R27m Covid relief fraud: Three arrested for ‘ghost employee’ scheme in Mpumalanga
Three people, including a Malawian-born South African resident and his wife, have appeared in court on charges related to an alleged R26.9 million Covid-19 relief fraud involving more...
18 May, 2026News24
PODCAST | The Lead: PowerBall? The lotto king’s curious business ties
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
18 May, 2026News24
Report of US-Iran sanctions deal hits oil, boosts rand
The dollar slipped against most major currencies on Monday as oil prices fell and 10-year US Treasury yields retreated from a 15-month high, after an Iranian news report...
18 May, 2026News24
Tuesday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts, with damaging winds in Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has forecast thundershowers for most parts of the country, with damaging winds in parts of the Western Cape.
18 May, 2026News24
Sibanyoni case kicked out of court; Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
18 May, 2026News24
Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices
Kenya’s public transport system was paralysed on Monday, as protesters barricaded roads in protest against fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East war.
18 May, 2026News24
WATCH | Prosecutor suspended for missing Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni court date
National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), advocate Andy Mothibi, said that Mpumalanga prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, who was a no-show on Monday for the Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni extortion case,...
18 May, 2026News24
Sold out! Newlands fans reeling as tickets fly for New Year’s Test against England
Tickets for the New Year’s Test between the Proteas and England at Newlands have already sold out on the same day that they were opened to the general...
18 May, 2026News24
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired, CFO suspended following probe
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Karabo Mbele has been fired with immediate effect for serious governance failures and gross misconduct.
18 May, 2026News24
Glynnis Breytenbach appointed DA chief whip
The DA has appointed Glynnis Breytenbach as its new chief whip.
18 May, 2026News24