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News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Risk of floods as severe thunderstorms hit 5 provinces, but hot in KZN
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms, hail, excessive lightning, and heavy rain that could lead to flooding in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, and the Free State.
Five teachers have died in suspicious hits in Ekurhuleni in three years
The recent murder of Tshepo Mankge, a teacher from Barcelona Primary School in Daveyton, brought to five the number of Ekurhuleni teachers murdered in ‘suspected hits’ in the past three years
‘Huge relief’ as students given loans in error get repayment reprieve
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
WATCH | Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni city manager in court on fraud and other charges
Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and city manager Kagiso Lerutla will spend three more nights in prison after their bail hearing was postponed to Thursday.
JSE SME programme drives growth as BoTong Civils reports 418% revenue jump
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has welcomed the fifth cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme, supporting high-growth companies in scaling operations, accessing funding and expanding into new markets
Strategic memory: Mexico’s template for the Global South
In Barcelona on 18/04/2026, Claudia Sheinbaum denied any diplomatic crisis with Spain over the conquest, shook hands with Pedro Sánchez at a summit defending democracy, and pivoted to indigenous strength. What looks like pragmatic reconciliation is actually a replicable model that will spread faster than anyone admits.
News24 | Children see parents being shot; Zama zamas rule by fear: Today’s top 7 stories
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Outcry after names removed from petition in Abdul Aziz Panjwani killing case
A public petition demanding arrests in the killing of Abdul Aziz Panjwani has been altered to remove the names of alleged suspects, raising concerns about transparency as conflicting accounts of the incident emerge
Watch: Skydiver crashes into jumbotron at US football game
A skydiver crashed into the massive scoreboard at Virginia Tech University’s stadium, dangling from a parachute before first responders carried out a rescue without injury.
ANALYSIS: Strategic pivot — Sibanye’s lithium play in Finland is a geographical masterstroke
Sibanye has aggressively diversified its asset base profile both geographically and geologically, giving rise to an interesting strategic confluence of market access.
‘Nkosi is a master of evading justice’: state
State argues that should Nkosi be released on bail he may interfere with evidence
Does the Protected Disclosures Bill propose a stronger shield for whistleblowers?
While the Bill marks meaningful progress, its impact will depend less on what it promises on paper and more on how accessible its protections are in practice.
Mercedes takes aim at BMW i3 with new electric C-Class
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric C-Class which, thanks to those short overhangs and coupé-like silhouette, is more GT fastback than a traditional three-box saloon.
Outrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with “great severity” the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands “swift” consequences.
How airtime vouchers, CCTV caught Cat
Gauteng detectives got their first break thanks to CCTV footage of the two alleged guns for hire at a shopping centre
Tshwane CFO denies ‘tender-fixer’ role in R2.9bn security contract
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi denied favouring certain security companies Madlanga witness Sergeant Fannie Nkosi sent to him
News24 | UAE foils Iran-linked terror plot, arrests 27 in major security operation
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said on Monday they arrested members of an Iran-linked group plotting “terrorist” acts in the country, attempting to recruit Emiratis and funnelling funds to “suspicious” foreign entities.