News24 | Steenhuisen withdraws bid for third term
DA leader John Steenhuisen has announced that he will not seek a third term as party leader.
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JSE’s hidden gems set to shine
South African equity sectors that lagged behind in 2025 are poised for a recovery as the rally in mining stocks begins to cool.
Prominent South African retailer set to take R750 million hit
The Foschini Group (TFG) may recognise up to R750 million in impairments as its Australian and UK operations continue to struggle.
Cape Town from the Top: The Red Bus City Tour Experience
Seeing Cape Town from an open-top bus offers a relaxed and scenic experience.
Vodacom’s Egypt bet paying off
Vodacom continues to reap the rewards of its ongoing expansion in Egypt, which delivered revenue growth of over 40% in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year.
US Senate approves AGOA extension, and Eskom says load-shedding is likely to return
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 4 February 2026.
Tough questions for the DA on the FMD vaccine rollout in South Africa
Newsday asked whether the DA’s FMD vaccine rollout contradicts its liberal ideology and how it meaningfully differs from ANC approaches.
WEATHER: Severe storms, heavy rain and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.
News24 | Over 50 000 Moroccans evacuated due to severe weather: ministry
More than 50 000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern Morocco due to severe weather and heavy rainfall affecting several provinces, the interior ministry told AFP on Tuesday.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Petersen breaks Williams’ PSL record, Chaine closing in
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has equalled Ronwen Williams’ PSL record but Sipho Chaine is also knocking on the door.
News24 | France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows
French authorities summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a “voluntary interview” and searched the local offices of his social media network X on Tuesday in a probe into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes, prosecutors said.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Witness F’s WhatsApps to Matlala, Sibiya and Mabuza
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts; heatwave persists in Eastern Cape
Thundershowers are forecast for most parts of the country, while a heatwave with hot and uncomfortable conditions persists in the Eastern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
News24 | Midrand residents protest six-day water outage
“It’s terrible. I’ve got elderly parents. They’re both in their late eighties. How do I clean them? How do I wash them?” asks Abby Artico from Midrand, who joined dozens of residents to protest an ongoing water outage.
News24 | Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008
Spot gold rose 5.1% to $4 901.75 per ounce in early US trade, recovering from Monday’s low of $4 403.24 but still trading below last week’s record high of $5 594.82.
News24 | Steenhuisen ‘to bow out’ from DA race; AGOA extended, SA in limbo: 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.
Inside the South African informal settlement terrorised by Zama Zamas
Newsday visited the Plastic View informal settlement on the outskirts of the crumbling Krugersdorp CBD, where residents seek to be self-reliant but remain marred by violence, unsafe mines, and scarce government support.
Soweto Derby at Ellis Park Stadium postponed!
Kaizer Chiefs legends and Orlando Pirates legends were scheduled to face off in a Soweto Derby at Ellis Park Stadium on 7 February.
News24 | Judge in Charlie Kirk case to consider bid to disqualify prosecutors
Lawyers for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will urge a judge on Tuesday to dismiss the prosecution team due to an alleged conflict of interest because the lead prosecutor’s daughter witnessed the killing.
Calls for the President to account in-person for South Africa’s alleged criminal justice capture
Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to provide direct testimony before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, but ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli said that a sitting president should not be treated like “any other witness.”