South Africa

Monday's weather: Cold and windy start to the week ahead of another intense cold front

Fine to cold conditions are expected across most of the country on Monday, ahead of an intense cold front that is expected from Tuesday.

Africa

British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo

British Airways and Lufthansa have suspended flights to Egypt's capital, Cairo, over unspecified security concerns, giving no details about what may have prompted the move.

World

Australian woman allegedly beheads mother in 'horrific' crime

An Australian woman charged with murder has been sent for a medical assessment amid reports she decapitated her mother and left the head outside a neighbour's house.

Sport24

SA men's water polo side crash to Germany

The South African men's water polo side have been eliminated from medal contention at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju.

Business

Eskom's R17bn emergency funding in spotlight as Parly considers appropriations bill

The National Assembly this week will consider the 2019 Appropriation Bill, which includes emergency funding of R17bn for Eskom, authorised by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in April.

Europe is bracing for another blistering heat wave, less than a month after record-breaking temperatures scorched the continent

Europe could see temperatures reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas on Wednesday and Thursday next week.

Entertainment

Mango Groove's Claire Johnston: 'There's a hole in the world now that Johnny is gone'

The lead singer of one of the most famous bands in South Africa told Channel24 about working with Johnny Clegg and remembered his beautiful smile.

Ostracised Zuma had to lash out – Mahumapelo

Former president Jacob Zuma resorted to disclosing to all and sundry that some members within his own party “are spies” because he was forced into a corner and left with no option.

Tech

Here's what your favourite emojis looked like when they were first introduced

Your favourite yellow smiley faces have been around for over 10 years. Here's how they've evolved over the years.

Green

WATCH | Massive heat wave bakes central, eastern US

A gargantuan heat wave hunkered down over the central and eastern US, sending residents to cooling centers. WATCH NOW.

MyNews24

Don't take Zuma's accusations lightly

Zuma's accusations that two of his comrades Ngoako Ramatlhodi and Siphiwe Nyanda, among others, were agents of the apartheid regime, hence they want to destroy him, can not be taken lightly.

health24

This NGO creates affordable, washable sanitary towels

Despite sanitary pads being exempt from value-added tax, they remain unaffordable to many. This newly developed, reusable and washable sanitary towel aims to change that.

Wheels24

Next-gen Mazda 3, new Toyota Supra in SA - top new models of the week

From the next-generation Mazda3 to Toyota’s new GR Supra arriving in South Africa, check out these new models of the week.

W24

Why not peel away a layer of your skin to reverse winter's harmful effects on your skin?

Plus, everything you need to know about skin peels if you are a first-timer.

Travel

'Unclear security situation' in Egypt sees BA suspending flights to Cairo for a week

British Airways announced on Saturday it was suspending its flights to Cairo for seven days.

Parent24

Former The Queen actor, Joe Kazadi on parenthood – 'I’ve never felt this kind of joy'

He played a villain on The Queen, but in real life Joe Kazadi is a big softie. Here he talks about fatherhood and growing up as a refugee in SA.

Food24

We rank the top Winter foods - so you don't have to

Thinking of what to cook this weekend? We've got your back in the comfort food department!

Careers24

‘Tell us about yourself’: how to answer those common, but tricky job interview questions

They seem like they should be a walk in the park, but these five common questions could be a minefield if not prepared for properly.

Property24

Retirement property options from R565k in Mpumalanga

Are you ready to kick back, relax and enjoy your ‘golden years’? Check out these well-priced homes in Mpumalanga’s Nelspruit, Ermelo and Trichardt…