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News24 | Where is Aserie Ndlovu? Police say there's progress in case of missing Pretoria journalist

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 7:15pm
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has expressed concern for the safety of journalists after the disappearance of Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli, in February.

News24 | Monday's weather: Fine and cool to warm for most parts of the country

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 6:29pm
Monday will be a fine and cool day with maximum temperatures across the country reaching the low to mid 20s, according to the South African Weather Service.

News24 | Govt in talks with the PIC over its investment in struggling Daybreak Foods

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 6:07pm
The government is "engaging" with the Public Investment Corporation about its investment in embattled state-owned poultry player Daybreak Foods, saying appropriate steps will be taken to protect stakeholder interests and ensure accountability.

News24 | Back to basics: Panyaza Lesufi outlines ANC's plan to reclaim Gauteng

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 6:01pm
The ANC's Gauteng provincial co-convener, Premier Panyaza Lesufi, says the ANC needs to go back to basics if it wants to reclaim its dominance in the 2026 local government elections.

News24 | 'Corruption has damaged our reputation': ANC sends heavyweights to bolster Western Cape

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 5:10pm
The ANC has deployed party heavyweights to the Western Cape in a bid to strengthen it ahead of the local government elections next year.

News24 | Kelly Smith has been found guilty, but where is Joshlin?

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 4:36pm
The court found that the state had proven beyond reasonable doubt that Kelly Smith was the mastermind behind the disappearance of her daughter.

News24 | ANC parliamentary caucus expresses strong anti-DA sentiment

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 4:13pm
The party summoned all its deployees in Parliament to the meeting to discuss several issues ahead of their return to Parliament on Tuesday.

News24 | Heartbreak in Knysna as racing driver dies at 15th Simola Hillclimb

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 3:54pm
What was meant to be one of the most exciting events of the year on the South African motorsport calendar has ended in heartbreak as racing driver Pieter Joubert died at the 15th Simola Hillclimb in Knysna on Sunday morning.

News24 | Rebecca Malope demands R1 million from P&G for 'unlawfully' using her image

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 3:05pm
She was seen happily advertising Ariel washing powder for years, but now gospel star Rebecca Malope is suing the brand for unlawfully using her image on its product.

News24 | Cardoso says Sundowns must treat Mothiba 'like crystal' as league crown draws near

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 2:34pm
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has described Lebogang Mothiba as a player who must be handled "like crystal" - fragile, precious, and full of promise - as the striker edges closer to a long-awaited return.

News24 | New fight brewing between ANC and DA

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 2:28pm
Cyril Ramaphosa calls on the DA to explain its aversion to transformation.

News24 | Mondli Makhanya | Dear ANC presidential hopefuls, you are chasing a mirage

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 2:16pm
Whoever wins the race between ANC presidential hopefuls will run a diminished party that will be just another player on the political scene.

News24 | Mbeki slammed as 'selfish' in opposing lawsuit seeking justice for apartheid-era crimes

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 1:54pm
The lawsuit is anchored on allegations of a secret deal between the ANC and apartheid generals that there would be no apartheid-era crime prosecutions.

News24 | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 1:44pm
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.

News24 | SA's DRC foot soldiers only see a small slice of the pay pie

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 1:28pm
While the SADC allocated R108 000 per soldier per month in allowances, many foot soldiers received a fraction of that. This state of affairs has led to great frustration and disillusion among the South African foot soldiers.

News24 | Brian Kantor | What SA can learn from 1980s America

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 12:38pm
What makes a country great? In economic terms, it’s all about the efficient use of capital. Brian Kantor looks at the lessons for SA from the US in the 1980s.

News24 | First of SA soldiers exit DRC, with more troops expected to withdraw this week - SANDF

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 12:16pm
The first of South Africa’s soldiers have safely withdrawn from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

News24 | Vocal royalty Bassie dominates star-studded 2025 Metro FM Music Awards

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 11:53am
The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards dazzled at Mpumalanga’s Mbombela Stadium, honouring South Africa’s crème de la crème of music talent. Vocal powerhouse Bassie emerged as the night's queen, scooping three awards.

News24 | Tequila vs spirit cooler: Booze brand must change misleading label, ad watchdog demands

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 11:08am
The Advertising Regulatory Board has ordered alcohol brand Cactus Jack to change its labelling within 90 days, after ruling it misled customers into thinking they were purchasing pure tequila instead of just a spirit cooler.

News24 | Wendy Knowler Win of the Week | The floral flop that Netflorist insisted was 'correct'

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 11:02am
When one of his employees suffered a personal loss, Cape Town businessman Paul Francis ordered a R700 bouquet of flowers to be sent to him via Netflorist. But what was delivered came as an unpleasant surprise, writes Wendy Knowler.