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The 2025 matric results will be available on News24 from 13 January

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WATCH | Stanford fire: Missing tiger found as wildfires tear through Panthera Africa sanctuary

WATCH | Stanford fire: Missing tiger found as wildfires tear through Panthera Africa sanctuary

There was a moment of panic in Stanford after one of the tigers at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary could not immediately be located as a raging wildfire threatened the facility.

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Conned into Combat: Russia promises SA access to men wounded in Ukraine war

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Conned into Combat: Russia promises SA access to men wounded in Ukraine war

Consumer Lookout

Wendy Knowler | Discovery made a big mess. How will it be fixed?

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Wendy Knowler | Discovery made a big mess. How will it be fixed?

WATCH | Mossel Bay fire contained after spreading 23 square kilometres; officials monitor winds

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WATCH | Mossel Bay fire contained after spreading 23 square kilometres; officials monitor winds

Fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis activist sets stage for national protests

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Fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis activist sets stage for national protests

Money Questions? Answered | Does the 75% retirement rule still hold up?

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Money Questions? Answered | Does the 75% retirement rule still hold up?

Handwritten visas: SA’s embassies hamstrung by obsolete tech, says Lamola

Handwritten visas: SA’s embassies hamstrung by obsolete tech, says Lamola

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A national disaster – and that’s official! GBV activist Sabrina’s tireless campaign pays off big-time

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A national disaster – and that’s official! GBV activist Sabrina’s tireless campaign pays off...

DEVELOPING | Rubio expresses US support for Iranian people amid anti-government protests

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DEVELOPING | Rubio expresses US support for Iranian people amid anti-government protests

‘Sport of the future’: Humanoid robots go for knockout in high-tech Vegas fight night

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‘Sport of the future’: Humanoid robots go for knockout in high-tech Vegas fight night

DEVELOPING | Netanyahu hopes to ‘taper’ Israel off US military aid in next decade

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DEVELOPING | Netanyahu hopes to ‘taper’ Israel off US military aid in next decade

Sello Maake Ka Ncube’s ex-wife, Pearl Mbewe, opens up about overcoming heartbreak during divorce

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Sello Maake Ka Ncube’s ex-wife, Pearl Mbewe, opens up about overcoming heartbreak during divorce

Kim Jayde shares her mental strength formula: Balance, routine and self-care

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Kim Jayde shares her mental strength formula: Balance, routine and self-care

‘I felt humbled people thought Likamva could contribute more’: Tshepiso Jeme on Inimba exit

09 Jan

‘I felt humbled people thought Likamva could contribute more’: Tshepiso Jeme on Inimba exit

WATCH | SA hopes to persuade Iran to withdraw from Simon’s Town naval drill

09 Jan

WATCH | SA hopes to persuade Iran to withdraw from Simon’s Town naval drill

David Beckham can’t hide his heartbreak as family feud with Brooklyn continues

09 Jan

David Beckham can’t hide his heartbreak as family feud with Brooklyn continues

Princess Catherine ‘deeply grateful’ after year in cancer remission

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Princess Catherine ‘deeply grateful’ after year in cancer remission

LOOK | Siya Kolisi and Rachel John kick off the new year together on a secret Zimbabwe trip

09 Jan

LOOK | Siya Kolisi and Rachel John kick off the new year together on a secret Zimbabwe trip

Glencore-Rio deal: What’s at stake for South Africa

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Glencore-Rio deal: What’s at stake for South Africa

New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown

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New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown

Champions Cup: Ackers sees Bears clash as decider, JP pays no mind to silly Sharks banter

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Champions Cup: Ackers sees Bears clash as decider, JP pays no mind to silly Sharks banter

Cat Matlala’s dodgy SAPS clinic lease cancelled

09 Jan

Cat Matlala’s dodgy SAPS clinic lease cancelled

Mafoko Security pays guards after festive season salary crisis forces loan shark visits

09 Jan

Mafoko Security pays guards after festive season salary crisis forces loan shark visits

WRAP | Champions Cup: Koch returns for Sharks, Stormers ring changes for Harlequins

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WRAP | Champions Cup: Koch returns for Sharks, Stormers ring changes for Harlequins

‘War is back in vogue,’ Pope Leo warns, as his own country flexes its military muscles

09 Jan

‘War is back in vogue,’ Pope Leo warns, as his own country flexes its military muscles

‘Desperate’ Cape Town pitch slammed after causing infection, hospitalising Stormers star

09 Jan

‘Desperate’ Cape Town pitch slammed after causing infection, hospitalising Stormers star

The beat goes on: SIU’s 2026 Spotify playlist warns crooks they will face the music

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The beat goes on: SIU’s 2026 Spotify playlist warns crooks they will face the music

Opinion and Analysis

Vanessa Banton | Are you a human or just a user? Breaking free from algorithmic manipulation

Vanessa Banton | Are you a human or just a user? Breaking free from algorithmic manipulation

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Nasiphi Moya | How the eight SA metros can lead our economic recovery

Nasiphi Moya | How the eight SA metros can lead our economic recovery

09 Jan

OPINION | Nicole Fritz: Principles or power? SA’s moment to widen the Hague alliance

OPINION | Nicole Fritz: Principles or power? SA’s moment to widen the Hague alliance

09 Jan

The Weekender: A fun, in-depth Saturday edition by News24

The Weekender: A fun, in-depth Saturday edition by News24

19 Dec 2025

Saturday’s weather: Scorching conditions in Western Cape; thunderstorms in most parts

09 Jan

Saturday’s weather: Scorching conditions in Western Cape; thunderstorms in most parts

Vanessa Banton | Are you a human or just a user? Breaking free from algorithmic manipulation

6h ago

Vanessa Banton | Are you a human or just a user? Breaking free from algorithmic manipulation

Stanford fire: Visitors advised to leave, residents on evacuation standby as blaze rages on

09 Jan

Stanford fire: Visitors advised to leave, residents on evacuation standby as blaze rages on

She lost her daughter in a drowning tragedy. Now she’s helped 1 000 children learn to swim

6h ago

She lost her daughter in a drowning tragedy. Now she’s helped 1 000 children learn to swim

Miss SA 2025 Qhawekazi Mazaleni moves Mzansi with a touching New Year’s message

08 Jan

Miss SA 2025 Qhawekazi Mazaleni moves Mzansi with a touching New Year’s message

Kim Jayde shares her mental strength formula: Balance, routine and self-care

Kim Jayde shares her mental strength formula: Balance, routine and self-care

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Princess Catherine ‘deeply grateful’ after year in cancer remission

Princess Catherine ‘deeply grateful’ after year in cancer remission

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Community, technology and Ozempic: 2026 fitness forecast according to seasoned gym experts

Community, technology and Ozempic: 2026 fitness forecast according to seasoned gym experts

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LOOK | Siya Kolisi and Rachel John kick off the new year together on a secret Zimbabwe trip

LOOK | Siya Kolisi and Rachel John kick off the new year together on a secret Zimbabwe trip

09 Jan

SA to host King Charles’ royal shirtmaker at exclusive bespoke event in Cape Town

SA to host King Charles’ royal shirtmaker at exclusive bespoke event in Cape Town

09 Jan

Hollywood turns out for the premiere of chilling ‘Primate’, starring Oscar winner Troy Kotsur

Hollywood turns out for the premiere of chilling ‘Primate’, starring Oscar winner Troy Kotsur

09 Jan

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

09 Jan

‘I felt humbled people thought Likamva could contribute more’: Tshepiso Jeme on Inimba exit

‘I felt humbled people thought Likamva could contribute more’: Tshepiso Jeme on Inimba exit

09 Jan

What to watch | Friends spinoff Joey hits YouTube plus more series to binge

What to watch | Friends spinoff Joey hits YouTube plus more series to binge

09 Jan

Vuyokazi Nciweni opens up about gaining weight to impress her ex-partner & self-abandonment

09 Jan

Vuyokazi Nciweni opens up about gaining weight to impress her ex-partner & self-abandonment

Mbalula orders Mantashe to clarify ‘lazy youth’ remarks as ANCYL threatens CV protest

09 Jan

Mbalula orders Mantashe to clarify ‘lazy youth’ remarks as ANCYL threatens CV protest

Last year’s top special needs matriculant conquers more than just his first year at Wits

09 Jan

Last year’s top special needs matriculant conquers more than just his first year at Wits

KZN records bumper festive season figures, despite Durban beach closures

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KZN records bumper festive season figures, despite Durban beach closures

Proposed book ‘on how to kill the ANC in 3 months’ refuels old tensions in KZN

09 Jan

Proposed book ‘on how to kill the ANC in 3 months’ refuels old tensions in KZN

News24’s Afcon 2025 HQ

News24’s Afcon 2025 HQ

03 Jan

News24’s Impact Report 2025: The stories that made headlines this year

News24’s Impact Report 2025: The stories that made headlines this year

12 Dec 2025

Faithful to facts: News24’s disinfo desk stood firm in a whirlwind year of false narratives

Faithful to facts: News24’s disinfo desk stood firm in a whirlwind year of false narratives

10 Dec 2025

Community, technology and Ozempic: 2026 fitness forecast according to seasoned gym experts

6h ago

Community, technology and Ozempic: 2026 fitness forecast according to seasoned gym experts

City ‘couldn’t wait to arrest him’: Bryanston home hijacker’s lawyer claims hidden agenda

09 Jan

City ‘couldn’t wait to arrest him’: Bryanston home hijacker’s lawyer claims hidden agenda

POP units deployed as firefighters attacked while fighting Dunoon blaze

09 Jan

POP units deployed as firefighters attacked while fighting Dunoon blaze

Peace deal struck after ‘poaching’ feud between top Eastern Cape schools

09 Jan

Peace deal struck after ‘poaching’ feud between top Eastern Cape schools

Brent Bozell sworn in as ambassador, marking new chapter in US-SA diplomacy

09 Jan

Brent Bozell sworn in as ambassador, marking new chapter in US-SA diplomacy

Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation

09 Jan

Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation

LIVE | Afcon: Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach semis

09 Jan

LIVE | Afcon: Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach semis

WATCH | SA hopes to persuade Iran to withdraw from Simon’s Town naval drill

WATCH | SA hopes to persuade Iran to withdraw from Simon’s Town naval drill

09 Jan

PODCAST | The Lead: Should SA get involved in the US-Venezuela crisis?

PODCAST | The Lead: Should SA get involved in the US-Venezuela crisis?

08 Jan

‘Stop lying to us’: Angry North West residents lash ANC during Mashatile visit

‘Stop lying to us’: Angry North West residents lash ANC during Mashatile visit

08 Jan

WATCH | Alleged Bryanston property hijacker arrested, 150 people removed during third raid

WATCH | Alleged Bryanston property hijacker arrested, 150 people removed during third raid

08 Jan

PODCAST | The Lead: From SIU head to NPA boss, Andy Mothibi’s surprise leap raises eyebrows

PODCAST | The Lead: From SIU head to NPA boss, Andy Mothibi’s surprise leap raises eyebrows

07 Jan

PODCAST | The Lead: Why are SA shoppers still using savings stamps? With Maya Fisher-French

PODCAST | The Lead: Why are SA shoppers still using savings stamps? With Maya Fisher-French

06 Jan

WATCH | New Kaapse Klopse route a ‘flop’

WATCH | New Kaapse Klopse route a ‘flop’

06 Jan

PODCAST | The Lead: Analysing Bafana’s Afcon exit

PODCAST | The Lead: Analysing Bafana’s Afcon exit

05 Jan

Eight firearms found in Ford Raptor during routine roadblock at KZN toll plaza

Eight firearms found in Ford Raptor during routine roadblock at KZN toll plaza

05 Jan

DEVELOPING | Rubio expresses US support for Iranian people amid anti-government protests

DEVELOPING | Rubio expresses US support for Iranian people amid anti-government protests

37m ago

DEVELOPING | Netanyahu hopes to ‘taper’ Israel off US military aid in next decade

DEVELOPING | Netanyahu hopes to ‘taper’ Israel off US military aid in next decade

42m ago

LIVE | Afcon: Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach semis

LIVE | Afcon: Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach semis

09 Jan

WATCH | Mossel Bay fire contained after spreading 23 square kilometres; officials monitor winds

WATCH | Mossel Bay fire contained after spreading 23 square kilometres; officials monitor winds

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WATCH | Stanford fire: Missing tiger found as wildfires tear through Panthera Africa sanctuary

WATCH | Stanford fire: Missing tiger found as wildfires tear through Panthera Africa sanctuary

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She lost her daughter in a drowning tragedy. Now she’s helped 1 000 children learn to swim

She lost her daughter in a drowning tragedy. Now she’s helped 1 000 children learn to swim

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Glencore-Rio deal: What’s at stake for South Africa

Glencore-Rio deal: What’s at stake for South Africa

6h ago

Money Questions? Answered | Does the 75% retirement rule still hold up?

Money Questions? Answered | Does the 75% retirement rule still hold up?

1h ago

Consumer Lookout

Wendy Knowler | Discovery made a big mess. How will it be fixed?

Wendy Knowler | Discovery made a big mess. How will it be fixed?

6h ago

Champions Cup: Ackers sees Bears clash as decider, JP pays no mind to silly Sharks banter

Champions Cup: Ackers sees Bears clash as decider, JP pays no mind to silly Sharks banter

6h ago

‘Sport of the future’: Humanoid robots go for knockout in high-tech Vegas fight night

‘Sport of the future’: Humanoid robots go for knockout in high-tech Vegas fight night

1h ago

Tough times at Loftus: We won’t give up, even if we lose another ten, says Ackermann

Tough times at Loftus: We won’t give up, even if we lose another ten, says Ackermann

09 Jan

DEVELOPING | Rubio expresses US support for Iranian people amid anti-government protests

DEVELOPING | Rubio expresses US support for Iranian people amid anti-government protests

37m ago

DEVELOPING | Netanyahu hopes to ‘taper’ Israel off US military aid in next decade

DEVELOPING | Netanyahu hopes to ‘taper’ Israel off US military aid in next decade

42m ago

Fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis activist sets stage for national protests

Fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis activist sets stage for national protests

1h ago

Worth-the-wait oxtail and dumpling stew

Worth-the-wait oxtail and dumpling stew

09 Jan

Wine editor Daléne Fourie’s top 10 wine farms for you to visit this festive season

Wine editor Daléne Fourie’s top 10 wine farms for you to visit this festive season

06 Dec 2025

From Pollsmoor to Pinetown: The top 10 restaurants News24 Food journalists loved in 2025

From Pollsmoor to Pinetown: The top 10 restaurants News24 Food journalists loved in 2025

31 Dec 2025

Car industry person of the year 2025: Why BYD’s Stella Li matters so much

Car industry person of the year 2025: Why BYD’s Stella Li matters so much

09 Jan

Stuart Johnston | Forgotten cars: Austin A30 and A35, and the Sunbeam Alpine

Stuart Johnston | Forgotten cars: Austin A30 and A35, and the Sunbeam Alpine

08 Jan

OPINION | Would you make it through a roadblock if your car were checked every day?

OPINION | Would you make it through a roadblock if your car were checked every day?

07 Jan

Q&A | Why Am I Like This? author Qaanitah Hunter: ‘Love is a function of self-discovery’

Q&A | Why Am I Like This? author Qaanitah Hunter: ‘Love is a function of self-discovery’

09 Jan

REVIEW | From Jane Alexander to Reshada Crouse, 5 art books to please the eye and mind

REVIEW | From Jane Alexander to Reshada Crouse, 5 art books to please the eye and mind

08 Jan

‘The Sky Shack’: How a Tembisa upbringing inspired a children’s book

‘The Sky Shack’: How a Tembisa upbringing inspired a children’s book

08 Jan

WATCH | The 8 January speech - From Tambo’s statement of intent to annual ANC scene-setter

WATCH | The 8 January speech - From Tambo’s statement of intent to annual ANC scene-setter

09 Jan

ANCYL urges mayor to step aside following assault and negligence storm

ANCYL urges mayor to step aside following assault and negligence storm

08 Jan

Gomolemo Mothibi | It is important to remember grassroots resistance to colonial oppression this week

Gomolemo Mothibi | It is important to remember grassroots resistance to colonial oppression this week

08 Jan

A national disaster – and that’s official! GBV activist Sabrina’s tireless campaign pays off big-time

A national disaster – and that’s official! GBV activist Sabrina’s tireless campaign pays off big-time

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David Beckham can’t hide his heartbreak as family feud with Brooklyn continues

David Beckham can’t hide his heartbreak as family feud with Brooklyn continues

09 Jan

Amy Schumer officially files for divorce from Chris Fischer

Amy Schumer officially files for divorce from Chris Fischer

09 Jan

Fashion Friday | Brenda Mhlongo and 7 other stars step into 2026 in style

Fashion Friday | Brenda Mhlongo and 7 other stars step into 2026 in style

09 Jan

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The art of reinvention| How Relebogile Mabotja keeps evolving

09 Jan

How to help your teens eat well, plus 4 healthy snacking tips

How to help your teens eat well, plus 4 healthy snacking tips

09 Jan

Sello Maake Ka Ncube’s ex-wife, Pearl Mbewe, opens up about overcoming heartbreak during divorce

Sello Maake Ka Ncube’s ex-wife, Pearl Mbewe, opens up about overcoming heartbreak during divorce

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Emtee hints marital woes again - ‘12 years loving a parasite who’s a hater’

Emtee hints marital woes again - ‘12 years loving a parasite who’s a hater’

09 Jan

Sipho ‘Alphi’ Mkhwanazi shares his exciting Bali itinerary for an adventurous 2026 escape

Sipho ‘Alphi’ Mkhwanazi shares his exciting Bali itinerary for an adventurous 2026 escape

09 Jan

Reader home: Contemporary in the country

Reader home: Contemporary in the country

05 Jan

Reader garden: The fence that kept moving

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03 Jan

Lentil salad with roasted butternut

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31 Dec 2025

RECIPE | Tortillas with fish and coleslaw

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07 Jan

Back in the day: Muizenberg beach huts

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06 Jan

Angling is good for the soul, says Bok van Blerk

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05 Jan

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She lost her daughter in a drowning tragedy. Now she’s helped 1 000 children learn...

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