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BREAKING | Magashule asks court to reverse his ANC suspension... and suspend Ramaphosa instead

Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has asked a court to reverse his suspension and declare party president Cyril Ramaphosa suspended instead.

'It was hell' - daughter of KwaSizabantu preacher speaks out about abusive childhood

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CNA in crisis as board confronts controversial CEO

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Sanef shocked by Bathabile Dlamini's online attack on News24 journalist

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Only 27% of Western Cape residents over 60 have registered for Covid-19 vaccination

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Nafiz Modack and co-accused get ready to launch bail bid - the charges so far

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More news

EXPLAINER | Why SAA receivership doesn't need to be solvent

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Powerships: How the multibillion-rand tender was (legally) rigged

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LIVE

LIVE | Covid-19 in SA: Cases hit 1 605 252 as death toll rises to 55 012

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FRIDAY BRIEFING | Broken: SA's crime fighting crisis as budget cuts start to bite

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Former WP wing hopes to be SA rugby's most famous NFL export: 'Talent is never wasted'

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Special Features

Editors' Table | Zuma's day of reckoning: Will he finally go on trial?

12 May

News24's Covid-19 dashboard: Track the spread, recovery and mortality statistics here

10 Jan

THE ESKOM FILES | Exposing the criminal network responsible for SA's power crisis

04 May

Videos

WATCH | Editors' Table: Zuma's day of reckoning - will he finally go on trial?

13 May

PODCAST | Too Many Enemies: Episode 1 - the assassination of billionaire Wandile Bozwana

13 May

WATCH | Gauteng paramedics down tools over ongoing violent attacks

13 May

WATCH | FEEL GOOD: Raising the bar! How Soweto weightlifting club is changing lives via sport, education

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WATCH | Quick-thinking Joburg man thwarts phone snatching at petrol station

11 May

WATCH | DOCUMENTARY: The Cape of flames - it takes just one spark to ignite a catastrophe

11 May

WATCH | How face masks protect you against Covid-19

13 May

WATCH | Cop dog 'Mufasa' helps nab 3 suspects in possession of suspected stolen vehicle

10 May

WATCH | ANC NEC orders Ace Magashule to apologise for 'suspending' President Cyril Ramaphosa

10 May

Mpumelelo Mkhabela

is a former parliamentary and political correspondent for the Sunday Times and editor of the Sowetan. He works as an analyst in the private sector.

Mpumelelo Mkhabela | Dear Post Office, your job is to reinvent, not head to court

Mbhazima Shilowa

is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader.

Mbhazima Shilowa | Public sector wage negotiation stalemate: What can be done about it?

Melanie Verwoerd

is a political analyst, and a former ANC MP and South African Ambassador to Ireland. She is the author of The Verwoerd who Toyi-Toyied.

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Ralph Mathekga

is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and author of When Zuma Goes and Ramaphosa's Turn.

Ralph Mathekga | Magashule suspension: Cue the battle of the ANC branches

Adriaan Basson

is the editor-in-chief of News24, an award-winning journalist and author of Zuma Exposed, Enemy of the People, and Blessed by Bosasa.

Adriaan Basson | This is how it ends for Ace - not with a bang but a whimper

Karyn Maughan

is a specialist legal journalist and author of Lolly Jackson: When Fantasy Becomes Reality.

Karyn Maughan | Chief Justice Mogoeng's exit: How will the judiciary be impacted?

Qaanitah Hunter

is News24's political editor and the author of Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the Future of South Africa.

Qaanitah Hunter | Local government elections: Damned if we do, damned if we don't

Pieter du Toit

is News24's assistant editor for in-depth news, and the author of The Stellenbosch Mafia and Enemy of the People.

Pieter du Toit | Truth and reconciliation: The crucifixion of Frederik Willem de Klerk

John Matisonn

is the author of 'Cyril's choices: Lessons from 25 years of freedom in South Africa.

John Matisonn | New York is back - but, from Florida, Trump cracks the whip

Opinion and Analysis

Antony Altbeker | Justice system budget cuts: A look at some of the nuances

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Could NPA, Hawks, SIU and police budget cuts hurt prosecutions? We ask four experts

13 May

ANALYSIS | Law enforcement budget cuts could embolden those who would see citizens living in fear

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The Eskom Files

THE ESKOM FILES | WaBenzi and a house on Jamaican Music Street: Eskom exec's charmed life

12 May

WATCH | R178bn explained: This is how much money Eskom squandered on red-flagged tenders

10 May 2021

THE ESKOM FILES | From pastor to coal dealer: The many blessings of Eskom exec's lover

10 May

Lifestyle

The Bicycle Collectors: Las Madurasinghe

A Karoo ride inspired this collection of vintage bicycles, which now numbers 40.

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Billie Eilish was worried about going blonde after years of dying her hair

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Kia launches Sonet in SA: the latest crossover to take on the Urban Cruiser, EcoSport

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Trying to cut down on your meat intake? Experts suggest you should just look at it

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Local homeschooling mom proves it works as her son enrolls at university aged just 16

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WATCH | Natasha Joubert wows the crowd at Miss Universe national costume competition

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South Africa

THE ESKOM FILES | Exposing the criminal network responsible for SA's power crisis

The Eskom Files, an investigation by News24’s award-winning team of investigative journalists, reveals the enormity of corruption at SA's power utility.

04 May

Why it's not easy for public works dept to terminate agreements with Beitbridge contractors

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Two Gauteng cops face charges in human trafficking case

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Hawks raid Collins Chabane municipality over tender scandal worth R173m

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News24's Covid-19 dashboard: Track the spread, recovery and mortality statistics here

10 Jan

Sport24

Six Sale Sharks players - including Du Preez twins - could get Springbok call-ups, coach reveals

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has revealed that six of the English club's SA contingent are in contention to be called up by the Springboks for the...

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Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma spending 2 weeks with the Sharks

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LIVE

LIVE | Super Rugby Trans Tasman: Highlanders v Reds

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TV rugby pundits' plea: More power to the TMO!

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Players announce plan to keep All Blacks in Kiwi hands

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Fin24

Sasol sells 30% stake in Mozambique gas pipe for R5 billion

Sasol agreed to sell a 30% stake in a natural gas pipeline running from Mozambique to South Africa for as much as R5.1 billion as it shores up funds to pay down debt.

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Union says labour and local government still some distance apart in wage talks

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Cabinet approves two key energy bills

13 May

Sun International begins construction of R500m mall

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Cabinet hails SA-born billionaire's bid to boost local vaccine production

13 May

Business Insider

Cape Town wants you to register most – but not all – of your pets, by law

The City of Cape Town wants most pets, including cats and dogs, to be registered to beef up its animal protection efforts.

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Today’s business update – and where to get a Covid-19 shot in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

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Israeli ground forces are attacking Gaza, Israel says

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China reports its first new locally transmitted Covid cases in three weeks, sparking mass testing

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Where to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban

13 May

Channel24

Take a walk through Death Row Record's cool new virtual museum now

Fans get to visit the art gallery, "Legends of Death Row" exhibit, a gift shop and more. All this while listening to a playlist of some of the label's most notable...

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Selena's music sees increase in YouTube views after part two of Netflix series premieres

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The Woman in the Window star Amy Adams speaks to us about agoraphobia and 'missing people'

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This long-awaited thriller starring Amy Adams has finally arrived

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Tom Cruise on Mission: Impossible outburst 'I said, what I said'

13 May

World

Covid-19 lab leak theory cannot be ruled out, leading scientists say

The origin of the novel coronavirus is still unclear and the theory that it was caused by a laboratory leak needs to be taken seriously until there is a rigorous...

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Biden calls lifting of indoor mask rule 'great day'

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LIVE | Coronavirus: latest news on the Covid-19 virus pandemic

31 Mar

Israeli ground forces are attacking Gaza, Israel says

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China reports its first new locally transmitted Covid cases in three weeks, sparking mass testing

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Africa

Sasol sells 30% stake in Mozambique gas pipe for R5 billion

Sasol agreed to sell a 30% stake in a natural gas pipeline running from Mozambique to South Africa for as much as R5.1 billion as it shores up funds to pay down debt.

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Kenya leader's constitutional reform bid illegal, says court

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White people, dogs prioritised over saving black people in Mozambique attack - Amnesty International

13 May

Policeman beaten to death in Eid clashes in Congo

13 May

Ivorian prime minister in hospital in France with severe fatigue

13 May

Arts24

Madame Tussauds moves Prince Harry and Meghan waxworks from royals

A year after leaving their royal duties to move to Los Angeles, Madame Tussauds has now decided waxwork models of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan now belong in the...

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How Dirk Coetzee's unpublished memoir could break the apartheid police's code of silence

13 May

Phylicia Rashad returns to her alma mater Howard University as a dean

13 May

Why the US government asked Kim Kardashian to forfeit an ancient Roman sculpture

12 May

Broadway makes a comeback with Hamilton, Lion King and Wicked

12 May

W24

Trends are irrelevant but there's nothing quite like a classic coat to get you through the winter

Every season has its defining items and this winter is all about coats.

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Criticism is hurtful, but it may benefit you – here's how to deal with it

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Billie Eilish was worried about going blonde after years of dying her hair

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Scarlett Moffat DMs trolls and sends them contact details for mental health helpline

13 May

2 women who were told they look alike on social media but had never met find out they are twins

13 May

Wheels24

Magnite vs Sonet - SA buyers in for tough decision after Nissan, Kia launch new crossovers

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Admitting defeat? Daniel Ricciardo won't bet his house on winning F1 championship

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Toto Wolff: At least Formula 1 doesn't treat fans as poorly as football

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Reader's Ride | This ultra-rare Mazda RX-7 is what rotary-powered dreams are made of

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What you should know about the global chip shortage in cars

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Parent24

WATCH | Why pregnant Meghan Markle isn't having a baby shower

Markle doesn't feel an oversized baby shower with gifts is appropriate right now. She believes that there is too much strife in the world.

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5 things you need to teach your kids that they won't learn in school

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Local homeschooling mom proves it works as her son enrolls at university aged just 16

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'The injustice of forcing English schools to accept too many children': Teacher calls out the...

12 May

'Does anyone care?': Teacher writes fiery open letter in response to looming full capacity classes

05 May

Health24

Some Covid-19 'long-haulers' showing signs of fatigue, mood disorders three months after infection

In a study of 100 patients who were followed up on after recovery from Covid-19 infection, many reported unusual fatigue and "brain fog".

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Trying to cut down on your meat intake? Experts suggest you should just look at it

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The Woman in the Window star Amy Adams speaks to us about agoraphobia

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Your latest Covid-19 research and news

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Surfaces can be designed with antiviral properties to reduce the spread of Covid-19

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Tech

Google will help deliver Elon Musk's Starlink internet service under new deal

SpaceX will build Starlink ground stations at Google's data centers and tap into the tech giant's cloud infrastructure.

13 May

WhatsApp confirms it will gradually stop you messaging if you don’t accept a privacy policy

11 May

New electric vehicle charging research could allow drivers to power their cars as they drive

09 May

SpaceX's Starship prototype lands successfully – a big step towards Elon Musk's reusable mega-rocket

06 May

Aircraft will soon be voice-controlled in the next step towards self-flying planes

08 May

Ride24

Oakley expands Sutro range with Lite model

We test a new version of one of Oakley's most cherished cycling optics.

13 May

Canyon's Grizl is ready for the Karoo

13 May

How to race a R15k mountain bike and love it

11 May

The Bicycle Collectors: Las Madurasinghe

10 May

The cycling tool that saves you a lot of money

11 May

Food

3 recipes to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with family and friends

13 May 2021

Restaurants across the world: Navigating lockdowns, vaccines and possible new waves of COVID

13 May

Iconic South African liqueur takes gold medal in San Francisco

12 May

Celebrated 3-star Michelin restaurant removes all animal products from its menu - here's why

11 May

9 comforting casserole recipes to have on hand when the weather gets chilly

11 May

City Press

Home-grown Galela is causing a stir as the fight against Covid-19 intensifies

“The proof of the pudding is in the eating,” says Thami Mtshali, the inventor of Galela immune booster oil. Mtshali (56) was responding to criticism that his...

13 May

ANC Free State councillor likely to beat Magashule to apologise to Ramaphosa

13 May

The Super League may have gone down in flames, but there’s much to be learnt from the fire that...

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13 May

Mondli Makhanya | Remembering IFP's hand in the Swanieville massacre

12 May

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Hybrid Jobs of the Future: The Evolution of Careers

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Pivoting in crisis: How to build resilience and stay adaptable

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Property development conference to dig into critical public-private sector partnerships

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