Month: November 2025
News24 | BBC ‘sincerely regrets’ Trump doccie editing, but rejects $1bn defamation lawsuit
Britain’s public broadcaster, the BBC, has apologised to Donald Trump for editing a speech to make it look like he had advocated violence, seeking to ward off the United States president’s threat of legal action.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US Defence Secretary Hegseth announces Southern Spear to defend ‘America’s neighbourhood’
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has formally announced the launch of a US military operation to target so-called “narco-terrorists” as Washington’s large-scale build-up of troops, warships and fighter jets continues in Latin America.
Continue ReadingNews24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Racing against race: The DA’s dilemma as local government elections loom
With the local government elections not that far away, the DA faces mounting challenges to break beyond its 20% support ceiling, as it battles perceptions of white control as the Patriotic Alliance gains ground in municipal wards around the country.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers
Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Over 150 Palestinian refugees denied entry and stranded at OR Tambo airport
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding at OR Tambo International Airport, where more than 150 Palestinian refugees reportedly seeking asylum in South Africa have been denied entry and left stranded on an aircraft.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Internet freedom declines as Western countries follow authoritarian strategies
Internet freedom declined in both the United States and Germany as Western democracies joined authoritarian states in imposing growing restrictions online, an annual survey by Freedom House said.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide
Elon Musk’s Starlink, whose internet services have been utilised by Myanmar scam centres, has seen its use across the country plummet since the end of September, according to estimates from regional internet registry Apnic.
Continue ReadingNews24 | OPINION | Hey, Parliament, our kids are getting addicted to vapes. Let’s put an end to it
While we’ve been arguing about the merits of electronic cigarettes as “safer” alternatives to tobacco and the fantastical need for a multitude of vape flavours, our children are getting addicted. Pulmonologist Richard van Zyl-Smit says it’s time to put an end to the discussions and...
Continue ReadingNews24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Lawless lawmen? Inside the AmaPanyaza saga, with Khaya Koko
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead and this is the South African story.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts; hot conditions persist in Western Cape
Thundershowers are expected in most parts of the country, but warm to hot conditions are expected in the Western Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.
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