News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Dark clouds gather over SA’s largest solar project, with Azarrah Karrim

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

News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Risk of floods as severe thunderstorms hit 5 provinces, but hot in KZN

The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms, hail, excessive lightning, and heavy rain that could lead to flooding in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, and the Free State. Source

News24 | Children see parents being shot; Zama zamas rule by fear: 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 | Car gift scandal: Mbalula says Minister Tolashe could be ‘dropped’ if code was breached

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said that if Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has broken the code of ethics governing Cabinet members, she will be dropped as a minister. Source

News24 | Mop-up operations begin after heavy rains flood parts of Cape Town

Mop-up operations are under way across parts of Cape Town after heavy weekend downpours triggered localised flooding, but authorities have warned the situation remains precarious with more rain expected in the coming days. Source

News24 | South Africa mourns the passing of trailblazing actress & beauty queen Cynthia Shange

South Africa is mourning the passing of legendary actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange, after her daughter Nonhle Thema confirmed the news with a heartfelt tribute. 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

Tanzania: Maasai Protest UNESCO's Complicity in their Eviction for 'Conservation'

[Survival International] Eight UN experts say "conservation efforts must not come at the expense of human rights" Source

Somalia: 72 Media Freedom Violations Reported in Somalia, Including One Journalist Killing

[Shabelle] The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today released its flagship State of the Media Report, exposing a media environment under sustained attack where journalists and news media organisations are routinely targeted and those responsible act with total impunity. The report documents 72 media freedom violations between 1 January and 31 December 2025, confirming that repression of journalism in Somalia remains widespread, systematic and deeply entrenched. Source

Uganda: Ugandan Military Reports Rescue of 200 ADF Hostages in DR Congo

[DW] Uganda's military has said that it and forces from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo freed some 200 hostages in eastern DRC in a joint operation against Islamist militants known as the ADF. 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

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries. Source

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials. Source

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman. 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

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents. Source

'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze

The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks. Source

Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation

The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon. Source