South Africa

Scam alert: Don't fall victim to bogus colleges, warns education dept

Bogus colleges are mushrooming all over South Africa, the Department of Higher Education and Training has warned, as it embarks on a countrywide public awareness campaign.

Africa

13 miners die in Ghana after blast, regional official says

A regional official in Ghana says 13 miners have died after inhaling smoke from a blast they detonated.

World

UK man who killed date in boat crash arrested in Georgia

Police say a British man who went on the run after killing a woman in a speedboat crash on their first date has been arrested in Georgia.

Sport24

Pakistan captain Sarfraz sorry for Phehlukwayo 'black guy' comment

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has apologised for his barb aimed at Andile Phehlukwayo during the second ODI in Durban, saying he "didn't mean for the words to be heard".

Business

SA CEOs less confident about growth than global peers

The number of South African CEO’s who are 'very confident' about their company’s prospects for revenue growth has dropped to 18% in 2019 compared to 22% in 2018.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and the fastest-growing African economies right now

Good news on inflation and the rand.

Entertainment

These sexy pics will have you falling in love with SA's first Bachelor!

In less than a month from now you’ll finally be able to see South African women competing to win the heart of the first local Bachelor.

Party funding bill signed too late: ‘We will still be in the dark at poll time’

Civil society organisations are lamenting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 11th-hour signing into law of the Political Party Funding Bill, saying the delay will ensure South Africans will yet again go to the polls in the dark over who is funding parties.

Tech

The CEO behind 'Pokémon Go' says the company is cash-flow positive as it becomes worth almost R55 billion

Niantic, the creator of "Pokémon Go," is now worth almost $4 billion, thanks to a new investment of $245 million.

Green

Orangutan bites zoo volunteer, detaches her thumb

A zoo in Ohio says one of its volunteer's thumbs became detached when an orangutan reached through a barrier and bit her arm.

MyNews24

Greed on the High Seas

Fish numbers on the brink of collapse are again highlighted by the WWF…and then we hear of Operation Phakisa which plans to grow the fishing industry in our bordering oceans of South Africa.

health24

Infections may be a trigger for heart attack and stroke

A new study found that infections like pneumonia and urinary tract infections substantially increased a group of patients' odds of having a heart attack or stroke.

Wheels24

WATCH: Most powerful SUV yet - the 522kW Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk for SA is not to be messed with

Equipped with a supercharged V8 engine producing 522kW, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has been transformed into the most powerful, quickest SUV yet.

W24

After Criselda Dudumashe recently shared how her husband allegedly beat her up we thought we'd remind women how they can seek help

You don't have to suffer alone.

Travel

8 Sure ways to screw up a business trip

Business trips can make or break your career, and when things go downhill it's not just your trip that will be ruined.

Parent24

LGBTQIAP+: We help you understand 23 gender terms

Here are some gender-related terms you may encounter – on campus, at school, among your children's friends. Here's what they mean.

Food24

7 Wine terms every wine lover should know

Wine négociant, Wade Bales shares some wine lingo you can add to your vocab.

Careers24

Why 2019 is an interesting year to get a Management qualification

When reflecting on epochs in world history, historians often make reference to an ancient Chinese curse – ‘May you live in interesting times!’

Property24

Cape Town’s northern suburbs expected to ‘dazzle’ in 2019

Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Durbanville and surrounds are still outperforming almost all other Cape Town suburbs, with homes from R1m to R2m in high demand.

Gaming

Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition Review

The Tales of series is known for its dramatic JRPG experience and Tales of Vesperia is one of the best entries in the series. I for one never played it back on the PS3 so being able to tackle Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition was an exciting task. The game then re-released on PS3 but never …