Prominent South African industry begging for help
Five years after President Cyril Ramaphosa promised to support the local sugar industry, SA Canegrowers said the sector faces collapse, with urgent intervention needed.
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DA doubles down on push to make BEE exceptions for Elon Musk
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is once again lobbying for South Africa to drop Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to get Starlink internet into the country.
News24 | Blind woman and trusty dog complete 65km Pondo Trail, raising R300k
Angela Blackwell and her trusty dog Jaydee have become the first blind-person-and-guide-dog pair to trek the 65km Pondo trail over four days.
Protea Glen ‘property scam’ leaves family devastated
Bafana Mbundwini believed he had purchased a home in Protea Glen for R180,000, but later discovered the property was for sale, leading to his eviction and financial loss.
Driver killed and motorway collapses as storms hit France, Portugal and Spain
Storm Nils batters several European countries, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
Did Dyche deserve the sack at Nottingham Forest?
After Sean Dyche’s reign lasts just 114 days, Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for a fourth head coach of the season – but as he hard done by?
Footballer Thomas Partey facing two additional rape charges
The Arsenal midfielder is set to appear in court on 13 March.
Killer of 12-year-old schoolboy named
Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands.
Disaster for South African farmers as foot-and-mouth disease rages
South Africa’s beef exports fell 26% in 2025, despite growing global demand, partly due to China’s ban on the African country’s red meat products as it battles its worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in recent memory.
Chauke denies seeking O’Sullivan’s advice on appointing police commissioner
Bejani Chauke, former adviser to President Cyril Ramaphosa, denied soliciting advice from private investigator Paul O’Sullivan regarding the appointment of a national police commissioner.
Real reason South Africans are paying more for electricity than ever before
Experts argue that South Africa’s municipal electricity tariff system is fundamentally broken due to NERSA’s technically flawed and legally inconsistent methodology.
AI researcher says ‘world is in peril’ and quits to study poetry
It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.
News24 | Opposition parties to Ramaphosa: Fix municipalities before promising bullet trains
Municipalities are collapsing and they can’t continue to be a footnote in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.
Loyal dog who lived by owner’s grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Bob lived in the São Paulo cemetery where his owner was buried for 10 years until his death in 2021.
FLAG BEARER: Grande Matt: SA skier is turning values into a different kind of Olympic gold
South Africa’s cross-country skier Matt Smith is capturing the hearts of the Italian public one social media post at a time. On top of representing his nation at the Winter Olympics, Smith hopes to use his platform to put South Africa on the map and grow the sport beyond the racecourse.
Ipid investigator breaks down while testifying at Madlanga commission
‘My vehicle was shot at while I was travelling with my children,’ said Nomsa Masuku
‘The man to beat!’ – GB’s Weston smashes track record to lead skeleton
Team GB’s Matt Weston smashes the skeleton track record and becomes “the man to beat” with two runs left to race at the Winter Olympics 2026.
TAP SQUEEZE: Ramaphosa deploys ministers before Sona to ‘urgently’ tackle Joburg’s water crisis
Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address.
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GB’s Weston in prime position to win skeleton gold
Matt Weston underlined his status as the world’s best skeleton pilot by setting the track record on his way to taking a significant halfway lead at the Winter Olympics.