
Soldiers ‘overreacted’ when they shot five people dead in Belfast, judge says
On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.
FRIDAY, 01 MAY 2026, 15:32

On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.

Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.
From markets and exhibitions to live music and late-night dance floors, Joburg’s long weekend is doing the most. Ease into it with daytime browsing at KAMERS/Makers or First Sundays, dip into art and emerging voices, then move into a packed lineup of performances.

At Auto China 2026, the president of Jetour International, Ke Chuandeng, announced that from 2027, Jetour would be producing some of its models locally in South Africa

Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.

Local government elections will fall on a Wednesday, 4 November, which will be a public holiday to encourage voter participation

Mduduzi Sithole, 47, the owner of Zululand Bus Service, alleges a R6m-a-month transport contract was awarded without a tender after he refused to pay bribes to officials

The former musical theatre star was found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six women.

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

More than 300 sanctions have been handed to Russian athletes following the seizure of Moscow laboratory data in 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.

After inspecting YNF’s Isando rail refurbishment facility, Parliament’s transport committee says Prasa’s general overhaul programme is showing progress

John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.

There is shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green after the latest attack.

Roman Lavrynovych, Petro Pochynok and Stanislav Carpiuc are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

Coventry boss Frank Lampard is attracting interest from Premier League clubs – but talks with the Sky Blues are key to his future.

The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms that could cause infrastructure damage, flooding, and travel disruptions across at least four provinces, while coastal winds threaten beachfront activities in the Western Cape as a cold front moves along the south-west coast.

The US Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling guts the Voting Rights Act. South Africans will find this ‘colorblind’ logic familiar.

The IDC has not confirmed whether a formal board inquiry was conducted into the Tinley Club Med transaction, leaving key governance questions unanswered

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