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An Eastern Cape taxi boss, who was suspected of being behind the killing of two police officers in Mthatha, has died following a shootout with police on Tuesday.

Lions utility back Erich Cronje is targeting a Springbok call-up for the end-of-year tour after impressing during a training week with the world champions.

In the latest controversy over the submission of candidate lists for the November local government elections, the DA launched court action against the Electoral Commission of South Africa and four political parties, arguing that their proportional representation lists are unconstitutional and should be set aside.

In the latest controversy over the submission of candidate lists for the November local government elections, the DA launched court action against the Electoral Commission of South Africa and four political parties, arguing that their proportional representation lists are unconstitutional and should be set aside.

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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.

A new US survey is highlighting how fertility influences women's relationships – and Gen Z appears to be feeling pressure to procreate earlier than many might expect.

South African investigative journalist Roshan Micah Reddy has been released by Djiboutian authorities after four days in intelligence custody.

South African investigative journalist Roshan Micah Reddy has been released by Djiboutian authorities after four days in intelligence custody.

Convicted murderer Petrus Hendrik van Rooyen’s claims of remorse crumbled under cross-examination in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban on Tuesday, as prosecutor Advocate Vasi Chetty exposed how he left his lover’s body to decompose.

Convicted murderer Petrus Hendrik van Rooyen’s claims of remorse crumbled under cross-examination in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban on Tuesday, as prosecutor Advocate Vasi Chetty exposed how he left his lover’s body to decompose.

US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran ‌from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if no deal is reached ⁠to end the conflict.

Three men have been shot and killed in KTC informal settlement in Gugulethu, Cape Town on Tuesday morning, with police investigating a possible link to an alleged robbery involving fibre installation workers in the area.

Three men have been shot and killed in KTC informal settlement in Gugulethu, Cape Town on Tuesday morning, with police investigating a possible link to an alleged robbery involving fibre installation workers in the area.

Cape Town-born Mila Smith has released her debut album, ‘Not My Circus’, a nine-track journey that opens with satirical pop-punk energy and closes with quiet vulnerability.

Grant beneficiaries complain of unauthorised funeral cover deductions from their pensions, as well as long queues, insufficient toilets and slow service at Sassa offices.

Tembisa-born hitmaker and entrepreneur DJ Shimza has become one of South Africa’s most formidable global cultural exports. Yet, no matter how vast the international stage grows, his feet remain firmly planted on home soil.

Western Cape police are scanning through CCTV footage detailing events that took place before and after 73-year-old Mariette Mouton was robbed and violently attacked inside her home in Republic Street in Bredasdorp on Monday.

Western Cape police are scanning through CCTV footage detailing events that took place before and after 73-year-old Mariette Mouton was robbed and violently attacked inside her home in Republic Street in Bredasdorp on Monday.

Taxi tycoon Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni claims that – when he told an associate “we are in charge of the streets” in a June 2025 WhatsApp – it was a “personal motivation to a healthy lifestyle” and had no criminal undertones.