LISTEN | What we know so far about Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel

On Saturday, Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. The attack comes two weeks after an Israel-suspected strike on Iran's consulate in Syria killed over a dozen people. Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's international editor Phillip de Wet, for the latest updates.

Western Cape emergency services are on high alert following heavy rains and gale force winds brought on by storms in parts of the province on Sunday. Join News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape metro reporter Marvin Charles.

Disgraced businessman Markus Jooste's death by his own hand on Thursday has left the country astonished as law enforcement authorities were finally on the verge of moving in to arrest him. Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to renowned author and editor Rob Rose for more on the story.

An in-depth series by NPO Open Secrets, in collaboration with GroundUp, has revealed how beneficiaries – and their associates – at the heart of allegedly corrupt deals at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) have been living it up while the parastatal is on the verge of collapse. Join News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Open Secrets’ senior investigator Ra’eesa Pather and legal intern Qiqa Nkomo for more.

A 32-year-old Lourencia "Renz" Lombaard briefly appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking in connection with the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith. Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town reporters Jenni Evans and Lisalee Solomons for the latest on the case.

Four of the nine subsea cables that connect South Africa to the world are currently damaged, as incidents on two different sides of the continent resulted in widespread internet outages in SA on Thursday. Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Business tech writer William Brederode on what we know so far on the damaged cables.

On Wednesday, Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that the deal to sell 51% of the South African Airways to Takatso Consortium was off the table. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24’s writer at large Carol Paton for more on the story.

Ministers and deputy ministers now have to declare the state of their financial affairs after President Cyril Ramaphosa finally gave the go-ahead on a promise he made six years ago, to conduct lifestyle audits in his Cabinet. Join News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Siyamtanda Capa, politics reporter at News24. 

Five of the seven accused, arrested in connection with the murders of rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Thursday morning.

Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 KZN crime and courts reporter Nkosikhona Duma for the latest on the case.

Police are still searching for the missing six-year-old girl, Joshlin Smith, from Saldanha Bay. Smith went missing nearly a week ago and residents in her community are hoping she is found alive. 

Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town Metro Reporter Lisalee Solomons on what we know so far about the case.

On Wednesday, the Special Investigating Unit implicated well-known South African fashion designer Thula Sindi in its irregular grant payments probe with National Lotteries Commission (NLC).

According to the SIU, Sindi, alongside renowned actor and friend Terry Pheto, were some of the beneficiaries of funds from a R5 million grant meant to build a chicken farm.

News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to Na’ilah Ebrahim, a reporter at News24 Business,  for the full details.

Mbali Ntuli, founder of Groundwork Collective, is using innovative ways to get young people registered to vote.

Ahead of the IEC's final voter registration weekend, Ntuli is encouraging young people to make their voice heard.

Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion Qaanitah Hunter in conversation with Mbali Ntuli about her efforts to get people to vote, her interactions with young people and voter apathy.

Curro's Cooper College, in Northriding Johannesburg, obtained a 50% matric pass rate in the 2023 results.

Curro is an independent school network that owns over 180 schools in South Africa and is considered to be one of the most expensive private schools in the country.

Eleven of Cooper College's 23 pupils who sat for the Cambridge International AS-level exams failed, and only three achieved a bachelor's degree pass.

Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 senior education reporter Prega Govender for more on the story.

New political party Rise Mzansi is launching its manifesto on Saturday. But what is this new kid on the block promising to offer South Africa?

Listen to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, in conversation with Rise Mzansi's leader, Songezo Zibi, on why the party wants South Africa's backing.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has opened a criminal case against Phala Phala buffalo buyer Hazim Mustafa, who President Cyril Ramaphosa told various investigators handed $580 000 in cash to his farm manager in December 2019. 

News24’s Mihlali Ntsabo spoke to News24 senior investigative reporter Kyle Cowan on the full details of the case.

South Africa's genocide lawsuit hearing in the International Court of Justice against Israel is set to continue and conclude on Friday, with Israel expected to make its counterarguments. South Africa has approached the international court to persuade it to order Israel to halt its military attack on Gaza.

News24's Mihlali Ntsabo spoke to News24 assistant editor for politics and opinion Qaanitah Hunter on what is expected on day two of the hearings - and what happens after.

South Africa is, on Thursday, set to present its genocide lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to persuade the ICJ to order the country to halt its military attack on Gaza.

The delegation, led by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, consists of some of South Africa's top legal experts and will present their case today, with Israel expected to respond on Friday. 

News24's Mihlali Ntsabo discusses the case with News24 specialist legal writer Karyn Maughan.

Former president Jacob Zuma, in December, announced that he was pledging support for a new political party, called uMkhonto WeSizwe, and has since been attending the party's campaigning events in parts of the country.

However, this surprising political move by Zuma has left many questioning what this means for his 64-year-long membership with the African National Congress.

News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 senior politics reporter Siyamtanda Capa on what we know so far about Zuma's estranged relationship with the ANC.

On Monday, the husband of a KZN reverend who was murdered in 2021, appeared in court accused of her murder. Liezel de Jager, who was a reverend at the NG Kerk Suidkus in Amanzimtoti, was found dead in her driveway in October of 2021 after coming from a jog. News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 KZN chief reporter Kaveel Singh for the full story. 

On Sunday, police said they'd arrested a 21-year-old man for the murder of 34-year-old teacher Kirsten Kluyts. Kluyts was killed while participating in a running event in Parkmore, Sandton, in late October.News24's Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick for more on the case. 

As the United Nation's largest climate summit kicks off this week, News24 sustainability reporter Lameez Omarjee sat down with climate scientist Dr Christopher Trisos to discuss how COP28 impacts South Africa and its climate future. 

News24 understands two of the three suspects accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm in 2020 were interviewed by the president's head of security, Wally Rhoode. Still, the president's protection team failed to ensure they were charged.

Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 specialist legal writer Karyn Maughan and News24 senior politics reporter Jan Gerber for the latest on the saga.

It has emerged that the man suspected to have killed 34-year-old teacher Kirsten Kluyts left the scene with her clothing. Kluyts was murdered while participating in a running event in Parkmore, Sandton, in late October. Police are still searching for the man who was seen walking away from the area, off the running track where Kluyt's body was found. Mihlali Ntsabo speaks to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick for the latest on the case.

Police are searching for a man who was seen walking away from the secluded area off the running track where the body of a Joburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, was found in October. Kluyts was reportedly raped and strangled to death at a running event in Sandton. Listen to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Joburg Metro reporter Alex Patrick for the latest on the story.

Deon Daniels, best known as DJ Ready D, is not only a music maestro, but he's also a passionate petrolhead. Thanks to ShowMax's newest show, Spinners, the music legend was able to marry both passions while serving as the show's musical director. Tune in as News24 Motoring editor Janine van der Post and News24 Arts and Entertainment journalist Joel Ontong speak to the hip-hop icon about car culture and music.

Listen to News24 specialist legal writer Karyn Maughan talk about EFF leader Julius Malema's unsubstantiated corruption and incompetence accusations against the magistrate in his firearm discharge case and what they mean for his continued tenure at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), with Mbekezeli Benjamin from Judges Matter.

News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan talks to legal researcher Dan Mafora about his new book Capture in the Court and how it interrogates prevalent populist misinformation about judges and the Constitution.

On Monday, the DA announced Christopher Pappas, the uMngeni mayor, as its premier candidate ahead of the 2024 elections. DA leader John Steenhuisen hailed Pappas as a "shining beacon on the hill while the rest of KwaZulu-Natal lie[s] in ruin". But can Pappas pull off a miracle for the DA? Listen to News24's deputy editor for politics, Bongekile Macupe, in conversation with the DA's Christopher Pappas about his plans for the province, should he be elected as premier.

The Health Justice Initiative has accused global pharmaceutical companies, such as Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, of overcharging the South African government for Covid-19 vaccines in 2021. Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Jan Cronje, senior investigative journalist for News24 Business, who's been following the story.

A three-member independent panel, appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, found no evidence to support claims made by US Ambassador to SA, Reuben Brigety, that SA supplied arms to Russia. Could the findings of the report further compromise SA-US relations? Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, and News24 senior investigative reporter Kyle Cowan on the findings.

More than 70 people have lost their lives and dozens more were injured after a fire broke out at a five-storey building in Marshalltown, downtown Johannesburg, on Thursday morning. The death toll is the highest for a building fire in the city's recent history. According to Johannesburg emergency services, the blaze gutted the building at the corner of Albert and Delvers streets at around 01:30 on Thursday. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's Alex Patrick and Kyle Cowan for the latest.

Joburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene is embroiled in controversy again after he was seen drinking expensive French champagne at a Women's Day event, hosted by the Johannesburg Roads Agency. Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo and Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick as they unpack Kunene's response to the public backlash.

Discovery and Momentum Health Solutions have approached Mediclinic after a whistleblower accused the hospital group of manipulating patient bills to save money. Join News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Business editor, Helena Wasserman, on the corruption allegations against Mediclinic.

News24 and Netwerk24 have been quietly testing the quality of SA's drinking water in six cities for a month. So, how safe is the drinking water? LISTEN to News24's assistant editor for breaking news, Sheldon Morais, as he engages with News24 writer-at-large Phillip de Wet to dive into the findings.

Two undersea communication cables, critical to network operators in South Africa, snapped on the same day – which could be why you've been experiencing a slow internet connection. But what are the chances of this resulting in SA having a total internet shutdown? LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he unpacks the issue with News24 tech and trends writer William Brederode.

Former president Jacob Zuma returned to prison on Friday morning, but only briefly. Department of Correctional Services acting national commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale said during a briefing that a decision was taken that Zuma must return to the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter and senior politics reporter Soyiso Maliti about Zuma's prison break.

The Springboks have named a 33-man squad for their Rugby World Cup title defence in France, and there are a few significant blows due to injury. LISTEN to News24's sports editor Lloyd Burnard and senior sports writers Herman Mostert and Heinz Schenk as they discuss the squad

Convicted murderer and serial rapist Thabo Bester made his first physical appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Tuesday morning. He also stood in the dock alongside his lover, Nandipha Magudumana, and 10 other accused (including Magudumana's father) for the first time. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 reporter Alex Patrick, who attended court proceedings.

The ongoing taxi strike in Cape Town has left two people dead and thousands of commuters still stranded. After talks between city officials and taxi associations failed over the weekend, taxi umbrella Santaco announced that the stayaway will resume until Wednesday. But will city officials and taxi associations find common ground? LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Bertram Malgas, Cape Town multimedia journalist at News24, for the latest updates on the stayaway.

Cape Town commuters were left stranded after taxi associations across the Cape Peninsula announced they would embark on a mass stayaway action amid violent clashes with authorities. The standoff in question occurred when law enforcement authorities conducted an impounding operation near the Cape Town station deck taxi rank. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Cape Town metro reporter Marvin Charles, for updates on the ongoing strike.

It's been a week since a suspected gas leak caused a deadly explosion in the Johannesburg CBD. Dozens were left injured, and one person died. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with Alex Patrick, a Johannesburg Metro reporter at News24, as they discuss the latest developments as the government continues to search for answers.

An online stokvel with thousands of followers has gone AWOL on its clients. Facebook-operating United African Stokvel members have been trying to get their funds back after the company stopped issuing payouts and consultants ignored customer calls. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to Jan Cronje, investigative journalist at News24 Business, about the scam. 

South African luxury knitwear brand - MaXhosa, owned by fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo has found itself in hot water for its R4 000 internship programme.Ngxokolo is an internationally renowned designer with garments that cost anything from R350 to R17 000. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24's Phumi Ramalepe, who talked to Ngxokolo following the backlash around the internship programme. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin will no longer be travelling to South Africa for the BRICS summit in August. Instead, the Russian Federation will now be represented by its foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov. President Cyril Ramaphosa told the Gauteng High Court that arresting Putin would be a declaration of war against Russia. LISTEN to News24's assistant editor for politics and opinion, Qaanitah Hunter, in conversation with News24's politics reporter Khaya Koko as they discuss the latest developments as they unfold.

A South African mother accused of murdering her three daughters in New Zealand is standing trial. On Monday, the High Court in Christchurch heard chilling and graphic details of how Lauren Dickason strangled and smothered her six-year-old, and two-year-old twins, in 2021. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 reporter Nicole McCain about what happened during the first day's court proceedings.

Rand Water says its 58-hour infrastructure maintenance in the City of Johannesburg is well under way. How important is maintaining water infrastructure, and what would happen if the infrastructure was not well maintained? LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he speaks to News24 Joburg metro reporter Alex Patrick for the latest on the outage and planned maintenance. Later, Associate Professor at the Wits School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Adesola Ilemobade, explains why water infrastructure maintenance, although an inconvenience, is essential.

Residents in parts of Johannesburg, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape woke up to snowfall on Monday morning. While the South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the weather conditions in Gauteng might not be of concern, parts of the country have been issued with weather warning alerts. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo as he gets the latest weather update and weekly weather forecast from SAWS forecaster Venetia Phakula.

Eskom recently announced that it will be starting a national rollout to update the 6.6 million prepaid electricity meters under its control before they become non-operational on 24 November 2024. According to energy experts, the utility has known about the issue for more than 10 years. But what would happen if government missed this looming deadline?  LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 Tech and Trends writer William Brederode as they discuss why the update is important.

The South African Football Association and the national women's football team, popularly known as Banyana Banyana, are engaged in a standoff that saw the women's team boycott Sunday's friendly against Botswana over finances, choice of opponent, and choice of venue for the match. News24's Heinz Schenk and Khanyiso Tshwaku unpack the matter.

Stellenbosch University vice-chancellor and rector Wim de Villiers has been cleared of nepotism allegations levelled against him after it emerged that he used his discretionary right to admit two of his wife's nephews to the university. LISTEN to News24's Mihlali Ntsabo in conversation with News24 reporter Marvin Charles as they discuss the investigation's findings in detail.