South Africa

No reason why Reshall Jimmy could not have left burning Ford Kuga, inquest told

Simulated fire tests show there was no reason the late Reshall Jimmy could not have gotten out of his Ford Kuga before a massive blaze which burnt it out, the company's US-based expert has told the Western Cape High Court.

Africa

UN envoy warns of 'long and bloody war' in Libya

The UN envoy for Libya has called for immediate action to cut off arms flows to the warring sides in Libya, warning that the ongoing battle for Tripoli was "just the start of a long and bloody war".

World

Eiffel Tower climber 'admitted to psychiatric unit'

A man, believed to be Russian, who sparked a mass evacuation of the Eiffel Tower by scaling the iconic Paris landmark has been admitted to a psychiatric unit, legal sources said.

Sport24

Only 1 SA franchise player makes PRO14 Dream Team shortlist

Only one player from South Africa's two PRO14 sides, the Kings and the Cheetahs, has been nominated for the 2018/19 PRO14 Dream Team.

Business

World’s biggest miner sees coal's era ending in shift to the battery age

BHP Group, the world’s biggest miner, sees the outlook for thermal coal as challenged and won’t add production as it prioritises growth in commodities tied to the shift to renewable energy and electric transport.

South African CEOs are falling like flies – with no replacements in sight

Three major public companies have lost their CEOs recently, and none appear to have a succession plan in place – even though good corporate governance requires one.

Entertainment

14 shows to watch now that 'Game of Thrones' is dead

Looking for a new series to sink your teeth into? Here are 14 excellent series currently available to stream in South Africa.

Ramaphosa must worry about Mabuza. He may be about to play his best card

President Cyril Ramaphosa must be very worried about developments this morning that his ANC deputy David Mabuza has postponed taking up his position as deputy president of the country.

Tech

Trump may reportedly blacklist Chinese surveillance giant Hikvision, showing the trade war is shifting from sweeping tariffs to direct attacks on companies

Reports that Trump may ban exports to Hikvision, on the heels of the Huawei drama, highlight the trade war is evolving — and traders are jittery.

Green

New study proves penguins are key indicators of ocean health

A new study has proven that African penguins benefit when there is a greater abundance of fish available and it can be used to inform fisheries management in future.

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health24

Which is better: body weight training or weightlifting?

Gains, gains, gains.

Wheels24

Monaco GP preview: Racing Point 'want to be fighting for points'

The SportPesa Racing Point Formula 1 team head to the Monaco street circuit keen to get back on the points-scoring trail after a terrible outing at the Spanish GP.

W24

If you check into this hotel, you can borrow their Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags for a night out with your girls

We appreciate hotels that let us borrow their hair dryers and phone chargers, but when has a hotel ever offered to lend you a luxury handbag?

Travel

The future of SA airports? Putting the passenger in charge of (almost) everything except piloting the plane

What will the passenger journey look like from drop-off to boarding gate in a few years to come? Here's a sneak peek.

Parent24

WATCH: John Legend says Luna has Chrissy Teigen’s sense of humour – from these adorable videos we totally get that

“She really is [funny]. She's got a lot of Chrissy's personality," John Legend gushed about his daughter, Luna, in a recent interview. And honestly, from these adorable videos Chrissy Teigen shared, we couldn't agree more.

Food24

Hiking 100km with Brian O’Driscoll and the wine that welcomed us at the finish

Dan Nicholl spends 4 days without wine... and this is what happened.

Careers24

Find your dream job faster with these 3 tips

Looking for a new job but don’t have much time on your hands? Here’s what you need to ensure that your search reaps results in no time.

Property24

The top residential estates worldwide in 2019

Residential estates are a growing segment in the high-net-worth market, offering a lifestyle most only dream about. Here are some of the best places to live...