Pope’s Africa visit risks legitimising despots
Pope Leo XIV wraps up his 11-day visit to four African countries this week – Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.
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One dead, six injured in Nürburgring race Verstappen had entered
Racing driver Juha Miettinen died and six others were injured on Saturday after a crash at the Adac 24h Nürburgring qualifiers that four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen was due to compete in
News24 | Ninety One sees SA opportunities in war volatility
Ninety One remains constructive on South African equities, saying the war in Iran has created opportunities to buy stocks at prices that are lower than justified by their earnings outlook.
The Rebirth of Ubuntu
The Rebirth of Ubuntu concert is proud to announce Capitec as its new headline sponsor. This partnership is rooted in Capitec and The Rebirth of Ubuntu’s shared values and commitment to supporting South African culture, creative industries, and youth development. Set to take place at the Joburg Theatre over two nights on the 29th and […]
SOWETAN | Protect schoolchildren from sexual predators
SA’s education system continues to grapple with a deeply troubling reality: sexual offences in schools remain an enduring threat, and very little progress has been made to safeguard pupils from predatory teachers.
Uganda’s coffee and gold exports fuel major trade boost
Gold price has surged due to geopolitical uncertainty
S’THEMBISO MSOMI | No need for military symbolism in SA politics
Why did the EFF deem it fitting to celebrate with a gun salute
Wembanyama stars for Spurs as Thunder and Celtics win
Victor Wembanyama stars on his NBA play-off debut as the San Antonio Spurs win, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics both make dominant starts to the post-season.
More agony for Galaxy as winless streak stretches to 10 games
Coach Beganovic rues blunt strike force after defeat to Bay
At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India
Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
Iran executes two men for ‘spy network’ ties to Israel
Judiciary reports convictions for ‘enmity against God’ and ties to hostile groups
Inside your second brain: How gut health controls rest of body
Gut problems often go unnoticed and could affect your overall health.
Seano Montwedi (10) captures hearts with his beats
Youngster graduates from pots and pans to a full-sized drum kit
News24 | Busisiwe Mavuso | Tourism offers an opportunity we can control amid global uncertainty
In the face of sinking economic growth forecasts across the world, tourism can lean against the trend, writes Busisiwe Mavuso.
News24 | Iran planning to boycott ceasefire talks over ‘unreasonable and unrealistic’ US demands
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after US President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.
From idea to expansion: Financing made easy even if you are not banking with us
Learn how business term loans support startup growth and use a loan calculator to estimate repayments before applying.
New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Footage online show vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
Row over classical music being ‘weaponised’ to disperse youths
Musicians are furious that the use of classical music to disperse groups is playing to stereotypes.
Johann Rupert has a R38 billion problem
Remgro, founded and chaired by billionaire Johann Rupert, has seen its trading discount increase from 6.5% to 45.9% over the past decade.
Challenges keeping King’s path fully open in south
Natural England says it will be challenging to keep King Charles’s coastal path fully open in parts of the south.