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News24 | Teacher fired after sexual relationship with pupil, with intimate video trending at school
A video of a teacher having sex with a pupil, a photo of her private parts and one of her lying on his chest while they were in bed together. These shocking exhibits were featured during an Education Labour Relations Council arbitration hearing.
News24 | Nedbank Cup final sells out in chaos, with just 41 000 tickets available for the public
The Premier Soccer League has confirmed that Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is officially sold out, but the build-up has been overshadowed by widespread frustration over ticketing issues.
News24 | Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results
Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results.
News24 | Malema sees red after UK visa not approved in time to address students at Cambridge University
The EFF has accused the British High Commission in South Africa of deliberately failing to process a visa application in time for party leader Julius Malema to visit the UK for an address at Cambridge University.
News24 | How budget cuts and strategic challenges undermine SANDF’s peacekeeping capacity
Retired Brigadier General Peter Sereko said the South African National Defence Force’s ability to carry out its peacekeeping operations has been severely impacted by a dwindling budget and failure to replenish its high-tech force design.
News24 | Cholota told Hawks questions about history with Magashule were uncomfortable – transcript
Moroadi Cholota told Hawks officers who interviewed her in the United States that she was “not comfortable” answering questions around how she knew former Free State premier Ace Magashule before she was appointed as his assistant.
News24 | Kidnapped journalist, partner: Family believes motive could involve their taxi business
The family of the missing journalist, Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu, and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli believes their disappearance could be linked to their taxi business.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The ‘Sheriff of Cape Town’s’ case against the police and courts
Welcome to ‘The Lead’, a daily podcast from News24 showcasing the best of our in-depth reporting, releasing shows Monday to Thursday at 7pm.
News24 | Luthuli would have been dismembered if he was hit by that train, says locomotive expert
A locomotive expert testifying in the reopened inquest into the death of ANC leader Chief Albert John Luthuli said, considering the speed at which the train alleged to have hit Luthuli was travelling, the laureate would have died on impact.
News24 | Two suspected ATM robbers killed, 1 Injured in shootout on N2 in Dutywa
Two suspected ATM robbers were killed and another injured during a high-speed chase and shootout along the N2 in Dutywa on Wednesday.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Fine skies, isolated showers in parts of SA
The South African Weather Service has issued an alert of contrasting weather conditions across the country, with fine and sunny conditions in many areas but challenging winds and waves expected along parts of the coast.
News24 | What are News24 readers cooking? These were April’s most popular recipes
From indulgent Easter desserts to quick and easy meal-prep options, we’ve rounded up the top 10 recipes that you saved over the month of April.
News24 | Carli Erasmus follows in father Rassie’s footsteps: ‘She’s also a coach and I’m very proud’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was seen supporting his daughter Carli at this past weekend’s opening week of the Telkom Netball League in Sun City.
News24 | Miss South Africa Mia le Roux withdraws from Miss Supranational 2025
Miss South Africa 2024, Mia le Roux, will not represent the nation at this year’s Miss Supranational pageant in Poland.
News24 | Lifman and ‘brotherhood’ focused on bringing peace, not committing crime, argues lawyer
The memory of Mark Lifman still loomed large during the trial within a trial in the Brian Wainstein murder case in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday.
News24 | Cardinals pray as conclave rituals begin
Red-robed cardinals assembled in the Vatican on Wednesday to pray, shortly before being locked in to elect a new pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
News24 | Business Brief | Shuka Minerals to join AltX; Disney plans Abu Dhabi theme park
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
News24 | WSU residence manager prioritised torched car over students he allegedly shot, court hears
The State has accused Walter Sisulu University’s residence manager of prioritising his torched car over the lives of three people he allegedly shot on the Mthatha campus last month.
News24 | SA faces rising trend of fake drugs as law enforcement battles to curb illicit sales
An independent report on illicit trade has found that counterfeit medication to deal with issues like weight loss has been on the rise in SA.
News24 | ‘Read the political room’: Experts call for review of SA’s foreign policy
To help South Africa navigate an increasingly volatile international community, the decommissioned South African Council on International Relations should be re-established to strategically attract diplomatic value.