News24 | Delmas man accused of killing neighbour in clash over access to water

A 71-year-old man has been arrested for murder following a fatal altercation over water in Sundra, Delmas in Mpumalanga, on Sunday. Source

News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Red tender flags, yet PP clears Gauteng in Mashatile sons’ deal

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

News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, hail in 5 provinces; hot elsewhere

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms leading to flooding and hail in parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Source

News24 | Pretorius’ fiancée faces suspension; O’Sullivan to appear at ad hoc: 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 | DA targets ANC stronghold Mangaung metro amid service delivery collapse

DA MPL in the Free State, Werner Pretorius, is the party’s candidate for the Manguang Metro in the upcoming local government elections. Source

News24 | UPDATE | Gauteng court dismisses bail appeal of church leader accused of bribing judge

International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Bhekumzi Mike Sandlana – accused of bribing a Gauteng High Court Judge – will remain behind bars after an appeal against his bail refusal was dismissed. 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

West Africa: Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance

[Centre 4s] Following the disruption of their relations with the French and American militaries, Sahel countries have forged new partnerships to obtain satellite imagery. These tools--precious in the fight against terrorism and trafficking in drugs, weapons, gold, migrants, human beings, cigarettes, and fuel--are proliferating. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Weighs Price of Security in Minerals Deal With U.S.

[RFI] A minerals-for-security deal between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a constitutional challenge in Kinshasa, with critics warning the government may be underselling the country's vast mineral wealth. The partnership was praised by US President Donald Trump during a visit to Washington last week by President Félix Tshisekedi. Source

Africa: Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

[Crisis Group] Nairobi/Brussels -- Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today's jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as African heads of state convene for an annual summit. 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

Machine guns to machetes: Weapons that massacred thousands in Iran

BBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces' deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry. Source

Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation

The measures aim to increase Israeli control over the occupied West Bank in terms of property law, planning, licensing and enforcement. Source

Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways

Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show. 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

Why are fewer people donating their organs?

The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. Source

'Weight-loss jab helped me find my cancer'

Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump. Source

'I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis'

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis. Source