Day: March 18, 2026
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Key ‘hitmen’ in Murray, ‘Witness D’ murders and their tobacco industry links
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nigeria tightens security in Maiduguri after suicide attacks
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday’s suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Six-week-old baby killed, 17 people injured in Kempton Park collision
A six-week-old baby was killed, and 17 others were injured when two vehicles crashed into each other in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Thursday’s weather: Foggy morning, warm with isolated thundershowers across SA
Morning fog is forecast for most of the country, but it will be warm with isolated thundershowers in the afternoon, according to the South African Weather Service.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ingonyama Trust Board dissolved; Govt warns it can’t cushion fuel hike: Today’s top 7 stories
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.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Gold hits worst level in a month, extends long losing streak
Gold declined for a sixth day, its longest losing streak since late 2024, as surging energy prices and a hotter-than-expected inflation report added to speculation that the Federal Reserve will hold off from cutting interest rates this year.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANC bigwigs say they won’t allow ‘illegitimate’ US diplomat Bozell’s ‘disrespect’
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party will not tolerate “disrespect” from controversial US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UPDATE | Former judge John Hlophe returns as MK Party’s parliamentary leader
Former Western Cape High Court Judge John Hlophe has made a sensational return to the MK Party’s leadership fold.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA’s first biophotonics PhD leads Unisa’s push for science-driven solutions
The University of South Africa has placed one of the country’s leading scientists at the forefront of research aimed at addressing critical challenges, particularly those involving diagnostic systems.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US-Israeli strikes target Iran’s largest gas field, sparking fire at South Pars facility
US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian facilities at a major Gulf gas field on Wednesday causing a fire, Iranian state television reported.
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