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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.
Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 21 February-27 February 2026
The First Thing newsletter’s Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal
Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC’s culture and media editor writes.
News24 | These are the MPs who will oversee the Presidency
Political parties have appointed senior members to serve on the new committee overseeing the Presidency.
FIFA World Cup: 104 days to go, 104 matches in store!
The FIFA World Cup is upon us, and today marks exactly 104 days before the global showpiece in Mexico, Canada and the US.
South Africa’s richest city gets out the begging bowl
South Africa’s richest city is in talks with the National Treasury to address mounting financial troubles ahead of local government elections expected to be the most closely contested in Johannesburg’s history.
News24 | KZN security boss ordered to retract, take down statements against Mkhwanazi
Businessman Calvin Mojalefa Mathibeli has been ordered to retract defamatory statements he made on social media and repeated in radio and TV interviews.
Starmer says he will fight on after by-election defeat to Greens
The result – in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years – has renewed criticism of Sir Keir’s leadership from Labour MPs.