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Gauteng budget slated as ‘stagnant, reactive’
Civil groups and opposition criticise Maile’s budget
England’s Walker retires from international football
Experienced England defender Kyle Walker retires from international football with immediate effect.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Cape regions face heatwave, scattered showers, fog in other parts
Some parts of the country should prepare for wet weather, according to the South African Weather Service.
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 celebrates landmark success with presidential keynote and strong continental participation
The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers, ministers, investors, utilities and industry leaders from across the continent and around the world. Recognised as Africa’s premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba once again served as a...
Court hears millions of PlayStation players charged unfair download fees
The console maker is accused of charging fans “excessive” fees to obtain software from its official store.
Docklands bombing victim believes Gerry Adams played ‘major part’ in IRA
Jonathan Ganesh is one of three men bringing a civil trial against the former Sinn Féin leader in London.
LISTEN | Top club withdraws from future Soweto Marathon over unpaid prize money
Organisers of the Soweto Marathon ‘can’t be trusted’ after failing to pay winners four months on, according to one running club
News24 | Voter registration in June; Jooste mansion sold for R105m: 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.
Chessum starts in only change as England try to stop rot
Ollie Chessum’s inclusion in the back row is the only change to the starting XV as England attempt to turn things around after three straight defeats.
Home Affairs Minister sends a message to South Africans with green ID books
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the department aims to eradicate South Africa’s vulnerable green ID book, which has been linked to billions of rands in fraud.
News24 | Lufthansa to add Cape Town flights amid Emirates, Qatar Airways woes
Lufthansa said it’s adding flights to Asia and Africa amid increased long-haul demand, as customers seek alternatives to Middle East carriers like Emirates or Qatar Airways hamstrung by airspace closures at home.
Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September’s planned rise.
Free State principal drops case against pupil who stabbed him
The stabbing incident is said to have happened at Thabang Secondary School in Rammulotsi, in the Fezile Dabi region.
MaXhosa makes fashion statement with ‘custard’ moment
In a viral moment that was uniquely Mzansi, models poured the classic SA dessert onto the brand’s signature rug.
Eni Aluko wins Joey Barton libel case over X posts
Barton is told to pay the former England footballer more than £300k over two posts he made in 2024.