Day: March 12, 2026
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Mmusi Maimane on the DA’s ‘toxic’ politics and why the N2 wall won’t work
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Soldiers pounce on illegal mining in Randfontein, forcing zama zamas to flee empty-handed
SA National Defence Force soldiers were active in Randfontein, Gauteng on Thursday, attempting to dismantle illegal mining activities.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UPDATE | ACDP launches bid to remove Nelson Mandela Bay mayor
The ACDP has filed a motion of no confidence in under-pressure Nelson Mandela Bay Metro ANC Mayor Babalwa Lobishe.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ex-Steinhof exec pleads guilty; Shibiri ‘loan’ for alcohol, says Cat: Today’s top 7 stories
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Continue ReadingNews24 | Friday’s weather: Flooding in Mpumalanga, Limpopo as extreme heat grips 3 provinces
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain that could cause localised flooding across the Lowveld of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, while extreme heatwave conditions threaten the Western Cape, Northern Cape and parts of the Eastern Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | ActionSA seeks mandatory minimum sentences for corruption in ‘zero-tolerance’ bill
ActionSA announced its Zero-Tolerance Corruption Bill on Thursday, the second of its anti-corruption reform agenda, which the party says will “end the culture of consequence-free looting”.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: Sanlam bets big on India, oil market jitters and Virgin Active pumps up the jam
This is Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, a weekly News24 podcast that respects your time and intelligence.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Arab countries condemn Israel’s continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have condemned Israel’s continued closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for the 12th consecutive day.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Senegal lawmakers back tougher anti-LGBTQ+ law
Parliament approved legislation doubling prison sentences and increasing fines for same-sex relations. Activists say the move reflects a broader push for stricter anti-LGBT laws in the region.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANC appoints axed former minister Nkabane as deputy chief whip in Parliament
The ANC has appointed Nobuhle Nkabane as its deputy chief whip in Parliament. She replaces party veteran Doris Mpapane after the latter was elected as chairperson of the newly-constituted portfolio committee on the Presidency.
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