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

20 Apr 2026 - 17:00:23

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

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

20 Apr 2026 - 16:29:10

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

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News24 | Children see parents being shot; Zama zamas rule by fear: Today’s top 7 stories

20 Apr 2026 - 16:00:23

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

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News24 | Car gift scandal: Mbalula says Minister Tolashe could be ‘dropped’ if code was breached

20 Apr 2026 - 13:24:46

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

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

20 Apr 2026 - 11:12:36

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

National News

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

20 Apr 2026 - 10:02:28

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

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

AllAfrica

Kenya: Akamba Community Files Suit Against UK Over Colonial-Era Injustices

21 Apr 2026 - 07:11:47

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of the Akamba community have filed a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for alleged historical injustices during the colonial period. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Kenya: Amnesty Calls for Police Restraint As Fuel Price Demonstrations Loom

21 Apr 2026 - 07:11:44

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya has urged police to exercise restraint ahead of the anticipated nationwide fuel protests scheduled for Tuesday. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Kenya: Gachagua Links London Trip to Resource Mobilisation for 2027 Polls

21 Apr 2026 - 07:08:51

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed plans to travel to London for what he termed a short trip without disclosing his itinerary. Source

Sport

Sport24

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

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

21 Apr 2026 - 01:22:17

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

World

BBC World

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

21 Apr 2026 - 00:55:39

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

World

BBC World

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

20 Apr 2026 - 23:52:12

The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week. 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

Wheels24

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

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

21 Apr 2026 - 07:18:38

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

Health

BBC Health

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

20 Apr 2026 - 15:29:27

Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain. Source

Health

BBC Health

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

20 Apr 2026 - 08:46:03

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Source