South African government kicks out top Israeli diplomat
Charge d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy in South Africa, Ariel Seidman, has been given 72 hours to leave the country.
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News24 | Iran rejects US ‘belligerent and threatening actions’, Turkey leads diplomatic efforts
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the success of diplomacy with the United States hinged on ending threatening conduct after Washington’s heavy military deployments in the Gulf.
News24 | UPDATE | Zuma, Mbeki bids for Khampepe’s recusal from TRC inquiry dismissed
Attempts by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to secure the recusal of Justice Sisi Khampepe – the chairperson of the judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of interference in the prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases – have been dismissed.
Hidden nature and outdoor escapes in Cape Town
Beyond Cape Town’s famous beaches and landmarks lies a quieter side of the city, one shaped by hidden trails and overlooked green spaces.
News24 | SA declares Israel’s chargé d’affaires persona non grata
South Africa has declared the chargé d’affaires of the Israeli embassy, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata.
Corruption case against Former Minister of Public Enterprises and co-accused heads to the High Court
The corruption case against former minister Malusi Gigaba and his co-accused has been given the green light to begin in 10 days time.
News24 | Inside the bitter feud that’s tearing the Beckham family apart
Aspiring chef Brooklyn reportedly reached tipping point after his mom liked a post he shared about roasting a chicken
VF+ leader says the party is attracting more black voters
Leader of the VF+, Corné Mulder, says the party is attracting a more diverse voter base because he believes the majority of South Africans are conservative at heart.
Lace up your trainers for South Africa’s legendary marathons
Legendary marathons in South Africa await! From the Comrades to the Big Five, discover the top races to add to your 2026 running calendar.
Chasing the Big 5: Have you spotted South Africa’s icons yet?
Have you seen the Big 5? From visiting local reserves to dreaming of the bush, share your stories as we bridge the wild gap.
South Africa’s richest city set for a ‘de-facto mayor’ amid party factional battles
The City of Johannesburg’s decision to establish a Deputy Mayor position has been characterised by political analyst Professor Dirk Kotzé as a strategic “transition arrangement” rather than a measure to improve governance.
One-handed heroics: Fans bank big in Season 4 of the SA20
Fans snag life-changing rewards as season 4 peaks. Discover how one-handed heroics at the stadium turned spectators into R2 million winners.
Corruption-accused judge shortlisted for top job, and Melania Trump movie pulled from South African theatres
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South African government proposes new way companies can get BEE points
South Africa’s government has proposed amending its flagship Black empowerment policy to allow white-owned companies to gain points by contributing to a controversial new R100 billion BEE fund.
News24 | AGOA vote expected within days – but the impact on SA now deemed ‘modest’
The US Senate’s vote on AGOA is expected within days.
News24 | Zuma, Mbeki bids for Khampepe’s recusal from TRC inquiry dismissed
TRC commission chairperson Sisi Khampepe has dismissed attempts by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to secure her recusal, ruling that they failed to establish reasonable apprehension of bias.
Nominations for the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026 are now open
The M&G 200 YSA 2026 call for nominations, honouring exceptional young leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of our country, are open
The South African municipality without a mayor
A deepening governance crisis in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands has left the Impendle Local Municipality in a state of administrative paralysis and financial ruin.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | King Trump’s rampage: Can the world survive?
US President Donald Trump, who has just entered his second term, has embraced a wide range of authoritarian tactics at home and is shifting the international order.
Breaking cycle of foreign aid, corruption
The US has provided more than $200 billion in foreign assistance to Africa, yet the continent loses an estimated $88 billion each year through tax evasion, money laundering and corruption
EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes
The weekend plenum will tackle leadership succession and priorities, amid growing unease over the party leader’s pending sentencing and its implications for stability and elections