BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Who’s afraid of El Niño?
The ‘fine and mild’ beauty of this wonderful change of season just might be overshadowed by fears of an El Niño year, particularly given South Africa’s widespread water problems.
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Eastern Cape scholar transport operators to down tools on Wednesday over nonpayment
Aggrieved scholar transport operators will on Wednesday forge ahead with their protest over nonpayment by the provincial government.
News24 | Musk faces off with OpenAI in court over broken promises
Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman faced off in a California federal court on Tuesday in a blockbuster trial that could have far-reaching consequences for the AI industry and oblige the ChatGPT maker to profoundly revamp its business.
America’s special relationship ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King’s state visit.
PERSONAL FINANCE : The car finance maze — and how to choose your way out
Buying a car should feel like freedom. Instead, the finance conversation often feels like stepping into a maze where every turn comes with a different monthly payment and a new acronym. Balloon finance, residuals, Guaranteed Future Value, and even leasing arrangements…
Iran offers crude oil supply to South Africa amid conflict
US sanctions and compliance risks cloud Pretoria’s response to Tehran’s offer
Iran offers crude oil supply to South Africa amid conflict shock
US sanctions and compliance risks cloud Pretoria’s response to Tehran’s offer
What to know about the R12.5b border redevelopment project
Minister of home affairs Leon Schreiber announced on Tuesday the successful bidders for the redevelopment of SA’s six busiest land ports of entry
AG concerns about Ekurhuleni and Tshwane finances — warns of environment ‘prone to abuse’
Audit reveals systemic failures in supply chain processes and legislative compliance
Tshwane metro deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini denies Sergeant Nkosi captured CFO Gareth Mnisi
Three officials — TMPD deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini, Sergeant Fanie Nkosi and CFO Gareth Mnisi — have been implicated in orchestrating approval of a list of security companies for a R2.9 billion contract
Dances with Wolves star Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
Hongqi eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion
Hongqi is negotiating with Stellantis to produce EVs in Spain by 2028.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, rain in 3 provinces; cloudy, cool in rest of SA
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, which may lead to localised flooding in parts of the North West, Free State and Northern Cape, while damaging waves my develop along the coastline in parts of the Eastern Cape.
Brown Mogotsi seeks recusal of Madlanga evidence leader
Brown Mogotsi wants advocate Matthew Chaskalson to recuse himself as evidence leader during his evidence before the Madlanga commission
Govt extends fuel reduction levy on petrol, cuts diesel surcharge to zero
Motorists face further hefty fuel price increases despite government interventions
News24 | Israel says has ‘no territorial ambitions’ in Lebanon, despite evacuations
Israel on Tuesday said it was not seeking to take territory in Lebanon, as its military issued a wave of new evacuation warnings for towns and villages in the battle-scarred south.
Mbali Shinga thrown lifeline after NFP reverses expulsion decision
The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition government
News24 | R285m textbook tender probe; SIU links editor to lottery funds: 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.
France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested
Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.
GROUNDUP: The mystery of the Chinese trawlers arrested at sea amid ‘fishing activity’ in Algoa Bay
Four offences seem to have been committed but only one fine was imposed by the fisheries department.