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News24 | 15 people killed in head-on collision between bakkie and taxi in Eastern Cape

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 10:44am
Fifteen people have died in a head-on collision between two vehicles in the Eastern Cape.

News24 | 'They're performing like animals' says Bucs mentor Riveiro after Soweto derby comeback win

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 9:54am
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro praised his players for their consistent composure and resilience that saw them bounce back from a goal down to beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in their Soweto derby league outing on Saturday.

News24 | Oh, what Aphelion? SA Weather Service debunks 'colder than ever' hoax message

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 9:39am
The South African Weather Service has said a weather notification currently circulating, which warns South Africans of colder temperatures, is fake.

News24 | Growing Brics group shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 7:19am
Brazil condemns trade protectionism in chair statement while disagreements over UN reform hinder joint declaration.

News24 | Godongwana ready for input from GNU partners ahead of Budget 3.0

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 6:51am
Godongwana's third budget speech will be delivered on 21 May, and according to him, this time it will include "thorough consultations with all political parties" in the GNU.

News24 | Schweinsteiger finds his voice in Shosholoza, urges SA to never lose its football DNA

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 5:00am
Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to South Africa for the first time since the 2010 World Cup as part of the UEFA Champions League trophy tour, reconnecting with local fans and reflecting on the tournament's lasting impact.

News24 | Dead constables: 'Foul play cannot be ruled out'

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 4:34am
A highway patrol officer has questioned why there was not a single call about the accident or and there were not any noticeable objects indicating a serious impact in line with the damage to the vehicle.

News24 | 'Exclude the rich and foreign nationals from RAF claims' – Collins Letsoalo

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 4:34am
Collins Letsoalo, the CEO of the Road Accident Fund, wants its fund to benefit the poor against reckless drivers who, he says, are indemnified from being sued for causing accidents.

News24 | ‘Parliament is our last hope to save Safa from going down’ - Gladwin White

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 4:30am
Gladwin White tells City Press that the committee needs to come down hard on the cash-strapped organisation to save it from going down the drain.

News24 | 'Don't provoke me!': Militant Nabi lashes out after Chiefs' double derby disappointment

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 10:28pm
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was left fuming when asked why he is still the right guy to lead the club in what has been a dismal season – and it was only made worse by losing twice to Orlando Pirates.

News24 | Warren Buffett to retire this year, wants Greg Abel to take over

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 9:40pm
Influential billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday he would retire from leading his Berkshire Hathaway business group by the end of the year and that he would recommend his chosen successor Greg Abel to take over.

News24 | Police arrest woman, 27, for allegedly burning down home of convicted criminal Kelly Smith

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 9:13pm
Police arrested a 27-year-old woman accused of setting alight the wooden shack of convicted criminal Racquel "Kelly" Smith in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay, on Friday night.

News24 | Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 9:06pm
Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results.

News24 | Cape Town police officer shot dead inside vehicle, admin clerk killed in separate shooting

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 8:05pm
A 31-year-old off-duty police officer was shot and killed inside her vehicle close to a primary school in Langa. A few hours later, a police admin clerk was shot dead in nearby Athlone.

News24 | Kagiso Rabada suspended after positive recreational drugs test forced his IPL exit

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 7:11pm
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who admitted that a positive recreational drugs test forced his early exit from this year's Indian Premier League, has been provisionally suspended.

News24 | Pirates double up over Amakhosi as league title flame refuses to die

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 6:12pm
Orlando Pirates still have a league mountain to climb in terms of overhauling Mamelodi Sundowns, but they made sure they stay in the fight with a hard-earned and well-deserved 2-1 win over rivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

News24 | 'We will discipline you': Mbalula warns supporters fronting Mashatile's presidential campaign

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 6:04pm
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has firmly dismissed any discussions around succession, urging supporters of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's presidential campaign to exercise patience and refrain from pushing the agenda prematurely.

News24 | OPINION | Fostering freedom, dignity, and collective growth: SA's journey toward healing

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 6:00pm
Building a human bridge over the harmful racial divide, means to foster understanding, empathy, and connection between individuals from diverse race groups and distinct cultural backgrounds, writes Ian Fuhr.

News24 | The man to beat: Simbine wins 100m in photo finish thriller with Kishane Thompson

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 5:00pm
Akani Simbine won a thrilling 100m in a photo finish on Saturday at the second Diamond League meeting of the season.

News24 | Liqui Fruit ordered to change wording about local farms

Sat, 03/05/2025 - 4:40pm
The Advertising Regulatory Board has instructed PepsiCo-owned Liqui Fruit to remove or amend wording on its website that implies the fruits it uses are all sourced from local farms, ruling this is misleading.