News24
March 2026
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News24 | EU urges fuel conservation as Middle East war adds to Europe’s energy bill
The European Commission is calling on member states to reduce domestic demand for oil, diesel, and jet fuel to mitigate the impact of Middle East conflicts on energy prices
The more you can do to save oil, especially diesel, especially jet fuel, the better we are off,
We are in a situation that might worsen where indeed, demand reduction is necessary,
We need to act already now, and we need to act together,
Even if there was a peace tomorrow, there would still be consequences, because energy infrastructure in the region has been ruined,
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts; hot and humid in Eastern Cape
Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions in parts of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, and Sarah Baartman and Amathole district municipalities of the Eastern Cape
News24 | Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz
If we needed to, we could execute those options on behalf of the president of the United States and this department. Or maybe we don't have to use them at all -- maybe negotiations work,
We were on the ground in CENTCOM on Saturday for about half the day. For reasons of operational security, so those troops are not targeted, the places and bases will not be named,
The upcoming days will be decisive. Iran knows that, and there's almost nothing they can militarily do about it,
This is an international waterway that we use less than most,
They are very real. They are ongoing, they are active, and I think, gaining strength,
It's not just our problem set, going forward, even though we have done the lion's share of preparation to ensure that that strait will be open,
Suffice it to say, the trip was an honor. I had a chance to bear witness, and I witnessed the best of America,
You can't fight and win a war if you tell your adversary what you are willing to do, or what you are not willing to do, to include boots on the ground,
News24 | US giant spends R900m on CT, Joburg land to build new data centres
We are not yet in East Africa and our plan is to execute our strategy in the markets that we are in today; depending on how those investments perform, that will inform our investments into the rest of the continent,
We have now secured 327 000 square meters of land and plan to build further data-centre capacity of 160 megawatts,
All the major hyperscalers have landed in South Africa,
News24 | China expresses 'gratitude' after three ships transit Strait of Hormuz
The two Cosco ultra-large container carriers, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, exited the Gulf on Monday
We express our gratitude to the relevant parties for the assistance provided,
Following coordination with relevant parties, three Chinese vessels recently transited the Strait of Hormuz,
News24 | Govt to cut fuel levy by R3/litre to ease price shock
I will temporarily be lowering the fuel levy for this month of April by R3 and then I am still discussing what we can do for the next two months,
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News24 | 'Get used to new regional order,' says head of Iran's Guards foreign wing
The commander of the foreign operations branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a rare message on Monday hailing Iranian proxy groups for helping create a “new regional order”
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News24 | Africa’s nuclear power push faces big obstacles
Significant nuclear accidents at Three Mile Island (Pennsylvania, 1979), Chernobyl (Soviet Union, 1986), and Fukushima (Japan, 2011) dampened support for atomic energy
When we look at best practices from other countries where they do take nuclear energy power plant risks seriously, there’s a requirement to first do the necessary maintenance testing, ensure the monitoring equipment is up to date, and ensure there are international upgrades that we’ve learned from Fukushima and other disasters,
We need a comprehensive study to show what effects the nuclear power plant would have on the fishing communities that rely on Lake Victoria, because fishing is their main source of income,
We are against anything nuclear, unless they give us a tangible solution on how this waste is going to be handled,
I don’t think there is an easy solution for high-level waste, which is exactly why we don’t think we should be planning to produce a lot more and giving ourselves an even bigger problem further down the line,
This is where they will have a possible growth market. It’s just whether African countries can have their act together to tender, do the contracts, have the financial mechanisms in place,
All of that should have happened first, so that the risk, the burden, is placed on the actual energy producer,
When they’re signing a nuclear agreement with Russia, it’s basically they’re saying that Russia backs them politically,
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News24 | Rubio says US receives ‘positive messages’ from Iran after alleged regime change
Despite public diplomatic overtures, the US continues reinforcing its military presence in the region, with Trump threatening to attack Iran’s oil facilities if negotiations fail
We are hopeful that that’s the case,
There are clearly people there talking to us in ways that previous people in charge in Iran have not spoken to us in the past, some of the things they’re willing to do,
News24 | SA-born billionaire Natie Kirsh sells US restaurant depot for $29bn
Sysco Corporation is acquiring Jetro Restaurant Depot, the closely held wholesaler founded by SA-born billionaire Nathan “Natie” Kirsh, for $29.1 billion, including debt, in a deal that will create one of the largest food-service groups in the US
Sysco shareholders in the immediate terms don’t love the deal given the elevated multiple being paid and the transaction’s scope,
The combined company will have increased purchasing efficiencies, enabling lower prices for customers,
News24 | Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran
This was made perfectly clear to the American military and forces from the very beginning. Therefore, neither the bases are authorized, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorized for any actions related to the war in Iran,
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I think everyone knows Spain’s position. It’s very clear,
This is how humanity’s great disasters start … The world cannot solve its problems with conflicts and bombs.”
News24 | 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolates stolen in European truck heist
We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KITKAT — but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally and made a break with more than 12 tonnes of our chocolate,
The vehicle and its contents remain unaccounted for, and investigations are ongoing in close collaboration with local authorities and supply chain partners,
If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert KitKat who will then share the evidence appropriately,
News24 | UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon as Israel fights Hezbollah, enlarging ‘buffer zone’
UNIFIL launched an investigation into the strike
No one should ever lose their life serving the cause of peace,
A peacekeeper was tragically killed last night when a projectile exploded in a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr,
I have now instructed to further expand the existing security zone in order to finally thwart the threat of invasion and to push the anti-tank missile fire away from our border,
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News24 | Springboks rope in former England analyst Joe Lewis ahead of 2026 season
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed confidence in Lewis’ ability to enhance the team’s preparations for a busy season and the 2027 Rugby World Cup
We are delighted to welcome Joe to the Springbok team,
Given his vast experience in technical and performance analysis at international and club level, we believe he will add great value to the squad as we prepare for a busy and exciting season, and further ahead to the 2027 RWC,
He served as England’s head analyst from 2017 to 2021, and senior analyst from 2022 until the conclusion of their recent Six Nations campaign,
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News24 | SA shares head for worst month in almost 20 years
That’s a sharp turnaround after the gauge logged 12 straight monthly gains through February, the longest streak on record
The energy shock has added a new dynamic to South African equities,
In a risk-off environment, emerging markets and South Africa fall out of favor,
Profit-taking in precious metals counters on de-risking has amplified the hit on South African equities,
Within Africa the JSE usually reacts negatively in the first phase of a conflict like any risk market but over time it often holds up better than many other African exchanges thanks to its depth its liquidity and its large resource exporters,
News24 | Zuma, Mbeki lose bid to oust Justice Khampepe from TRC inquiry
The purpose of section 47 — to guard the integrity of the judiciary as an institution — would be defeated if judges could be compelled to participate in proceedings without the protective filter of prior consent,
[Zuma] makes serious personal accusations against Justice Khampepe,
The fact that the president now shares those concerns cannot cure a fundamental jurisdictional defect,
The fact that two former presidents join forces, and in the case of the [Zuma], to attack a retired judge of the Constitutional Court, only underscores the need for the protective mechanism of section 47. If such powerful litigants can take legal action against a judge without prior consent, the potential for abuse is manifest,
News24 | MK Party loses High Court bid to stop Batohi pension payout, misconduct inquiry
Without giving reasons, Judge Nicoline Janse Van Nieuwenhuizen dismissed the urgent application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday, and ordered the party to pay costs
You can’t invent a power and say that power is part of the president’s powers. What is the source of the power? You must have a source of the power and when you exercise it, it must be with legality, but legality is not the source.”
News24 | R5m in drugs seized, five women arrested, in OR Tambo airport bust
Five South African women were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Saturday, after they were allegedly found to be carrying drugs
A search led to the discovery of drugs concealed inside their sneakers, underwear, and private parts. The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges related to drug trafficking,
News24 | How the rand’s March meltdown compares to other recent crashes
The rand has already lost nearly 8% of its value in March, putting it on course to surpass the 7% “Nenegate” crash in December 2015, when former President Jacob Zuma fired Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene
The longer the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the more volatility we can expect,
Oil prices are 30% higher while the gold price has declined by around 20%, resulting in a deterioration in SA’s terms of trade,