South Africa

Stiff fine for man caught bribing traffic cop

A R3 000 fine or six months behind bars is what the Atteridgeville Regional Court has given a Pretoria taxi driver who tried to bribe officers when he was caught driving an unroadworthy vehicle.

Africa

Teacher from remote Kenya village is world's best, wins $1 million

A maths and physics teacher from a secondary school in a remote village in Kenya's Rift Valley has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize for 2019, organisers have said.

World

Israel hits targets across Gaza after rocket attack

Israeli forces have struck targets across the Gaza Strip in response to a surprise rocket attack from the Palestinian territory.

Sport24

Stormers 'positive' of Etzebeth return for Blues

The Stormers are hopeful that powerful Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will return for Saturday's clash against the Blues.

Business

Apple announces Apple credit card with Goldman Sachs

The card is tied to Apple Pay, a service that lets people load banking information and pay in stores like Starbucks or use it for purchases online.

A British Airways flight from London to Germany took off in the wrong direction and landed in Scotland

British Airways said paperwork for the flight, operated by WDL Aviation, was submitted incorrectly. It apologised to customers who ended up in the wrong country.

Entertainment

WATCH NOW: When Heather Strong mysteriously disappears the police discover CCTV footage which leads them to believe foul play

When Heather Strong disappears the police find CCTV evidence that uncovers possible foul play.

Shaun Abrahams finds new job – in Botswana

Shaun Abrahams, who left his position as National Director of Public Prosecutions after the Constitutional Court declared his appointment unlawful, is now the lead prosecutor heading a multimillion-pula corruption case in South Africa’s neighbouring country.

Tech

'Apple will be next:' Google's big plan to upend the video game industry could be a 'preemptive strike' against Apple, analyst says

Apple is one of the only major tech companies without a big stake in the video game market, but that could all change soon according to analysts.

Green

WATCH: Chernobyl tourists bring a new kind of pollution to Ground Zero

As the radiation recedes, visitors to the Chernobyl nuclear plant and neighbouring town of Pripyat are creating a different kind of pollution – one that requires another clean-up.

MyNews24

MyElectionManifesto: Have your say

Do you believe in BEE? How do you think the government should address land reform? Do you think the NHI is financially viable? And how do we solve the unemployment crisis?

health24

A woman just had a near-fatal allergic reaction to penicillin in semen

Doctors urge people to 'be aware' of the risk.

Wheels24

WATCH: Auto hatchbacks, a vintage car show and the BMW X4 reviewed

Which small automatic hatchback car is worth your hard-earned cash? We take a review of WagonR, Santro and Tiago. At the Cartier Concours, we spoke with some of the owners of the vintage historic machines, and as to why they still keep the cars a...

W24

Here's exactly how to control your appetite and those late afternoon or night cravings

Three smart mental tricks to smash hunger pangs.

Travel

OR Tambo International has banned these irregular-shaped bags

New rules for checking in bags of irregular shape and size have come into effect OR Tambo International Airport.

Parent24

The costs involved if your child has learning difficulties

From ADHD to dyslexia and speech delay, here’s what you need to know about the importance of getting the right diagnosis and treatment for your child.

Food24

Conquer the kitchen with these 5 one-pan chicken dinner recipes

One-pan chicken takes on 5 different luscious flavours.

Careers24

Ampath Phlebotomy Learnership Programme

Great learnership opportunity starts January 2020 for duration of 2 years.

Property24

Modern kitchen countertops: Sleek, natural and low maintenance

Sintered surfacing is made from 100% natural materials and its hardwearing, antibacterial and anti-mould properties make this ideal for food preparation.

Gaming

Sony to Announce New Games Today During State of Play Stream – When and Where to Watch

Sony announced a few days back that they will be hosting a special State of Play stream today where the company will reveal new titles, announce release dates for current in-development games and touch on more news about upcoming and current PlayStation content. The State of Play is basically the same thing as Nintendo’s Direct …