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South Africa

SACP’s Mapaila urges energy policy reform to boost Eskom capacity

Kunene urges govt to deploy Taxi Killings Task Team

200 left homeless due to fire in Hoedspruit, Limpopo

World

New typhoon bears down on Philippines days after deadly storm

News24 | Tornado kills five, injures more than 400 in Brazil

US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says

Africa

Panache, parades and power: Africa’s top shots

Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest

France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid fuel blockade

Business

The end of paid parental leave in South Africa

Say goodbye to these 8 cars in South Africa

Council launches winter energy cost support scheme

Politics

uMkhonto weSizwe veteran Reverend Moruti Maphatsoe passes away

Charging Gigaba is long overdue: Accountability Now

DA suspects political interference in Julius Mkhwanazi report delay

Sport

Higgins powers past Maguire to set up Wu final

Moremi’s 8th goal sends Pirates into Carling final

Fleetwood one behind Abu Dhabi leader Rai

Education

Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Officials on Partisan Email Messages

Virginia Teen Narrowly Defeats Former Civics Teacher in County Election

Lifestyle

Western Cape shines in Environmental Impact Assessment Awards

Hope, unity, equality: Siya Kolisi’s most inspiring speeches

‘Only one black person’: Springbok team gets backlash from fans

Entertainment

Future of the Irma Stern Museum: UCT and Trust’s new direction

Babalwa M’s viral performance: year-end fatigue or her signature style?

Monique Muller returns to social media post-arrest to support G20 Women’s Shutdown

Science/Tech

A Gene Editing Therapy Cut Cholesterol Levels by Half

South African motorists warned about speed cameras and roadblocks this festive season

Social media misinformation driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone they don’t need

Motoring

Gqeberha-built BAIC B30 gears up for South African introduction

Hybrid Jaecoo J5 confirmed for 2026 market launch in South Africa

PODCAST: What to expect from South Africa-bound Chery bakkie

Health

Pfizer to Acquire Obesity Drug Start-Up Metsera in $10 Billion Deal

The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves

The Wheel contestant meets her hero Joe Marler

Nature

News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan

News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?

News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects