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Teen killer of schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to spend at least 13 years in custody
Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands.
News24 | PODCAST | Listen Up! The great national service debate
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.
News24 | Girl power on the global stage: Two SA pupils win bronze at science fair in Taiwan
Karabo Mpuru and Yu-Yao Chen are celebrating a remarkable achievement after both were awarded third prizes at the Taiwan International Science Fair this month.
Two boys stabbed in north London school
Two boys, 12 and 13, are in hospital while “urgent inquiries” are ongoing to locate a teenage suspect.
MINING INDABA 2026: Sibanye, Valterrra and JM team up to find new applications — and markets — for PGMs
A couple of things are at play here. PGM prices are currently on the rebound. But this is off a low base after being depressed for years – a state of affairs that is partly a consequence of the industry’s heavy exposure to the fate of the internal combustion engine, or ICE.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Why is Pick n Pay battling to Shop Rite?
Pricing, thrifty shoppers, better value elsewhere, a restrictive ownership model – there seem to be several things that really count against Pick n Pay, while Checkers can afford to play around with smart trolley tech.
FUNCTIONAL FUNGI: Brain boost or brand boost? The market momentum behind lion’s mane mushrooms
Lion’s mane mushrooms have become shorthand for cognitive health in the wellness industry, a product that promises sharper thinking, better memory and longevity. In South Africa, this enthusiasm is translating into a fast-growing niche market valued at millions of rand.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Johannesburg Water strike called off but supply crisis deepens
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Grand National ‘the dream’ for role model Aswat
Aamilah Aswat says racing in the Grand National is “still the dream”, having made history last week as the first black female British jump jockey to win a UK race.
WATCH | Ten things to know about Paul O’Sullivan’s first day at the ad hoc committee
From being a criminal lecturer who taught President Cyril Ramaphosa to a police reservist with a bullet in his spine, these are some of the bizarre things forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan told the ad hoc committee about his past on Tuesday
WATCH | Ten things you need to know about Paul O’Sullivan’s first day at the ad hoc committee
From being a criminal lecturer who taught President Cyril Ramaphosa to a police reservist with a bullet in his spine, these are some of the bizarre things forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan told the ad hoc committee about his past on Tuesday
News24 | Zimbabwe expects fastest growth in 14 years after IMF deal
Zimbabwe’s economy could grow at its fastest pace in 14 years after the nation secured a 10-month staff-monitored programme with the International Monetary Fund, its secretary for finance and economic development said.
MINING INDABA 2026: Strategic is the new critical for minerals in Africa
What’s more than critical? A thesaurus would say ‘dire’ or ‘imperative’, but Africa needs something stronger to capitalise on its raw material endowments – Strategic Minerals is what we’re calling it now.
Every business depends on nature and most are helping destroy it, landmark report warns
Biodiversity loss has become a systemic risk to the global economy, as businesses continue to profit from nature while failing to pay for the damage
The crime turning a South African township into a warzone
Illegal mining has plunged one of South Africa’s townships into lawlessness, violence and fear, with the problem starting to escalate across the country.
Afghan asylum seeker guilty of raping girl, 12
The 12-year-old victim was raped during an attack in Nuneaton.
Man guilty of murdering partner’s five-month-old baby
Jensen-Lee Dougal was described as a “happy baby” but died after suffering “catastrophic brain injuries”.