AI’s hidden environmental cost: UN report flags massive water, energy and land footprint
AI’s rapid growth is driving major water, energy, land and e-waste impacts, raising environmental justice concerns worldwide
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News24 | Friday’s weather: Cloudy and cold across SA, with disruptive snow in Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service has forecast cloudy and cold conditions across the country, with disruptive snow in the Eastern Cape.
Rafik Mohamed out on bail
Ongoing investigations linked to SA Steel Mills
Man shot with crossbow on university campus
Officers say a man was shot at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, on Thursday morning.
DELAYED ACCOUNTABILITY: Red tape stalls Nelson Mandela Bay’s R30bn irregular spending inquiry
Three oversight meetings into Nelson Mandela Bay’s approximately R30-billion irregular expenditure were cancelled after senior managers failed to submit mandatory financial reports, prompting public accounts committee chairperson Luxolo Namette to prepare a motion to council.
Drops, fours and a half-century – the best of Brook’s eventful innings
Harry Brook is dropped twice, hits 10 boundaries and makes 50 before being caught shortly after in an eventful innings on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
EXPLAINER | Why NSFAS is refunding some students with loans before 2010
Payment due to former beneficiaries who were overcharged during their repayment process
Luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets SVI treatment
SVI Engineering has unveiled what it describes as its most luxurious armoured vehicle yet: a heavily customised Mercedes-Benz Sprinter designed to serve as an executive lounge on wheels.
News24 | SA’s R110 best-selling wine; Steel magnate’s fraud woes: 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.
Russian teenager Andreeva beats Kostyuk to reach final
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first major final with a dominant victory over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk at the French Open.
ECONOMIC EMERGENCY OP-ED: If Joburg fails, SA pays: Top business leaders issue call to rebuild City
South Africa is showing signs of economic recovery, but Johannesburg’s fiscal collapse, governance failures and political instability risk undermining national growth and investor confidence.
Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
Husband of alleged victim in Donaldson abuse trial breaks down as he gives evidence
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Crypto billionaires help Reform cement fundraising lead
The party received £7m from two overseas British crypto billionaires earlier this year, figures show