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News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The DA is maturing and getting younger, with Carol Paton

13 Apr 2026 - 17:00:41

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: Thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain leading to flooding in 4 provinces

13 Apr 2026 - 16:27:58

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, which may lead to flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Free State and North West. Source

National News

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News24 | Presidency on Musk claims; Hit on Emfuleni finance clerk sparks fear: Today’s top 7 stories

13 Apr 2026 - 16:04:09

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 | Four years on: Limpopo police offer R100k reward in search for missing girl

13 Apr 2026 - 15:51:48

It’s been nearly four years since Fiona Mpfunzeni Matodzi, who was nine years old at the time, vanished without a trace, leaving her family and community in despair. Source

National News

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News24 | REPORTING NOTES | Inside the Phala Phala scandal: Rhoode, IPID and the Namibia trip

13 Apr 2026 - 14:24:09

A report by the Independent Police Investigating Directorate (IPID) from October 2023, which has remained secret until this week, has shed new light on the Phala Phala scandal. Investigative journalist Azarrah Karrim and Kyle Cowan discuss the implications. Source

National News

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News24 | UCT allergy researcher wins gold medal for groundbreaking work

13 Apr 2026 - 11:16:54

UCT’s Professor Jonny Peter received the South African Medical Research Council gold scientific excellence award for making a seminal contribution that has had a profound impact on the health of people, particularly those who live in developing countries. 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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Nigeria: Wike-Backed Faction Renovates PDP National Secretariat Ahead of Resumption

13 Apr 2026 - 18:03:00

[Vanguard] The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commenced the renovation of Wadata Plaza, the party's national secretariat. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Nigeria: 'Leave Our Son Alone' - Amupitan's Kinsmen Tell 'Distractors'

13 Apr 2026 - 18:02:25

[Vanguard] Ayetoro Gbede Community in Ijumu Local Government Area has asked those distracting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, calling for his resignation, to desist and allow him to do his job. Source

Africa

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Nigeria: Nerc Unveils New Mini-Grid Regulation to Boost Rural Electrification

13 Apr 2026 - 18:00:36

[Premium Times] Nigeria's electricity regulator has introduced a new framework to guide the development and operation of mini-grids, targeting improved power access in underserved communities. 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

Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes

13 Apr 2026 - 18:05:59

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures. Source

World

BBC World

The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?

13 Apr 2026 - 17:27:43

The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end? Source

World

BBC World

Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco

13 Apr 2026 - 15:07:12

Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday. 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

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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

Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?

13 Apr 2026 - 17:33:39

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears. Source

Health

BBC Health

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

13 Apr 2026 - 12:55:48

Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital. Source

Health

BBC Health

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

13 Apr 2026 - 12:39:58

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as "Mr". Source