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Thabo Bester and celebrity doctor Nandi Mgudumana fled their Sandton home with an outstanding bill of R800,000. According to the rental company, Bester used armed thugs in a blue-light convoy to get their furnishings from the property. The couple has now gone into hiding. Listen to News24's Assistant Editor for Breaking News, Sheldon Morais, GroundUp's Daniel Steyn, and News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as...

A week ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report highlighting measures to tackle the climate crisis. One of the authors of the report, Dr Christopher Trisos joins News24’s sustainability reporter Lameez Omarjee and host Kirthana Pillay to unpack its key messages.

The father and son team of Cloete and Thomas Murray, liquidators known for their no-nonsense approach to significant corruption cases, were gunned down in Midrand earlier this month. On Sunday, more than 300 mourners gathered in Pretoria to grieve Cloete and Thomas, and News24's senior investigative reporter Kyle Cowan was there. Listen as he reflects on the service and developments in the case, w...

The much-trumpeted EFF shutdown is under way, but hasn't quite caused the waves the party's leaders promised. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he dials in on the latest developments from News24 journalists stationed at locations across SA.

EFF members were expected to participate in nationwide protest action against load shedding, high unemployment, government corruption and President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership. Parts of the country are still relatively quiet; however, police are on high alert. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he spoke to News24 journalists stationed at various locations nationwide.

With SA Rugby discussing lowering the tackle height limit from the shoulder to the sternum at amateur and school level - following a big World Rugby meeting - News24 Sport writers Sibusiso Mjikeliso and Heinz Schenk discuss whether this will fundamentally change rugby forever.

ActionSA Gauteng chairperson Bongani Baloyi resigned on Monday, citing a breakdown in trust with party leader Herman Mashaba. A war of words has since emerged between the pair as questions remain over Baloyi's next moves. Join News24 Assistant Editor for Politics and Opinions Qaanitah Hunter in conversation with Baloyi about the state of opposition politics and Baloyi's future.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has confirmed it is investigating Shein, after SA business and labour expressed concerns that Chinese online retailer Shein is exploiting tax loopholes to undercut local rivals. Join News24's Assistant Editor for Breaking News Sheldon Morais and companies reporter Nick Wilson as they discuss what this investigation could mean for your winter...

A cellphone of crucial evidentiary value in the R850-million fraud and corruption probe into Tembisa Hospital – was stolen. The phone belonged to Gauteng health department boss Lerato Madyo and contained WhatsApp conversations between her and slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran. Join News24's Senior Investigative reporters Jeff Wicks and Kyle Cowan as they discuss the implications of this missing...

From Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to Sihle Zikalala, President Cyril Ramaphosa fortified his office with allies as he announced what has been described as a bloated Presidency made up of four ministers and four deputy ministers. Join News24 Political Editor Qaanitah Hunter, political reporter Juniour Khumalo and analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela as they discuss the Cabinet reshuffle.

Shukri Conrad's first Test as Proteas coach ended in a largely comfortable 87-run victory over West Indies at Centurion on Thursday, but the batting cracks in the South African line-up were there for all to see. News24 Sport writers, Khanyiso Tshwaku and Heinz Schenk, unpack the major talking points from the match, having spent all three days in the SuperSport Park press box, speaking to coaches a...

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political paralysis was on full display this week as SA still waits for the delayed Cabinet reshuffle, he missed the deadline to sign the Electoral Amendment Bill into law, and failed to appoint the SABC board. Join News24 Political Editor Qaanitah Hunter and Juniour Khumalo as they discuss whether the president is ghosting us.

Can the Orlando Pirates shake off the Soweto Derby shivers? News24's Khanyiso Tshwaku and City Press’s Timothy Molobi discuss what to expect from the big game.

News24's Helena Wasserman and Carol Paton take a deep dive into Godongwana's bombshell 2023 Budget, the Eskom bailout and André de Ruyter's dramatic exit.

Tune in as Editor-in-Chief Adriaan Basson and Marvin Charles discuss what is happening at the University of Cape Town after it was revealed that the embattled vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will take an early retirement package.

Coalition chaos: News24's Qaanitah Hunter, Zintle Mahlati and Juniour Khumalo dive into who will be the new Tshwane Mayor and who the ANC has appointed to manage coalitions.

Kiernan "AKA" Forbes was shot and killed - along with and his close friend, celebrity chef Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane - in a shooting at a popular night spot on Durban’s Florida Road on Friday night.
 According to a first responder at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the men was shot while standing on the pavement when gunfire rang out shortly after 22:00.

Heavy Johannesburg rain has forced the postponement of the inaugural SA20 final between the Pretoria Capitals and the Eastern Cape Sunrisers on Saturday. The clash was meant to take place at the Wanderers Stadium at 16:30 but by noon the Highveld downpour was going strong, forcing organisers to postpone the match to Sunday's reserve day.

It's all systems go for President Cyril Ramaphosa's seventh State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening. The event, which marks the official opening of Parliament, will be held at the Cape Town City Hall for the second time due to a fire gutting the National Assembly building last year. Ramaphosa has the tough task of reassuring a restless nation confronted by deepening problems and dis...