Johannesburg

Sunday

Passing showers. Partly sunny. Warm.

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Du Rand sets new world record

2009-11-07 18:37

South African George Du Rand set a new world record in the men's 200-metre backstroke at the FINA World Cup stage in Moscow.

South Africa

Workers take on mining giant

2009-11-07 17:46

Mineworkers from Anglo Coal's Mpumalanga operations have marched to the company headquarters in Johannesburg to voice their grievances.

Sport

Wallabies hold off England

58 minutes ago

Australia completed the first leg of a possible grand slam after a strong second half performance saw them beat England 18-9.

South Africa

Freak storm hits KZN

2009-11-07 15:33

A freak storm, initially believed to have been a tornado, destroyed 178 homes and left 66 people injured in Nkwzela, near Bulwer, says KZN Provincial Disaster Management.

South Africa

Car slams into bus

2009-11-07 17:46

Two men were seriously injured when the car they were travelling in slammed into a stationary bus on Inanda Road, Durban, paramedics say.

 

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World

Obama praises Ft Hood heroes

2009-11-07 17:51

President Barack Obama says the training designed to keep US forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended a rampage at Fort Hood.

Entertainment

Bikini-clad women set record

2009-11-07 17:50

A new Guinness World record has been set in South Africa for the most women to parade around in a bikini, organisers say.

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Africa

AU sets Guinea sanctions

2009-11-07 13:29

The African Union has implemented sanctions on Guinea's military rulers, says AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra.

World

Nato strike kills Afghan forces

2009-11-07 15:35

Afghanistan's Defence Ministry says a Nato airstrike in Badghis mistakenly hit a joint base housing coalition troops and Afghan forces.

Sport

Beast cleared to tour

2009-11-07 18:00

Beast Mtawarira has been cleared to tour with the Springboks following discussions between SARU and the Sports Ministry.

Entertainment

Fans walk out on Britney

2009-11-07 15:41

Fans of Britney Spears deserted the pop diva just three songs in to her first Australian concert after it became evident she was miming rather than singing.

Sci-Tech

Bottles reborn as blankets

2009-11-07 17:49

A plastic bottle thrown into a Taipei recycling bin could be reincarnated as a blanket to warm disaster victims in any of 20 countries, thanks to a unique project by the world's largest Buddhist charity.

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Vonk 'a good goalie'

2009-11-06 15:00

Hans Vonk has all the qualities that Bafana Bafana need to allow our players to play with more confidence, says a News24 User.

Opinions

A breath of fresh air

2009-11-06 15:13

Tumo Mokone picks apart newly re-appointed coach Carlos Alberto Parreira's Bafana squad, and expresses his satisfaction.

Special focus

Brainy seafood

Treating mild iodine deficiency boosts brain power.

Sex tapes and scandals

Joost, Jess, J-Lo and Gwyneth. Get this week's celeb juice.

A little bit ‘potty’

Create a colourful oasis with the clever use of containers.

Shut the &*^% up!

Do you have the right to tell your neighbours to shut up?

 

Tagine

Try this delicious chicken and fennel tagine with red olives.

A Christmas Carol

Joey (10) gets a little creeped out by Dickens' dark holiday tale.

Zuma from 24games

Control the frog idol of Zuma in this addictive puzzler!

Flare sandboarding?

GoTravel24 users share their adrenalin fuelled adventures.

 

Wheels

Reader test: Mazda MX-5

2009-11-06 08:02

Reader Roger opted for a new set of wheels to go along with a new phase in his life. And he's still being blown away

Property

A bit potty

No matter how small your patio or garden, it can become a lush and colourful oasis with the clever use of containers. – Antonella Dési

Women

Kim Kardashian's black eye!

2009-11-05 15:55

The reality TV star is nursing a black eye after a charity boxing match got out of hand. Take a look!

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Cpt: 15-17°C Numerous showers. Mostly cloudy. Cool. Pta: 17-30°C Isolated tstorms. Broken clouds. Pleasantly warm.
Jhb: 15-29°C Passing showers. Partly sunny. Warm. Bloem: 16-30°C More sun than clouds. Pleasantly warm.
Dbn: 23-34°C Sunny. Warm. PE: 18-26°C Morning clouds. Warm.
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