as its latest chief whip in yet another leadership change.
News24 | Bloom and doom: Durban florist goes viral as ad nightmare sends clients to rival
Orders meant for a local small business went to chain NetFlorist because of a Google search engine “trick”. But there was a happy Valentine’s Day ending.
Ramaphosa’s speech met with protests
On 12 February 2026, SONA sparked protests near Cape Town City Hall, with CPUT students, Operation Dudula, and Stop the Farm Killings participating.
Kaizer Chiefs in CAF Confed Cup: Best and worst case scenarios
Kaizer Chiefs may be top of the Group D log but progressing to the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals will NOT be easy.
News24 | Dubai’s DP World replaces boss after he is named 9 400 times in Epstein emails
Dubai’s DP World named a new chairman and chief executive officer on Friday, replacing its former leader Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, after the Epstein files revealed frequent correspondence between him and the convicted sex offender.
Die Kantoor: South Africa’s brilliantly awkward take on a classic
A brilliantly awkward and proudly South African reimagining of The Office, Die Kantoor proves that cringe comedy thrives in Klerksdorp
Afrikaner refugees struggling in the United States
A new investigation has exposed a stark contrast between the political promise of ‘safety’ for Afrikaans South African refugees and the grim reality they face upon arriving in the United States.
News24 | Stormers confirm Dayimani is back in Cape Town: ‘We all know the qualities he brings’
The Stormers on Friday confirmed they signed a short-term deal with dynamic loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani.
News24 | US Justice Department drops charges against men charged with assault on ICE officers
The US Justice Department has moved to drop charges against two men charged with assaulting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis after an officer shot a Venezuelan immigrant, a court document showed.
Kaizer Chiefs news: Why Miguel & McCarthy didn’t travel to Egypt
There will be a defensive makeshift when Kaizer Chiefs take on Zamalek with both Miguel and McCarthy out. Here’s why they are not there…
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Inside the spectacle that was SONA 2026
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
The company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation.
The speech of a President with one eye on the exit door
Wayne Duvenage of OUTA criticised the President’s State of the Nation Address, calling it hollow rhetoric, broken promises, and a lack of meaningful action.