Most South Africans are willing to take the Covid-19 vaccine, but Afrikaans speakers are more hesitant than other language groups, according to a recent study.

In celebration of the 56th anniversary of International Nurses Day, News24 spoke to nurses who have vowed to put the needs of others before their own, especially during a pandemic.

A 34-year-old Mpumalanga man has been jailed for life for the murder and kidnapping of a four-year-old boy, which he claimed he did at the request of a traditional healer.

South Africa recorded 1 548 new Covid-19 infections by Tuesday and 71 more Covid-19-related deaths, taking the confirmed death toll to 54 896.

A former Barberton mine clerk has been arrested for his alleged part in defrauding the mine of R1.1 million.

Undertakers protested outside of the Department of Home Affairs offices in Pretoria on Tuesday over numerous issues, including the registration of death certificates.

A 63-year Mozambican national is expected to appear before the Komatipoort Magistrate's Court on Wednesday for possession of drugs worth R32 million.

Olympic champion Caster Semenya is expected to complete 50 hours of community service after she was arrested for alleged reckless driving in Lyttleton, Centurion.

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The case file in Amaal Jantjies' bail application on allegations of being involved in a hand grenade plot against AGU detective Charl Kinnear grew with more affidavits.

Police Minister Bheki Cele admitted that the police's forensic case backlog – which now stands at 208 291 cases – is giving the police sleepless nights.

The DA has vowed to fire on all cylinders during the upcoming local government elections, despite the impending Covid-19 third wave.

A quick-thinking Johannesburg man left an unsuspecting phone snatcher empty-handed after he chased him down and recovered his colleague's phone.

Zulu Prince Simakade Zulu has quashed rumours he is challenging King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's claim to the throne, according to a statement read by Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

The liquidators for Bosasa have accused Gavin Watson's nephew, Jared, of leaking evidence from an ongoing secret and confidential inquiry into Bosasa to businessman Kevin Wakeford who attempted to introduce it during his testimony at the Zondo Commis...

He’s visually impaired, unable to write and wheelchair-bound yet Ross Dakin hasn’t let his disability prevent him from chasing his dreams.

Cape Town protesters have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to "stand up" for Palestinians, following days of violence in Gaza and Israel.

The appointments of two KwaZulu-Natal municipal managers should be declared null and void and should be set aside.

The City of Tshwane council, which was marred by ongoing disruptions and walkouts at the beginning of last year, appears to now have stabilised.

Three Richmond brothers and their relative were shot dead in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.