Election polls open in
DAYS
HRS
MINS
FIND MORE ELECTION NEWS
More news
![ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni and Hluphi Gafane found unharmed after hijacking, kidnapping](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/8211/6d84a1a6dfca4ce195ed3fda526b9177.jpg)
ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni and Hluphi Gafane found unharmed after hijacking, kidnapping
![Lions go into Cardiff clash in search of consistency as well as a first-ever URC play-off spot](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11502/5ea142f68b71466f8808d12de87c2eee.jpg)
Lions go into Cardiff clash in search of consistency as well as a first-ever URC play-off spot
!['The next thing I was in the air': Two workers at George construction site recall miraculous escape](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11562/6369b07620834585a38cb440e7c08693.png)
'The next thing I was in the air': Two workers at George construction site recall miraculous escape
![Shell's exit makes room for yet another oil trader to move in](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11398/eebbfc0e8ace44fcb5f35882083677f7.jpg)
Shell's exit makes room for yet another oil trader to move in
![Eskom's court documents reveal staggering amounts owed by City of Johannesburg](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11552/991f7f7eef2b417d916029c1aea16ede.jpg)
Eskom's court documents reveal staggering amounts owed by City of Johannesburg
Life
South Africa
Do you have any complaints or feedback about News24's content? Here's how to get in touch
![Do you have any complaints or feedback about News24's content? Here's how to get in touch](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/2633/cf804da32a864e0fac669af9a2558617.jpg)
Any complaints, queries or suggestions about content on News24 may be sent to our public editor George Claassen.
Modack trial witness curveball as lawyer questions cop's expertise on pinging
Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
'The next thing I was in the air': Two workers at George construction site recall miraculous escape
Gauteng ANC targeting province's many undecided voters
Business
Another legal blow for Tongaat as it objects to paying R525m in sugar levies
![Another legal blow for Tongaat as it objects to paying R525m in sugar levies](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11147/912bdcd1fe6a4b2f836121d78cda7368.jpg)
SA's biggest sugar producer Tongaat Hulett has lost its bid to appeal an adverse ruling finding that it must pay R525 million owed in sugar levies despite being in...
JSE has met with Tencent and hopes to see it list in SA
amaBhungane | The ANC, the megachurch, and the money flows through 'God's Laundry'
New iPad points to Apple's AI future
ESKOM UPDATES | After more than a month, load shedding remains suspended
Sport
Dingaan Thobela memorial: 'The Rose' leaves a void that cannot be filled
![Dingaan Thobela memorial: 'The Rose' leaves a void that cannot be filled](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11554/f5bf3d9992094d7ba25385f974949e01.jpg)
Dingaan Thobela's life was celebrated in a manner he would've liked at his memorial service, even though his brother said his loss has left a void that'll be...
The making of Rhulani Mokwena, the serial winner: 'I know 100% that I haven't cheated football'
Toto Wolff mum on Mercedes' rumoured interest in Max Verstappen
Chiefs' woes continue as top-8 finish hangs by a thread after dropping points against Galaxy
All's well that ends well for misfiring Stormers? Be average now, win later, reckons Brits
Entertainment
Lyrical warfare: Hip hop heavyweights Drake and Lamar's feud escalates into scandalous allegations
![Lyrical warfare: Hip hop heavyweights Drake and Lamar's feud escalates into scandalous allegations](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11129/0916969feeac46d8b7fceb34a47733f3.jpg)
Explosive feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar takes a dark turn, diving into allegations beyond hip-hop's usual beefs.
Bullets fly at Drake's Toronto home amid a high-profile rap rivalry
Betrayal, babies, and battles: Drama unleashes as Izingane zeS'thembu's explosive season 2 kicks off
Harriet Manamela shares heartfelt thanks post-surgery and cheers Florence Masebe's Skeem Saam debut
A year of triumph and trials: King Charles marks first coronation anniversary amid health battle
World
Myanmar now has 3 million people displaced, UN says, as cyclone season approaches
![Myanmar now has 3 million people displaced, UN says, as cyclone season approaches](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11568/ae6a9060b5a848829a136f53e399c12f.jpg)
The number of displaced people in Myanmar has reached three million, the United Nations said, the vast majority forced to flee their homes by conflict unleashed by the...
DEVELOPING | US pauses bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah 'concerns'
Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of chemical weapons use
John Swinney elected as Scotland's new leader
Stormy Daniels testifies she 'blacked out' prior to sex with Donald Trump
Africa
Worst drought in four decades cuts Zimbabwean maize crop by 72%
![Worst drought in four decades cuts Zimbabwean maize crop by 72%](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11180/9db0d4f381454e9b9287c31c50dc9714.jpg)
Maize output in Zimbabwe will drop by almost three-quarters this year as the nation experiences its worst drought in four decades, according to the government.
Q&A: How Mozambique got a (nearly) born-free future president in Daniel Chapo
Death toll from strikes on eastern DRC displaced-people camps rises to 18
Chad vote counting begins after tense first Sahel presidential poll since coups
Botswana official slams 'fugitive' former president Ian Khama's attempt to extend proxy chieftaincy
Arts + Culture
'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
!['I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/8210/355d45b94e6c4361a050c1809a581bc6.jpg)
Shannon Esra is stripping what she's been popularly known for (acting on TV) to star in the internationally acclaimed one-woman play My Left Breast, making its South...
From Cosplay crowns to KidsCon fun: Inside Comic Con 2024's pop culture explosion
Global Citizen 2024: 'Message Architect' Thami Nkadimeng leads SA's voice across the world
Tarantino abandons his tenth film – five other times Hollywood giants cancelled big projects
From quiet pub to Swiftie shrine: How The Black Dog in the UK became a pop pilgrim's paradise
Relationships
OPINION | The 'trad wife' phenomenon: Is the return of traditional homemaking worth embracing?
![OPINION | The 'trad wife' phenomenon: Is the return of traditional homemaking worth embracing?](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/5155/86b38d743f704c5b8b11effb750d3669.jpg)
Bashiera Parker takes a deep dive into the trending "trad wife" lifestyle, highlighting its return to traditional gender roles and its implications for women's rights...
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
Op-ed: Divorce mediation decoded and the three reality checks of 'consciously uncoupling'
Situationship gone sour? How to embrace the hurt and craft a comeback from sorrow to self-love
The rise of Momfluencer mania: When did we start needing marketing pros to celebrate turning two?
Motoring
SEE | Bang for buck: Here are some of the latest Chinese cars from GWM shooting SA's way in 2024
![SEE | Bang for buck: Here are some of the latest Chinese cars from GWM shooting SA's way in 2024](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11244/f4cd36fc6a9d4d1d9c6cdc4fc6108e83.jpg)
Chinese automakers are offering the best bang for your buck; this is where they thoroughly outgun their better-known rivals. Leading this charge is GWM with a whole...
Stuart Johnston | Roaring 'oldies' still the best: Classic Car Friday at Knysna's Simola Hillclimb
The American tool that helps make BMW's in-line six engines so good
A new age of digital dashboards: Are traditional instrument clusters fading into auto history?
Time-saving words your mechanic wishes you knew - car lingo every non-petrol head could use
Wellness
LIVE BY DESIGN | What do you think is a good death?
![LIVE BY DESIGN | What do you think is a good death?](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/7416/eb5cbecaeaf843fc9e6aab2759ebb6d3.jpg)
Live by Design is a weekly News24 column by Dr Helena Dolny and Mapi Mhlangu on mortality and the conversations around it.
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
SA's noodle dilemma: Are we compromising health for convenience? Insights from a local dietician
Halle Berry confronts stigma around menopause
Wendy Gumede on being her 'own biggest supporter' when dealing with imposter syndrome
Books
Coming to FLF: Arthur Goldstuck on generative AI versus human creativity
![Coming to FLF: Arthur Goldstuck on generative AI versus human creativity](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/9783/9c86029465aa40f7a5fd51f2de98a957.jpg)
In this edited excerpt from 'The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI: A Handbook for All', Arthur Goldstuck offers an accessible guide to what AI does and how it could help.
'Pithy and clean': Why readers (and writers) keep going back to the short story
REVIEW | Layers of love and marriage: Shubnum Khan's Onion Tears republished 13 years after debut
From lies to policy to mob justice: Key SA non-fiction works in the bookshops now
Paul Auster: Celebrated narrator of noirish New York and literary icon has died
Wine
NEW RELEASES | The Truth about Cabernet Franc on the Helderberg: Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards
![NEW RELEASES | The Truth about Cabernet Franc on the Helderberg: Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11431/53032e121f734c28a49c1c0e4223cfb4.jpg)
While South African Cabernet Franc has only recently started making a name for itself on an international stage, Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards on the slopes of the...
NEW RELEASES | A new era at Gabriëlskloof: The release of their first Bot River Chenin Blanc
WINE 101 | The many faces of South African Sauvignon Blanc
WINE BUSINESS | Of the Birds and the Bees: Moedi Wines
Inside Africa's best vineyard: Lunch at Creation
Travel
Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance
![Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/4455/331227b9cf7746d08ca8347b6f09e793.jpg)
Guests and day visitors to one of South Africa’s most popular water theme parks, the Valley of Waves at Sun City Resort in the North West, are advised to get their...
Paarl's secret paradise: Brookdale Estate's transformation from overgrown farm to wine wonderland
Retirement at sea: SA couple builds yacht for global adventure
New low-cost airline to fly direct from UK to Cape Town - here's how fares compare to BA and Virgin
Travelstart launches new members-only app: Here’s how its perks and benefits stack up
Food
Cape Town among world's top 10 coffee cities: Eat Out team reveals their favourite spots
![Cape Town among world's top 10 coffee cities: Eat Out team reveals their favourite spots](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11566/472aa34306de42b788f26b7c2cfe189f.jpg)
French flavours, Afro-Mediterranean menus: Joburg adds new gastronomic gems to its culinary crown
5 cosy one-pot dinners for easy clean-up
Taste tomorrow: a forecast for the South African hospitality industry
It’s all in the label: What to look for when buying baby food
City Press
Lebeya too old for Hawks job, forensic investigator argues in court application
![Lebeya too old for Hawks job, forensic investigator argues in court application](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/8715/9fdde3c8446146b4b385f093a8649c62.jpg)
The forensic investigator has dragged Cele, Lebeya and Parliament to court, challenging the retention of the top cop beyond his retirement age.
MKP turmoil: Zuma's party unravels weeks ahead of elections
Shell says future employment is guaranteed for staff affected by divestment
Less diesel, more renewables and help from Kusile | How Eskom is keeping the lights on
IEC says it won't get involved in MKP power struggle, recognises Zuma as registered party leader
Partner Content
Take some time to explore your host town at the Franschhoek Literary Festival
![Take some time to explore your host town at the Franschhoek Literary Festival](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/3608/98df8e27f4ca4816abf6f2c227ab467f.jpg)
The Franschhoek Literary Festival is back with a bang, offering book lovers and culture enthusiasts an extraordinary weekend of literary delights from 17 to 19 May 2024.
Cruising for a vacation? Here’s what you need to know before setting sail…
How mom and interior designer Zoie maps out her year ahead with Mac
7 hidden gems to add to your next Aussie escape
How to make your child’s screen time productive
Careers24
Is Inflation Eating Your Paycheque? Here’s How to Ask for a Cost of Living Raise and Actually Get...
![Is Inflation Eating Your Paycheque? Here’s How to Ask for a Cost of Living Raise and Actually Get It!](https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/11788/0468238062ba40349c70e68e06b51662.jpg)
Navigating a conversation about cost of living adjustments requires tact and preparation. By focusing on the economic factors that impact both the organisation and its...
Unmasking the Surprising Earning Potential of Blue-Collar Work in South Africa
Leveraging AI to Boost Your Job Prospects: A Guide for Modern Job Seekers
Before You Quit: Key Considerations for a Graceful Exit
The Smart Work Manifesto: 8 Strategies for Amplifying Your Productivity Without Burning Out
Property24
The Landing Cape Town: A Dynamic Development in a Prime Location
The Landing is an all-inclusive building providing diverse living spaces for residents to thrive. With its sophisticated apartments, premium amenities, and competitive...
Autumn cleaning hacks: Here’s how you do it
Is your house on the market but not selling? Here are 6 possible reasons
Cape Town locations for purchasing multiple properties | Apartments in demand, up to R70pm
Make your home sparkle with these easy home cleaning tips
Rand - Dollar
18.60
-0.4%
Rand - Pound
23.20
-0.2%
Rand - Euro
19.98
-0.3%
Rand - Aus dollar
12.21
+0.0%
Rand - Yen
0.12
-0.0%
Platinum
969.40
-1.0%
Palladium
967.01
-0.7%
Gold
2,305.79
-0.3%
Silver
27.09
-0.6%
Brent Crude
83.16
-0.2%
Top 40
70,567
-0.3%
All Share
76,741
-0.3%
Resource 10
60,273
-1.3%
Industrial 25
107,189
+0.0%
Financial 15
16,720
+0.1%
All JSE data delayed by at least 15 minutes