South Africa

Body of drowned Verulam 12-year-old boy recovered

The body of a 12-year-old boy whose body was swept away in a swollen river in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday has been recovered.

Africa

About 40 people remain trapped in Liberian gold mine

Fellow miners have been using their bare hands to remove debris in an effort to free some 40 gold miners who have been trapped for a week, a spokesperson for Liberia's disaster management agency has said.

World

WATCH: Top world news stories, February 18

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Sport24

Windies veteran Gayle to retire from ODIs after CWC

Veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from one-day international cricket after this year's Cricket World Cup.

Business

#Budget 2019: Unbundling Eskom will cost us, but not restructuring would be worse

Unbundling Eskom will cost the state coffers another bailout, but without a restructure the power utility could drag down the country's credit rating which will have dire consequences for the economy and jobs, analysts warn.

There's even more evidence that drinking diet cooldrink is bad for you

A 12-year study assessed over 80,000 women aged between 50 and 79.

Entertainment

Jennifer Aniston's private jet forced to make emergency landing

Jennifer Aniston’s birthday celebrations in Cabo had a shaky start on when her private jet had to make an emergency landing.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s Eskom plan faces blowback

Already slammed by unions for the proposed split and potentially including IPPs, the president’s newly formed Cabinet committee dealing with the crisis has come under fire for lacking technical expertise.

Tech

3 new Samsung devices just leaked through the company's app

Three previously unseen wearables have appeared in an official Samsung app.

Green

Bali looks to turn the tide on Indonesia's plastic waste

It's not even 07:00 and hundreds of men and women are walking up and down Bali's western coast, grabbing all the rubbish they can find.

MyNews24

If you think Eskom is bad, have a look at Pacific Gas and Electric

Despite the fact that it is a liability, I have not seen any evidence of any fatalities as a result of Eskom's mismanagement.

health24

ADHD may affect boys and girls in different ways

New research has found differences in the white matter microstructure of the brains of boys and girls, which might explain behavioural differences between boys and girls with ADHD.

Wheels24

New cars, fuel prices and more - Top motoring stories you shouldn't miss

From new models to global fuel prices, check out these top motoring stories of the week.

W24

One of SA's youngest female cardiologists who was bullied about her revealing outfit has laid a charge of crimen injuria

"Stop stereotyping ... that needs to end."

Travel

Meetings Africa: What will it take to inspire more tourism business across the continent?

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is sounding the horn that the market is open for business locally.

Parent24

Cardi B on her postnatal depression: “Out of nowhere, the world was heavy on my shoulders”

“I thought I was going to avoid it. When I gave birth, the doctor told me about postpartum, and I was like, ‘Well, I’m doing good right now, I don’t think that’s going to happen.’ But out of nowhere, the world was heavy on my shoulders.”

Food24

5 Stress-free weeknight dinners

Chicken noodles bowls, veggie cheeseburgers, creamy pea and ham pasta plus more!

Careers24

A checklist to ensure you’ll start your new job on the right note

If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re about to embark on your new career adventure.

Property24

Johannesburg’s Westdene a hotspot for first-time buyers

Character-filled Westdene in Johannesburg, with homes from R950k, is attracting first-time buyers seeking value, space and proximity to amenities.

Gaming

Fortnite Dance Moves Debacle Takes a Turn in Epic’s Favour

For the past several months, things have gotten really silly when it comes to Fortnite dance moves and talent suing Epic Games for using their dance moves. From Backpack Kid to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Alfonso Ribeiro and more, everyone seems to be jumping on the “sue Epic for a dance move” train and …