Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes
A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government’s removal of the VAT exemption.
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News24 | Bill Clinton says he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein crimes
Former US president Bill Clinton said on Friday that he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and had stopped associating with the sex offender before they were revealed.
Tram derails in Milan, leaving one dead and dozens injured
The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.
Court orders businessman Calvin Mathibeli to apologise, retract claims against KZN police boss Mkhwanazi
Judge Sanele David Hlatshwayo found the statements defamatory and damaging, ordering their removal within 24 hours
Teen who boasted about killing boy, 14, detained
Ibrahima Seck, 14, was stabbed in the heart in Manchester while on his way to play football.
‘We were bullied for years before our son was killed’
The parents of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck say they were being harassed and bullied for years.
Why has the world’s first hydrogen double-decker fleet failed?
The multi-million pound project in Aberdeen was meant to be the future of clean public transportation.
CANDID REVIEW: Proteas Women fine-tune tactical blueprint ahead of T20 World Cup
The Proteas women are genuine contenders in international cricket and a side few opponents can afford to underestimate. Yet head coach Mandla Mashimbyi admits that ‘We haven’t been great on the field’.
Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party’s historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Damaging waves in Western Cape; thunderstorms persist in 4 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms in five provinces, damaging waves in the Western Cape, and hot and humid conditions in the Eastern Cape.
News24 | Iran, tariffs drive gold to seventh monthly gain, platinum at four-week high
Gold prices rose on Friday as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies and U.S.-Iran tensions underpinned the metal’s safe-haven appeal and put it on track for a seventh straight monthly gain.
News24 | Firefighters contain Bo-Kaap blaze fanned by strong winds
Strong winds fanned a fire above Military Road in the Bo-Kaap, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Mark Bosch said on Friday afternoon.
News24 | EFF guns for O’Sullivan; Hill-Lewis enters DA leadership race: 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.
US embassy in Israel says non-emergency staff can leave the country
Washington’s ambassador in Jerusalem reportedly told staff those wishing to leave should do so “today”.
Musk vs Mexico: when the world’s richest man picks a fight with a president
Elon Musk accused Mexico’s president of taking orders from cartel bosses. South Africans watching this play out have seen the script before.
Used hybrid sales drive South Africa’s new energy vehicle growth
In 2025, South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market saw a significant 73% growth, driven primarily by used hybrid sales, which accounted for 85% of the NEVs sold and showed a 76% increase from 2024.