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Grime artist Skepta cleared of drug-driving charge
The charges are dismissed after a court hears an expert cannot be sure the reading was accurate.
Jewish man called ‘baby killer’ in antisemitic attack
The victim says he feared for his life after being assaulted and subjected to antisemitic abuse.
Great white sharks and tuna face overheating risk as oceans warm
Great white sharks, tuna and other warm-bodied fish burn nearly four times more energy than cold-blooded species, leaving them increasingly vulnerable as rising ocean temperatures shrink their habitats, a new study has found
From celebration to sorrow on the passing of ’Me Mulalo Ndwa
A moment meant to celebrate achievement at the University of the Free State turned to profound grief with the sudden passing of ’Me Mulalo Ndwa. Her loss is a heartbreaking reminder of both the fragility of life and the enduring impact of a young woman whose promise, dedication and spirit will remain with all who knew her.
SPACE ENGINEERING: The Artemis imperative — SA must look heavenward to alleviate its engineering skills crisis
As global interest in space grows, South Africa needs strategic initiatives in space engineering to address its skills shortage and solidify its industry presence.
BHEKISISA: Adolescent birth rates fall sharply across all provinces leaving researchers searching for explanations
New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It’s good news, even if it’s not clear why it’s happening.
From US‘s carnage to Israel’s apocalypse
The genocidal mentality of the US and Israel is a supremacist nexus of settler colonialism and endless wars. With Trump and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu presiding, the logic replicates with renewed force.
Lack of principled African leadership, action in Sudan
What began in April 2023 as a power struggle between the leaders of the SAF and RSF has evolved into widespread abuses, generating the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with more than 14 million people displaced and famine spreading
‘African tribe’ leader deported after eviction from Scots woodland
Kofi Offeh, who describes himself as King Atehene, has been deported to Ghana.
Like a movie: President appoints General Puleng Dimpane as acting police commissioner, to join acting police minister
Most of the top ranks of the police are now held by acting officers after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension.
WEATHER: Very cold, wet and windy conditions expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 24 April 2026.
Tanzania probe into 2025 election violence urges reconciliation and reforms
A Tanzanian commission investigating deadly unrest following the October 2025 general election has recommended national reconciliation, criminal investigations and fast-tracking a new Constitution by 2028
Doctor warned Nottingham attacker he would end up killing
However, Dr Faizal Seedat told the Nottingham Inquiry he did not actually believe Valdo Calocane would kill.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Another multibillion-rand Chinese energy project red-flagged
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | UPDATE | It is a party allowance not salary, says John Steenhuisen over top-up scandal
Political party duties cannot be treated as “work” or “employment” outside of Parliament, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has argued as the DA continues to grapple with the fallout from a leaked report showing that he and other party leaders were paid monthly stipends in addition to their state salaries.
Big clubs and big names – a summer of managerial upheaval awaits
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League.
Key Soweto derby logistics you need to know ahead of Sunday’s match
We unpack some of logistics and traffic control mitigation plans in place for Sunday’s derby at FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Joburg.