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[ISS] Egypt and Ethiopia blocked a BRICS declaration backing South Africa for a United Nations Security Council seat.

[GroundUp] One of the four judges said he would have released her

[GroundUp] People must be able to access asylum system even if they don't have valid transit visas

[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Leaked documents reveal the government awarded a Portuguese construction giant with ties to the vice president $1 billion in contracts as it splurged on a Paris-inspired capital, an empty airpor...

Thousands of spectators witnessed the dramatic finish while fashionistas turned the infield into a showcase of creativity and culture

Climate change and peacebuilding is usually dealt with at high levels by governments and international institutions, marginalising those directly affected

Signed 70 years ago, today’s Constitution was built on it, but not everything has been realised

These partnerships offer options to fund the necessary infrastructure when states face fiscal constraints

As conditions become hotter and drier, they offer critical shelter to other species

Limpopo-based hip-hop artist, Samuel Boomfire Mbuyane, was sentenced to three life terms for repeatedly raping a nine-year-old boy in Driekop village.

Two police officers were among five people killed on Friday after a minibus taxi plunged down a 50m embankment on the N3, near Shongweni West, Durban.

Just a mere four hours after Western Cape top cops visited the crime scene where five people were shot dead the previous day, another two people were shot and killed on Friday night.

Disruptive snow is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape while wet and windy conditions are forecast for Western Cape and Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

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Limpopo-based hip-hop artist, Samuel Boomfire Mbuyane, was sentenced to three life terms for repeatedly raping a nine-year-old boy in Driekop village.

Two police officers were among five people killed on Friday after a minibus taxi plunged down a 50m embankment on the N3, near Shongweni West, Durban.

Just a mere four hours after Western Cape top cops visited the crime scene where five people were shot dead the previous day, another two people were shot and killed on Friday night.

Disruptive snow is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape while wet and windy conditions are forecast for Western Cape and Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

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.

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turned 90 on Sunday after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 and reincarnate after dying.

Tonia Fucci, a Pennsylvania resident visiting her grandmother for the Independence Day weekend, woke early on Friday to the sound of heavy rain "coming down in buckets".

Leaders of the growing Brics group of developing nations were set to gather in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, calling for reform of traditional Western institutions while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism in an increasingly fractured wo...

South Korea's presidential security adviser plans to visit Washington during July 6-8, his office said on Saturday.

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for dozens more campers, vacationers and residents who were still missing...