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News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms in most parts as heatwave persists in Eastern Cape

17 Mar 2026 - 16:28:54

Severe thunderstorms, which may lead to flooding, hail and strong winds, are forecast for parts of the Free State, North West, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

National News

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News24 | Let it flow: Simple fix dissolves dirty water worries for 3 000 Eastern Cape homes

17 Mar 2026 - 09:57:47

In Cwebeni village, Eastern Cape, 38-year-old Nosalathiso Petshana used to race against dawn, rushing to the river before animals muddied the water that was her family’s only source for drinking, cooking, and washing. Source

National News

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News24 | Quick and easy cheesy chicken wraps

17 Mar 2026 - 08:54:08

Flavourful, filling and wholesome, these wholewheat wraps are packed with juicy chicken and fresh, crunchy extras. Source

National News

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News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: 98 then 94, now 97% complete! Will Jozi’s forensic super lab finally open?

16 Mar 2026 - 17:00:29

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

National News

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News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Warning of thunderstorms leading to flooding, hail in 4 provinces

16 Mar 2026 - 16:29:28

Severe thunderstorms resulting in flooding, hail and strong winds are expected in parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape, North West, and Eastern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

National News

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News24 | Eastern Cape man arrested after girlfriend’s body found in suitcase

16 Mar 2026 - 16:21:56

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Maletswai (Aliwal North) on Sunday. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

21 Jul 2020 - 16:30:00

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

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

21 Jul 2020 - 16:04:00

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

Business & Finance

IOL Business

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

21 Jul 2020 - 15:13:42

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

Africa

AllAfrica

Kenya: Ruto, Gachagua Trade Body Shaming Jabs As 2027 Race Turns Ugly

17 Mar 2026 - 17:44:35

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The political rivalry between President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua has taken a personal turn, with the two leaders now trading remarks that observers say amount to body shaming. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Nigeria: Presidency Flags 'Fake' Trump Post On Tinubu, Borno Attacks

17 Mar 2026 - 17:38:31

[Vanguard] The Presidency has refuted a widely shared screenshot claiming to show a tweet by US President Donald Trump criticising Bola Tinubu over the security situation in the North-East, describing it as entirely false. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

South Africa: Missing Joburg Mayoral Chains and Sword Found - - but Questions Remain

17 Mar 2026 - 16:37:34

[Our City News] The mystery surrounding the City of Joburg's historic mayoral chains and the Freedom Regiments Sword has partially been resolved after opposition councillors were recently allowed to inspect some of the artefacts during an oversight visit to a bank vault. Source

Sport

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Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

30 Nov 2020 - 09:48:30

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

Sport

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

30 Nov 2020 - 09:27:29

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

Sport

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

30 Nov 2020 - 08:55:44

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

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

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

05 May 2025 - 17:49:02

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

Sci/Tech

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

03 May 2025 - 15:09:45

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

Sci/Tech

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

23 Apr 2025 - 12:21:35

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

World

BBC World

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

17 Mar 2026 - 18:43:34

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby". Source

World

BBC World

What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?

17 Mar 2026 - 18:35:29

US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route. Source

World

BBC World

Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine

17 Mar 2026 - 18:10:06

Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

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

29 Nov 2020 - 09:00:06

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

Motoring

Wheels24

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

29 Nov 2020 - 09:00:06

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

Motoring

Wheels24

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

29 Nov 2020 - 04:30:03

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

Health

BBC Health

Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule

17 Mar 2026 - 17:36:28

Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts. Source

Health

BBC Health

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

17 Mar 2026 - 16:24:53

The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow. Source

Health

BBC Health

Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

17 Mar 2026 - 14:56:56

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025. Source