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News24 | 'I would be ashamed': Mashatile slams DA ministers reporting for duty after Budget standoff

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he would be ashamed to report for duty to implement a Budget he did not support. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/PjGAos8

News24 | Exposing SA's tiger trade: Gruesome neglect and links to illegal wildlife trafficking

An injured tiger chewed its paws down to the bone at a captive breeding facility in the North West, in an incident that left experienced animal welfare inspectors disturbed by the 'sheer neglect' endured by the animal. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/ZtD7f3U

News24 | Euro emerges as unlikely winner from Trump's trade tariff shock

The euro has become an unlikely winner from US President Donald Trump's bid to redraw the global trade order. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/aP2LTiw

News24 | Bulls confronted with slight change of tour plans after surprise, but deserved, Bayonne win

Having avoided a weekend in Europe with nothing to do by beating French side Bayonne 32-22 in their Challenge Cup last 16 clash, the Bulls find themselves with a winnable quarter-final against Edinburgh. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/NSLqObh

News24 | Dangerous chemicals found in Gauteng's Klip River

A study by researchers from the University of Johannesburg revealed a concerning level of cancer-causing chemicals in Gauteng's Klip River. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Oi4xQP6

News24 | Public Protector clears govt over UAE president's 2023 Bulembu Airport landing, but...

The Public Protector has cleared the government of wrongdoing in connection with the widely publicised landing of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's entourage at Bulembu Airport in the Eastern Cape in 2023. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/UOb7XCr

News24 | Braai Briefing: Weird and wacky news... from looted gold loos to a 'breastaurant' going bust

It’s been a weird, wonderful, and wacky week. From dusty relics dredged up by an adventurous sub to farmyard miracles that defy belief, here are the strangest stories making headlines to share around the braai. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/s3wOYPa

News24 | MK Party is planning 'mass mobilisation on the ground' in fight against ANC-proposed VAT

MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed that the party is working around the clock for mass mobilisation "on the ground" to act against the ANC-led efforts to increase the value-added tax by 0.5 percentage points. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/JhCBnU6

News24 | KZN man working on US farm arrested for alleged distribution of child porn

A man from KZN who was working on a farm in the state of New York has been arrested in the United States for allegedly distributing child pornography. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/kKWcNID

News24 | 'I get roasted every day; bring it on': Helen Zille ready for hot seat at Showmax roast

Showmax’s Laugh Africa Comedy Festival will put SA politician Helen Zille in the hot seat, as she prepares to sizzle at the event's roast. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/yBiO6qD

News24 | Springbok veteran Willie le Roux signs contract extension at Bulls

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux will likely see out his playing career at the Bulls after signing a contract extension at the Pretoria franchise. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/wjOiYWD

News24 | US congressman proposes legislation to sanction SA over its ties with Russia, China, and Iran

In yet another blow for South Africa, Congressman Ronny Jackson introduced the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, which would mandate a full review of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/LOqEgGr

News24 | Blitzboks look to make amends in Singapore: 'We stuffed up our season,' says Visser

Blitzboks co-captain Impi Visser says they are eager to redeem themselves at this weekend’s Singapore Sevens. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/s5hOSDN

News24 | Trump tariffs tumult: Gold slides from record, precious metals join selloff

Gold retreated on Thursday, after notching its latest record, after President Donald Trump triggered tumult on global markets with sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/SuAV2CM

News24 | WATCH | Fan violence erupts at Loftus as one fan hangs on for dear life

Football fans from the north of Africa have made their presence felt in South Africa this week after fan violence erupted between Sundowns and Esperance supporters at Loftus on Tuesday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/a8CLuQ0

News24 | Rand tanks amid concerns about GNU divorce, 'Liberation Day' tariffs

The rand has tanked as fractious Budget negotiations threaten to end the business-friendly GNU. Uncertainty about new global import tariffs is adding pressure to the currency. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/FdqXEpZ

News24 | iOCO books first profit in three years, eyes pickup in public sector contracts

ICT group iOCO, formerly EOH, says it is also poised to expand into new products and markets after a drive to streamline its corporate structure and cut loss-making business paid off with six consecutive months of profitability. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/FUiuesN

News24 | Good Samaritans on duty for 42 years: Meet the road safety angels on deadly Van Reenen's Pass

Phillip Hull and his team of volunteers have been doing their bit to make the notorious Van Reenen's Pass safer and to support accident victims for 42 years now. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/cO3eyax