News24 | Gold price tops $5 500, more than doubling within a year
Gold surged to a record above $5 500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by a weaker dollar and investor flight from sovereign bonds and currencies for a ninth day.
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Mayor of South Africa’s economic hub under siege
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is set to face his third motion of no confidence today, which could see the city with an 11th mayor in a decade.
News24 | Eleven people killed in horror crash between taxi, truck in Durban
A devastating crash between a fully loaded taxi and a truck in Isipingo, in the south of Durban, claimed 11 lives on Thursday morning.
News24 | Lions sign long-term deal with star Junior Springbok scrumhalf
Former Junior Springbok star Haashim Pead has committed his long-term future to the Lions.
Joburg mayor back in the firing line, and inquiry into SANDF disobedience launched
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 29 January 2026.
Harry Styles comeback: 2026 tour and May show dates
Pop sensation Harry Styles returns with a new album and a global residency starting this May. Here is the 2026 tour info.
Top Afrikaans school takes government’s 80 extra forced admissions under the BELA Act to court
A provincial education department has placed more learners in the Swartruggens Gekombineerde Skool, which is already over capacity and has recently been required to change its language of instruction model.
Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO granted R50 000 bail on money laundering charge
Police said there was a possibility of more arrests following that of Themba Mathibe on Monday
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: No more state deals for ‘Stuttgart’ company tied to Mashatile’s son
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Board of inquiry launched into Iranian navy’s role in ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drill
The Department of Defence has announced a board of inquiry to investigate the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s navy in the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise, contrary to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive.
News24 | Paarl Hospital: Significant damage caused, services disrupted, suspect in custody
A fire caused significant damage to parts of Paarl Provincial Hospital’s outpatient department on Tuesday morning, forcing the emergency evacuation of the entire facility and disrupting critical health services as recovery efforts continue.
Rise and Fall: The sad story of Sekhukhune United this season
There is a huge decline in the Sekhukhune United team that started the season so well but have not been able to remain consistent.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe storms to hit 5 provinces; extreme heat in some regions
Gauteng, the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga, and western KwaZulu-Natal face possible afternoon thunderstorms, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned.
News24 | Rand gains 25% in less than a year; Mogotsi wants own security: 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.
AFCON 2025: CAF reports new digital records with 6 billion views!
The 2025 AFCON drew huge numbers from across all social media platforms with TikTok emerging as the heartbeat of its digital ecosystem.
Residents of South Africa’s economic hub wade through weeks of uncollected rubbish
Overflowing municipal waste bins line the streets of Randburg, as frustrated workers continue to strike for permanent employment with no news from Pikitup executives.
What would expats bring back to South Africa if they could?
Many wonder what expats would bring back to South Africa if they could. From transport to power, we look at the perks global Saffas miss most.
News24 | Mozambique floods trigger Sasol gas supply warning
Sasol has warned of potential disruptions to the supply of natural gas from Mozambique after severe weather and flooding affected operations.
South African film industry takes to the streets
South African actors protested outside parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday along with other members of the local film and television industry who say funding losses are threatening movie-making in the country.
News24 | Trump warns Iran ‘time running out’ to negotiate nuclear deal or face military strikes
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran that time was running out for the Islamic Republic to prevent American military intervention as Tehran rejected holding negotiations against a backdrop of threats.
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala
Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala’s criminal history although they were close, adding that he did not do background checks on friends