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Mafia state: Can SA crack organised crime and convict state capture skelms?
As crime syndicates run rampant and state capture masterminds remain free, can South Africans count on the criminal justice system to restore the rule of law? Widespread organised crime networks, botched state capture cases, and the failed extradition of alleged state capture kingpins Rajesh and Atul Gupta are among the…
Should business invest in SA? Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana gives us the answers
At the start of 2023, South Africa looked like it was finally turning a corner, with the National Treasury upbeat about bringing the country's ballooning government debt under control. But things have taken a nightmarish turn in recent months. The economy has been hit by record load shedding, Transnet's woes,…
Joburg fire: Death toll climbs to more than 70, and counting. What happens next?
More than 70 people have lost their lives and dozens more were injured after a fire broke out at a five-storey building in Marshalltown, downtown Johannesburg, on Thursday morning. The death toll is the highest for a building fire in the city's recent history. According to Johannesburg emergency services, the…
Cutting through the noise: Insights into the real state of the nation with News24
South Africa's most urgent problems are load shedding, unemployment, corruption, and crime. However, simply voicing our discontent won't get us anywhere useful. The time has come to start having conversations about building the country we want. Listen to News24's assistant editor for investigations Pieter du Toit in conversation with News24's…
Expensive taste or poor form? Kenny Kunene and his French champagne cheapen JRA event
Joburg Transport MMC has found himself public controversy again after he was seen drinking an expensive French champagne brand at a Women’s Day celebration event, hosted by the Johannesburg Roads Agency. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Joburg Metro reporter, Alex Patrick, on the MMC’s response to…
Money medicine: Did Mediclinic doctor patients' bills?
Discovery and Momentum Health Solutions have approached Mediclinic after a whistleblower accused the hospital group of manipulating patient bills to save it money. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's Business Editor, Helena Wasserman, on the corruption allegations against Mediclinic.
“He led from the front" - Former colleagues remember late Carte Blanche journalist Derek Watts
Former colleagues of the late Derek Watts share fond memories of the veteran journalist. Watts died on Tuesday, 22 August, after a year-long battle with skin cancer, which had spread to his lungs.
Under pressure: Lebogang Maile flies off the handle over Mashatile-linked probe
On Friday, Housing MEC Lebogang Maile called a News24 reporter a "stupid racist white man" and told him to "shut up". This after being asked for an update on an investigation into millions of rand in loans granted by a Gauteng government entity to a company owned by Nceba Nonkwelo,…
'Stupid racist white man' - MEC Maile's racism rant over questions into probe of loans to Mashatile's son-in-law
Gauteng housing MEC Lebogang Maile accused a News24 reporter of racism, calling him a "stupid racist white man" and told him to "shut up" after being asked questions around progress of an investigation into deputy president Paul Mashatile's son-in-law.
Don't sip this one out: News24 and Netwerk24 test water quality in SA's biggest cities
News24 and Netwerk24 have been quietly testing the quality of drinking water in six cities for a month. So, how safe is the drinking water? Listen to News24's assistant editor for breaking news, Sheldon Morais, as he speaks to News24 writer at large Phillip de Wet to dive into the…
Between a rock and a slow place: Underwater rockfall disrupts internet in SA
Two undersea communication cables, critical to network operators in South Africa, snapped on the same day – which could be why you've been experiencing a slow internet connection. But what are the chances of this resulting in SA having a total internet shutdown? Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he…
Zuming in and out: Jacob Zuma, walks free after over an hour in prison
Former president Jacob Zuma returned to prison on Friday morning, but only briefly. Department of Correctional Services acting national commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale said during a briefing that a decision was taken that Zuma must return to the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks…
Bok bombshell: Injuries tear into Rugby World Cup squad but Kolisi ready to lead
The Springboks have named a 33-man squad for their Rugby World Cup title defence in France, and there are a few significant blows due to injury. Join News24's sports editor Lloyd Burnard and senior sports writers Herman Mostert and Heinz Schenk as they discuss the squad.
SA's Bonnie & Clyde, Dr Nandi and Bester, appear in court together
Convicted murderer and serial rapist Thabo Bester made his first physical appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Tuesday morning. He also stood in the dock alongside her lover, Magudumana, and 10 other accused (including Magudumana's father) for the first time. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to…
Cape Town taxi strike turns volatile after two deaths, while thousands still left stranded
The ongoing taxi strike in Cape Town has left two people dead and thousands of commuters still stranded. After talks between city officials and taxi associations failed over the weekend, taxi umbrella Santaco announced that the stayaway will resume until Wednesday. But will city officials and taxi associations find common…
Roads closed, commuters stranded as Cape Town taxi strike mayhem continues
Cape Town taxi commuters have been stranded after taxi associations across the Cape Peninsula announced they would embark on a mass stayaway action amid violent clashes with authorities this week. The violent standoff occurred when law enforcement authorities conducted an impounding operation on Tuesday. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as…
‘It’s a long game, not an overnight success’: Naledi Mallela on her journey as a content creator
A social media entrepreneur with a knack for attracting millions of viewers with her conversational, engaging videos on everyday life experiences, from dating and heartbreaks to dealing with mental health issues as a public figure and one of South Africa's recognised voices and faces in entertainment. Naledi Mallela gets candid…
Joburg explosion: One week later and zero developments on who is at fault
It's been a week since a suspected gas leak caused a deadly explosion in the Johannesburg CBD. Dozens were left injured, and one person died. Listen to News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with Alex Patrick, a Johannesburg Metro reporter at News24, as they discuss the latest developments as the government…
It ended in tears: Millions in savings lost as Facebook-based stokvel ghosts clients
An online stokvel with thousands of followers has gone AWOL on its clients. Facebook-operating United African Stokvel members have been trying to get their funds back after the company stopped issuing payouts and consultants ignored customer calls. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Jan Cronje, investigative journalist…
'This is not a programme for breadwinners': Laduma Ngxokolo responds to Maxhosa residency uproar
South African luxury knitwear brand – MaXhosa (owned by renowned fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo) has found itself in hot water for its R4,000 internship programme. The two-month-long residency programme has 29 posts available, according to the MaXhosa website, where candidates must submit a motivational letter, a copy of their cv,…