South Africa

LIVE | Public Protector to release three new investigative reports

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is holding a media briefing to release her latest investigative reports.

Africa

Morocco court condemns three to death for killing Scandinavian hikers

A Moroccan court on Thursday condemned three Islamic State group supporters to death for the murder of two Scandinavian women beheaded while on a hiking trip in the High Atlas mountains.

World

First transgender couple married in Cuba

A transgender couple married in Cuba this week, a first on the island nation where sexual minorities have long suffered discrimination.

Sport24

Fairy tale rise for new Bok scrumhalf Jantjies

The fairy tale rise of South African scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies continues at Ellis Park when he makes his Test debut against Australia.

Business

Tax season: 7 ways to protect yourself from cybercrime attacks

An antivirus expert lists seven tips to help shield taxpayers from cyber crime attacks.

WATCH: A new South African safe survives explosions

Cash Connect says it has tried to blow it up – twice – and couldn’t get in.

Entertainment

Prince Harry, Denzel Washington and Orlando Bloom - 9 places in Cape Town you're likely to run into celebrities

South Africa has established itself as a prime destination for international film productions, making Cape Town a prime location for celebrity spotting.

How government creates a problem and fixes it at taxpayers’ expense

We’ve seen it many times: government introduces a tax or regulation which has undesirable consequences. To remedy the harm, government proposes to introduce yet another tax or regulation.

Tech

Facebook and Google are tracking the porn you're watching, even when you're in incognito

Researchers analysed more than 22,484 porn sites, of which 74% were found to contain Google trackers. Oracle had trackers on 24% and Facebook on 10%.

Green

#PlasticFreeJuly: It's time to take on the Dirty Dozen across our shores

The Two Ocean's Aquarium will be hosting a beach clean-up, with the initiative shining a light on the common offenders that regularly wash up on our shores - now known as the dirty dozen.

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

Why you should dance your way to better health

Studies have found that the heart-health benefits of dance are likely due to its bouts of high-intensity movement and it being a stress-relieving hobby one can do for life.

Wheels24

Going premium - How is Mazda doing in South Africa?

Five years after gaining its local independence, what is the state of Mazda in Mzansi? We look at the brand and its business.

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

How to turn a van into a house-on-wheels for those super long road trips

For those handy travellers looking to take on a project, why not DIY a van to make your road trips super comfortable?

Parent24

'We had no choice': Pacific nation the first to ban disposable nappies

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is preparing to ban disposable nappies by the end of 2019, with their Minister of Foreign Affairs saying the country has no choice if they are to survive.

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

Umhlanga ticks all the boxes for property investors

Umhlanga offers deluxe beachfront property options, but you don’t need a frontline home to enjoy coastal living and excellent capital appreciation.