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The South African hotspots where properties sell for over R100 million
Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl have seen an exceptional surge in ultra-luxury property sales, with record transactions over R100 million.
News24 | Makhadzi recovering in hospital after New Year’s Eve crash
Award-winning Limpopo singer Makhadzi is under close observation in the hospital after she was involved in a car accident while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg.
News24 | Red-hot rand starts year at best levels since 2022
After gaining a blistering 12% against the dollar last year, the rand continued it hot streak at the start of 2026.
The man behind South Africa’s biggest dairy company
Over 100 years ago, Joseph Baynes, along with a group of farmers, formed what would go on to become South Africa’s biggest dairy company, Clover.
White people hate BEE because it makes black people owners – Gwede Mantashe
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, argues that anyone who debates black economic empowerment (BEE) promotes white supremacy.
News24 | Wrap battle: Albany offers refunds as some new packs cause sticky problem
Tiger Brands recently relaunched its popular Albany Wraps product in a re-sealable pack, selling the “convenience” factor to consumers.But consumers complained that the wraps stuck together in the new packaging.
News24 | 40 dead, 115 injured in devastating New Year’s fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year on Thursday, with witnesses describing scenes of “panic”.
News24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN, warmer in rest of SA
The South African Weather Service has warned of showers and thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow, while other provinces can expect cloudy, fine and warm to hot conditions.
News24 | South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy
In the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, teenage mothers as young as 15 and 16 were among those who gave birth on New Year’s Day.
Private school tax warning in South Africa
A proposed amendment to the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill could leave South African schools facing severe cashflow strain.
News24 | PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: What to expect from 2026
This is Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, a weekly News24 podcast that respects your time and intelligence.
News24 | China’s BYD beats Tesla with world-record EV sales in 2025
Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.
Public Protector flags irregular appointment of elderly Municipal Manager
An investigation revealed that the Ubuntu Municipality irregularly employed an individual over 65 years old as municipal manager, without so much as an interview.
Wealthy South African families face a major financial threat
Experts warned that wealthy South African families risk costly conflict, legal battles and losing their assets if they do not implement clear succession planning.
News24 | Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor in ‘honour and the privilege of a lifetime’
Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump.
South African homeowners are in serious trouble
Residential mortgage defaults are rising sharply despite lower rates and inflation, underscoring severe financial strain on South African households amid weak economic conditions.
AFCON 2025: Top 10 oldest players of all-time
SA People has compiled a list of 10 oldest players of all-time to feature at AFCON finals since the first edition in 1957.
AFCON 2025: All the teams that qualified for the Last 16
There were susprise inclusions in the Last 16 of this year’s AFCON as two teams made the cut without winning a single match.
WEATHER: Severe storms to hit SIX provinces as wet New Year looms
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
FIFA World Cup: Infantino defends high ticket prices
There will no be empty stadium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches as ticket demands are high, according to the president.