On Wednesday, the Special Investigating Unit implicated well-known South African fashion designer Thula Sindi in its irregular grant payments probe with National Lotteries Commission (NLC). According to the SIU, Sindi, alongside renowned actor and friend Terry Pheto, were some of the beneficiaries of funds from a R5 million grant meant…
The Patriotic Alliance's top brass has moved to suspend the Beaufort West mayor after allegations that he assaulted his fiancée. The party confirmed to News24 that PA leader Gayton McKenzie had instructed Ebenezer Botha to resign.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening. With the country’s budget deficit totalling almost R300 billion in 2023, President Ramaphosa is expected to update the country on government’s progress in addressing slow economic growth and on the plans to address the…
Mbali Ntuli, founder of Groundwork Collective, is using innovative ways to get young people registered to vote. Ahead of the IEC's final voter registration weekend, Ntuli is encouraging young people to make their voice heard. Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion Qaanitah Hunter in conversation with Mbali…
Curro's Cooper College, in Northriding Johannesburg, obtained a 50% matric pass rate in the 2023 results. Curro is an independent school network that owns over 180 schools in South Africa and is considered to be one of the most expensive private schools in the country. Eleven of Cooper College's 23…
New political party Rise Mzansi is launching its manifesto on Saturday. But what is this new kid on the block promising to offer South Africa? Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, in conversation with Rise Mzansi's leader, Songezo Zibi, on why the party wants South…
The South African Revenue Service has opened a criminal case against Phala Phala buffalo buyer Hazim Mustafa, who President Cyril Ramaphosa told various investigators handed $580 000 in cash to his farm manager in December 2019. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 senior investigative reporter Kyle…
South Africa's genocide lawsuit hearing in the International Court of Justice against Israel is set to continue and conclude on Friday, with Israel expected to make its counterarguments. South Africa has approached the international court to persuade it to order Israel to halt its military attack on Gaza. News24's Mihlali…
South Africa is, on Thursday, set to present its genocide lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to persuade the ICJ to order the country to halt its military attack on Gaza. The delegation, led by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, consists…
Former president Jacob Zuma, in December, announced that he was pledging support for a new political party called the uMkhonto WeSizwe, and has since been attending the party's campaigning events in parts of the country. However, this surprising political move by Zuma has left many questioning what this means for…
The husband of a director of one of four companies contracted to pay National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances to students allegedly paid R1 million towards a South African Communist Party (SACP) conference. This is contained in an Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) report. OUTA has been investigating the…
The husband of a director of one of four companies contracted to pay National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances to students allegedly paid R1 million towards a South African Communist Party (SACP) conference. This is contained in an Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) report. OUTA has been investigating the…
In today’s episode, News24 investigative reporter Azarrah Karrim breaks down the City of Joburg’s R2.6 million price tag event. We also speak to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick on what we know so far in the Kirsten Kluyts murder case. And News24 deputy lifestyle editor Kaunda Selisho gives a…
On Monday, the husband of a KZN reverend who was murdered in 2021, appeared in court accused of her murder. Liezel de Jager, who was a reverend at the NG Kerk Suidkus in Amanzimtoti, was found dead in her driveway in October of 2021 after coming from a jog. News24's…
On Sunday, police said they'd arrested a 21-year-old man for the murder of 34-year-old teacher Kirsten Kluyts. Kluyts was killed while participating in a running event in Parkmore, Sandton, in late October. News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick for more on the case.
As the United Nation's largest climate summit kicks off this week, News24 sustainability reporter Lameez Omarjee will chat with climate scientist Dr Chris Trisos to find out how it impacts South Africa and its climate future.
Khaya Koko, News24’s senior politics reporter, joins us in our Johannesburg studio to explain government’s response to allegations of rand manipulation by several local and international banks. Specialist legal writer at News24 Karyn Maughan joins us on the line to discuss why the state failed gather evidence on time for…
News24 understands two of the three suspects accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm in 2020 were interviewed by the president's head of security, Wally Rhoode. Still, the president's protection team failed to ensure they were charged. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to…
It has emerged that the man suspected to have killed 34-year-old teacher Kirsten Kluyts left the scene with her clothing. Kluyts was murdered while participating in a running event in Parkmore, Sandton, in late October. Police are still searching for the man who was seen walking away from the area,…
20 Nov 2023
8 min
20 – 40
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