News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: You’ve met the ‘Cat’, but who is Mike van Wyk?

Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. Source

News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Foggy morning, cloudy and warm with isolated thundershowers across SA

Morning fog is expected in most parts of the country. The day will be cloudy and warm, with isolated thundershowers in the afternoon, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

News24 | Mchunu returns to ANC NEC; Beheading accused refuses mental review: 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. Source

News24 | Can talks save SA’s NHI from a courtroom war?

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met with the SA Medical Association – one of the organisations taking him to court over the National Health Insurance Act – to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is also planning to meet with Business Unity South Africa, again, after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI. Source

News24 | WATCH | The moneyman: How Cat Matlala’s Mike van Wyk charmed EMPD’s Mkhwanazi

Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s web of influence stretched deep into the arms of law enforcement, but he was not a man alone. In his corner was Mike van Wyk. Source

News24 | Stabbing at march over ‘Nigerian king’ coronation sparks unrest in Eastern Cape city

What started off as a peaceful march in KuGompo City (formerly East London) over the claimed coronation of a “Nigerian king”, turned violent after a man was stabbed. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Nigeria: Jet Blast Damages United Nigeria Aircraft At Lagos Airport

[Leadership] A United Nigeria Airlines aircraft has been damaged in a ground incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MM2), Lagos, following a jet blast from a nearby aircraft. Source

Nigeria: Childhood Cancer Campaign Reaches 2,000 Students in 15 FCT Schools

[Leadership] The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has reached 2,198 students across 15 schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in what it described as an urgent effort to combat late diagnosis and reduce childhood cancer deaths in Nigeria. Source

South Africa: Joburg's CBD Is Quietly Becoming 'Education Town' - and It's Changing the City

[Our City News] For decades, Joburg's western CBD -- once home to the prestigious Johannesburg Stock Exchange, powerful mining houses and major bank headquarters -- has been slipping into a symbol of urban decay. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says

Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party. Source

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year. Source

Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy

Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

New hope for children with severe epilepsy

Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder. Source

Man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage

David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication. Source

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked. Source