News24 | SA government urges citizens to evacuate Middle East, heavy attacks expected to persist

The South African government has issued an urgent call for its citizens currently in the Middle East for non-essential travel to evacuate the conflict-stricken region, as heavy attacks are expected to continue. Source

News24 | Thursday’s weather: Storms in Northern Cape, Free State, thundershowers across SA

The South African Weather Service has warned of extreme weather in parts of the Northern Cape and Free State with severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and damaging winds in the region, which could lead to flooding. Source

News24 | Eastern Cape education dept suspends Dale College headmaster

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has suspended embattled Dale College headmaster Craig Hatches. Source

News24 | SEE | The world’s longest zipline in Caledon will make you feel like Superman

Riaan Manser recounts how the world’s longest zipline came to be built in Caledon, the South Africans who helped turn the idea into reality, and why the 3km ride makes you feel like Superman. Source

News24 | Govt launches task team to tackle counterfeit booze as cases raise health concerns

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has quietly set up a departmental task team to investigate the macro-manufacturing of counterfeit alchohol. Source

News24 | What are News24 readers cooking? These were the top bookmarked recipes in February

In February News24 readers were craving nostalgic flavours, cheese pulls and bakes that made the last days of summer feel like an occasion. 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

Senegal: Sonko Sets Stage for Showdown With Diomaye, Signals Pastef Ready to Return to Opposition

[The Point] Ousmane Sonko on Sunday sharply escalated political tensions within Senegal's ruling camp, openly preparing his militants for a possible confrontation with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and even a return to the opposition if what he described as PASTEF's governing principles are undermined. Source

Nigeria: Tinubu Swears in Tunji Disu As 23rd Inspector-General of Police

[Vanguard] ABUJA -- President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Tunji Disu, officially making him the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Source

Nigeria: Davido and Chioma Vacation in Hawaii Amid Former's N1billion Lawsuit

[Leadership] Nigerian singer David Adeleke, alias Davido, and his wife, Chioma, were enjoying quality time in Honolulu, Hawaii, unbothered about the 1 billion Naira lawsuit filed against the singer by the mother of his daughter, Imade, Sophia Momodu. 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

'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones. Source

Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say. Source

Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues

An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state. 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

Gemma Oaten on eating disorders

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio Source

DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty. Source

Under-fire Nottingham maternity services still need to improve

Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history. Source