Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported
A synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.
Top Stories
COLLATERAL DAMAGE: Thousands of civilians have died in Israel’s widely condemned shadow war on Lebanon
While Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire, Israel’s attacks on its neighbour are regarded as a precursor to a new land grab and a permanent ‘security’ presence.
Spring flowers bloom early due to warmer weather and a wet winter
Warmth after a wet winter has led to brilliant, early displays of UK spring flowers, as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.
BRUISING BATTLES: Professional Fighters League’s second chapter in Africa begins with raucous Pretoria fight night
The Professional Fighters League has high hopes that 2026 will deliver a solid foundation for its sustainability in Africa.
RACE TO GLORY: Tumi Ramokgopa: Rising SA star on clearing hurdles in life and on the track
Still only 18, the rising star is dominating at home. Next up is the international stage.
New residential development launching in this small South African town
A new 75-unit mid-market property development, Inqaba Views Residential Estate in Botha’s Hill, will officially launch on 25 April 2026.
News24 | The five hidden struggles of black tax – and how to take your power back
Black tax is often talked about in jokes and hashtags, but for many South Africans it is a quiet, heavy reality that shapes every payday decision.
News24 | From playgrounds to hospital beds: SA unites to help two children in fight for their lives
South Africa has united to help two young cancer patients secure life-saving immunotherapy treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
‘It terrified me’: Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer
Gadd’s new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the “unshakable” bond between two young Glaswegian men.
Bad news for South Africans earning less than R60,000 per month
South Africans earning between R30,000 and R60,000 per month are increasingly under financial strain as stagnant wages and rising living costs force many to rely on credit to maintain a middle-class lifestyle.
External pressure and internal consolidation: Lessons from Iran, Somaliland and South Africa
This is a familiar pattern. External intervention reframes political identity from internal contestation to collective defence
Robben Island is not a place to sleep
The idea of sleeping in former Robben Island guard houses feels like a line we shouldn’t be crossing — not because of what it could earn but because of what it risks eroding
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances
Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday
A one-day delay could cost South African taxpayers dearly
Two recent court rulings have revealed inconsistent application of tax principles, with taxpayers facing stricter scrutiny for minor delays while SARS receives leniency for significant non-compliance.
South Africa’s biggest universities are collapsing
Many of South Africa’s biggest universities are gradually being undermined by mismanagement, corruption, and political interference, leading to dysfunction and potential collapse.
How will Arteta set Arsenal up for Man City showdown?
Novel solutions, no matter how small, might decide the Premier League title. We take a closer look at how Arsenal have played recently and what this means for the run-in.
Australia’s most-decorated soldier vows to ‘fight’ war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.
DJs, drug wars: what Cat told me
An explosive affidavit from a popular DJ who survived an attempted assassination has lifted the lid on a high-stakes world of drug-dealing centred on South Africa’s night-club scene.