News24 | Rand gains 25% in less than a year as Trump smothers the dollar
The rand strengthened to R15.79 against the dollar on Wednesday morning, marking a massive 25% improvement since its recent low of R19.74 in April 2025.
News24 | Paarl hospital fire was arson, police say as man is charged
A man has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with the fire at Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday.
News24 | Johannesburg Development Agency boss charged with money laundering, granted R50k bail
Johannesburg Development Agency boss and acting Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO Themba Mathibe was granted R50 000 bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesda
News24 | UPDATE | Minister orders review of parole decision for infamous Griekwastad murderer
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer for review.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe storms to hit 5 provinces; extreme heat in some regions
Gauteng, the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga, and western KwaZulu-Natal face possible afternoon thunderstorms, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned.
News24 | Board of inquiry launched into Iranian navy’s role in ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drill
The Department of Defence has announced a board of inquiry to investigate the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s navy in the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exerc
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: No more state deals for ‘Stuttgart’ company tied to Mashatile’s son
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Does the rand’s rally tilt the odds towards an interest rate cut?
If the Reserve Bank is optimistic about the rand’s current levels, it might move the interest rate cut forward to Thursday, from the currently expected March.
News24 | Area monitored for flare-ups after Hout Bay, Llandudno blaze finally put out
After battling for around 12 hours, Cape Town firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze that raged in Hout Bay and Llandudno.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Sweltering 40°C heat, damaging storms to lash SA
The South African Weather Service has urged people to take precautions as severe weather conditions, including dangerous thunderstorms and a persistent heatwave, are expected ac
