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News24 | Friday’s weather: Flooding in Mpumalanga, Limpopo as extreme heat grips 3 provinces

12 Mar 2026 - 16:29:21

The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain that could cause localised flooding across the Lowveld of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, while extreme heatwave conditions threaten the Western Cape, Northern Cape and parts of the Eastern Cape. Source

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News24 | Ex-Steinhof exec pleads guilty; Shibiri ‘loan’ for alcohol, says Cat: Today’s top 7 stories

12 Mar 2026 - 16:02:34

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

National News

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News24 | WATCH | ActionSA seeks mandatory minimum sentences for corruption in ‘zero-tolerance’ bill

12 Mar 2026 - 15:37:31

ActionSA announced its Zero-Tolerance Corruption Bill on Thursday, the second of its anti-corruption reform agenda, which the party says will “end the culture of consequence-free looting”. Source

National News

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News24 | ACDP launches bid to remove Nelson Mandela Bay mayor

12 Mar 2026 - 14:11:38

The ACDP has filed a motion of no-confidence against under-pressure Nelson Mandela Bay metro ANC Mayor Babalwa Lobishe. Source

National News

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News24 | ANC appoints axed former minister Nkabane as deputy chief whip in Parliament

12 Mar 2026 - 12:25:16

The ANC has appointed Nobuhle Nkabane as its deputy chief whip in Parliament. She replaces party veteran Doris Mpapane after the latter was elected as chairperson of the newly-constituted portfolio committee on the Presidency. Source

National News

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News24 | Soldiers pounce on illegal mining in Randfontein, forcing zama zamas to flee

12 Mar 2026 - 11:35:47

SA National Defence Force soldiers were in Randfontein, Gauteng on Thursday, attempting to dismantle illegal mining activities. 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

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South Africa: Heat Wave Event Breaks Temperature Records

12 Mar 2026 - 17:54:32

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing maximum temperature records for March. Source

Africa

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Kenya: High Court Orders Release of Man Detained Over Currency Mutilation Allegation

12 Mar 2026 - 17:54:07

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court of Kenya in Kisumu has ordered the immediate release of a man who had been detained over allegations of mutilating currency notes, ruling that his continued detention violated constitutional provisions. Source

Africa

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Somalia: Israel Weighs Military Base in Somaliland to Counter Yemen's Houthis - Report

12 Mar 2026 - 17:53:28

[Shabelle] Berbera -- Israel is studying the possibility of establishing a military and intelligence base on the coast of Somaliland as part of efforts to counter attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to a report by Bloomberg. 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

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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

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election

12 Mar 2026 - 17:25:35

The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption. Source

World

BBC World

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea

12 Mar 2026 - 15:57:01

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed. Source

World

BBC World

Estée Lauder sues Jo Malone over use of name in collaboration with Zara

12 Mar 2026 - 14:57:50

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move. Source

Motoring

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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

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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

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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

GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health

12 Mar 2026 - 19:15:40

BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England. Source

Health

BBC Health

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

12 Mar 2026 - 13:02:58

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Source

Health

BBC Health

The family donating kidneys to their siblings

12 Mar 2026 - 12:40:47

"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life." Source