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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:24:14 GMTSouth African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms
[allAfrica] The National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence, which was released in 2020, pledged to combat harmful gender norms. However, a new study reveals that the battle over what it means to "be a man" is being fought online in real time, w...
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:50:11 GMTLukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025
[allAfrica] Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:28 GMTA SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing
[Daily Maverick] Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle governance.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:03:57 GMTSouth Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:22:25 GMT60 Years Since District Six Declared Whites-Only Area
[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:19:11 +0000Economists split on whether 2026 budget marks a real turning point
The growth outlook is insufficient to alter unemployment dynamics, some argued
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:18:12 +0000Political parties criticise budget speech amid stagnant growth
Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000Godongwana financially backs Ramaphosa’s tough talk on crime
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The allocation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State ...
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:27:56 +0000Ekurhuleni’s moment: Why a University of Applied Science cannot wait
The establishment of the Ekurhuleni University of Applied Science and Innovation represents more than a regional project. It is an opportunity to address inequality, strengthen industrial renewal and invest in the next generation of technical talent
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:22:15 +0000Social Grants get R292.8bn boost
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed increases to social grants, including old-age, disability and child support, supporting 26.5 million South Africans amid high unemployment.
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Wednesday Feb 25 2026 08:39:33News24 | Passengers warned of delays as Cape Town International Airport resumes operations after fire
Cape Town International Airport operations are returning to normal following a fire on Tuesday. However, travellers should still expect delays, the Airports Company of SA said.
Wednesday Feb 25 2026 08:54:07News24 | Police raid ‘plush’ Durban home, uncover suspected drug lab and firearms
Police, the Hawks and multiple units raided a plush home in Chatsworth, arresting five suspects after uncovering what authorities believe is part of a major drug distribution network.
Wednesday Feb 25 2026 08:03:03News24 | Eskom backtracks on pollution pledge, risking World Bank angst
The world’s biggest emitter of sulphur dioxide said the cost of retrofitting so-called wet flue-gas desulphurisation units at its Medupi power plant would cost R383 billion.
Tuesday Feb 24 2026 16:27:02News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Foggy morning, cloudy and warm with isolated showers in parts
Morning fog is expected in most areas, but the day will be partly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers in some parts, according to the South African Weather Service.
Tuesday Feb 24 2026 15:13:43News24 | Camps Bay murder: Police hunt 2 men after 86-year-old killed in his home
Western Cape detectives attached to the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have launched a manhunt for two unidentified men believed to be the key to solving the murder of an 86-year-old man in Camps Bay.
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Wednesday Feb 25 2026 08:39:33News24 | Passengers warned of delays as Cape Town International Airport resumes operations after fire
Cape Town International Airport operations are returning to normal following a fire on Tuesday. However, travellers should still expect delays, the Airports Company of SA said.
Wednesday Feb 25 2026 08:54:07News24 | Police raid ‘plush’ Durban home, uncover suspected drug lab and firearms
Police, the Hawks and multiple units raided a plush home in Chatsworth, arresting five suspects after uncovering what authorities believe is part of a major drug distribution network.
Wednesday Feb 25 2026 08:03:03News24 | Eskom backtracks on pollution pledge, risking World Bank angst
The world’s biggest emitter of sulphur dioxide said the cost of retrofitting so-called wet flue-gas desulphurisation units at its Medupi power plant would cost R383 billion.
Tuesday Feb 24 2026 16:27:02News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Foggy morning, cloudy and warm with isolated showers in parts
Morning fog is expected in most areas, but the day will be partly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers in some parts, according to the South African Weather Service.
Tuesday Feb 24 2026 15:13:43News24 | Camps Bay murder: Police hunt 2 men after 86-year-old killed in his home
Western Cape detectives attached to the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have launched a manhunt for two unidentified men believed to be the key to solving the murder of an 86-year-old man in Camps Bay.
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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans
US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission
Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court
In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.