News24
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News24 is a South African news outlet that covers local and international news, including crime, politics, and current events.
- 36 stories today
- 39/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Business
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- News24 | Saturday’s weather: Cloudy, cool and cold across SA, with light rain in partsSouth Africa experiences cloudy, cool, and cold weather with light rain in several regions, including parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.
- News24 | Ramaphosa launches urgent bid to stay Phala Phala impeachment inquiryPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated an urgent application to stay his impeachment inquiry, citing concerns that hearings might begin before his court review is resolved.
- News24 | Bafana’s World Cup hopes wobble; Fuel prices tipped to drop in July: Today’s top 7 storiesSouth Africa faces multiple issues including a collapsed testimony by a traffic chief, a World Cup loss for Bafana Bafana, expected fuel price drops, and a humanitarian crisis with foreign nationals seeking refuge.
- News24 | WATCH | Bafana legends speechless after ‘worst performance under Broos’South Africa's Bafana Bafana team suffered a 2-0 defeat against Mexico in their World Cup opener, with players and legends expressing shock at the performance and criticism of coach Hugo Broos's tactics and team selection.
- News24 | SA diesel imports from US hit record 5 million barrels since Iran warSouth Africa's diesel imports from the US have reached a record 5 million barrels since the Iran war, with the US becoming a major supplier due to disrupted supplies from the Middle East and Ukraine.
- News24 | SpaceX lifts off in record Wall Street debutSpaceX made its Wall Street debut with a record $75 billion initial public offering, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and valuing the company at nearly $1.8 trillion.
- News24 | Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelensky saysUkraine raises military pay and seeks foreign fighters as part of defense spending increase, backed by a €90 billion EU loan.
- News24 | South African dive instructor receives 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder AwardSilindile 'Mama Sli' Mbuyazi will be honored with the 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award for her work in ocean education and conservation, having trained over 150 divers and promoting water safety in her community.
- News24 | Last-minute US Supreme Court order halts Alabama nitrogen gas executionUS Supreme Court blocked Alabama's nitrogen gas execution of inmate Jeffery Lee, citing constitutional concerns and following UN condemnation of the method.
- News24 | ‘Brother, mentor, and friend’: Beloved Stellenbosch-based artist Portchie dies at 62Stellenbosch-based artist Portchie, known for his colorful paintings and sculptures, died at 62 after an illness. His work was exhibited in London, and he was described as a beloved mentor and friend.
- News24 | Peace hopes lift rand as oil tumblesThe rand strengthened against the dollar after US President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, while oil prices fell and inflation is expected to rise.
- News24 | The night Sung Kang turned Cape Town into a ‘Drifter’ park off frenzySung Kang, known for Fast and Furious, promoted his film Drifter at a car event in Cape Town, engaging with local car enthusiasts and highlighting the unifying power of car culture.
- News24 | Fuel prices on course to drop in July – even though levy will be back to normal
- News24 | SSSSEE | 45kg python rescued – and biting again – after brutal attack on farmA 45kg southern African python named Desirée was rescued after being brutally beaten and is recovering at a Johannesburg wildlife hospital, showing signs of improvement including biting staff. She was airlifted due to severe injuries, and her recovery highlights the community's effort to save her.
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