News24 | Deep-fried calamari tentacles with plum, chilli, coriander and mint tartar-style mayo

Golden. Crunchy. Irresistible. Best served hot and shared with cold drinks. Source

News24 | From farm waste to global markets: How local pineapple leaves become eco-nappies

Pineapples may be best known for their tough, prickly skin, but in Bathurst – home of the Big Pineapple – their leaves are now driving an unexpected innovation, with sights set on international markets. Source

News24 | Thursday’s weather: Flood risk in 3 provinces as thunderstorms persist, hot in KZN

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, which may result in floods, are expected in parts of the Northern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

News24 | AfriForum says it will privately prosecute Mbalula if NPA doesn’t reverse decision

AfriForum’s private prosecutions unit will “develop the law” to privately prosecute ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula if the National Prosecuting Authority doesn’t reverse its decision not to institute money laundering and corruption charges against him. Source

News24 | Cat Matlala’s ‘cop cronies’ granted bail

The 12 cops who allegedly pushed through Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s R360 million police health tender have all been granted bail ranging from R40 000 to R80 000. Source

News24 | National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to be charged over ‘Cat’ Matlala’s R360m tender

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will face criminal charges over Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s tainted R360-million health services tender. 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

Africa: From Memory to Repair - Why the UN'S Slavery Resolution Matters

[FrontPageAfrica] On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly crossed a moral threshold that the international system had delayed for far too long. By adopting Resolution A/80/L.48, the Assembly declared the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor, 3 against, and 52 abstentions. It is nonbinding, but its significance lies in something deeper than enforceability: it moves the Source

South Africa: Upstreaming Offers SA a Smarter Response to Organised Crime and Corruption

[ISS] As justice systems worldwide grapple with tech-driven financial crime, disruption and early intervention are becoming vital prevention tools. Source

Niger: Boa Niger Suspends Dividend After Profit Collapse in 2025

[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Niger (BRVM: BOAN) will not pay a dividend for the 2025 financial year after a sharp decline in earnings, marking a break from several years of regular distributions. 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

Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia

Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive. Source

New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify. Source

'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs

It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week. 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

Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France

Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries. Source

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023. Source

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

The walkout over jobs and pay is the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England. Source