South Africa

City of Johannesburg intent on using licence to buy power from independent producer - Mashaba

Eskom has barred the City of Johannesburg from increasing its energy capacity despite having a licence to purchase power generation from other producers, mayor Herman Mashaba has told journalists.

Africa

Ethiopian official says plane crash report due this week

An Ethiopian official said a preliminary report on a deadly plane crash that killed 157 on March 10 will be made public later this week.

World

Bare-breasted mermaids get covered up in Indonesia

A pair of bare-breasted mermaid statues have been given the family values treatment at an Indonesian amusement park where officials slipped golden tube tops over their chests.

Sport24

Chiefs loss will toughen us, says Bulls assistant

Bulls assistant coach Chris Rossouw admitted that complacency may have been a problem with his side against the Chiefs.

Business

Davies: Many times, I thought I would be shuffled out

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says any scent of corruption in his department was fought, and even though he considered resigning, he stayed on to leave the department in a better position.

5 key announcements from Huawei’s P30 launch event - including what it might cost in South Africa

Huawei announced a seven new products on Tuesday, including new watch designs and smart glasses.

Entertainment

Snoop Dogg to guest star in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'

Snoop Dogg is set to guest star in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Eastern Cape school horror: Lack of proper toilets and classrooms endangers learners’ lives

Despite numerous pleas to the education department, the 224 pupils at Upper Mvenyane Senior Primary School have no proper toilets, classrooms or even water supply.

Tech

5 key announcements from Huawei’s P30 launch event - including what it might cost in South Africa

Huawei announced a seven new products on Tuesday, including new watch designs and smart glasses.

Green

What Earth might look like in 80 years if we're lucky — and if we're unlucky

In the best-case scenario, the future of life on Earth looks worrisome. In the worst-case scenario, the world might be unrecognizable by 2100.

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

Science finds a way for transgender males to maintain fertility

Research has shown that after one year of testosterone treatment, ovary function in transgender men is preserved to the extent that it might allow them to become pregnant.

Wheels24

Mick Schumacher to test Ferrari F1 car

Mick Schumacher will move closer to emulating his father when he drives a Ferrari Formula 1 car in an official test next week

W24

15 000 people are on a waiting list for these R2.2K leather loafers from a brand our favourite duchess has flashed before

This is the unlikely reason why these leather loafers are selling faster than lottery tickets.

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

Karamo's off-screen "modern family” will have you crying more than you do for Queer Eye

Karamo Brown’s definition of what it means to be a loving and supportive “modern family" will leave you feeling more moved than Antoni when he sees someone slicing an avocado.

Food24

The secret to the perfect Swiss meringue buttercream? Make it backwards

This fun baking hack will change your buttercream making life forever.

Careers24

Ampath Phlebotomy Learnership Programme

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

Property24

10 tips to save thousands of rands when buying property

Often a first-time buyer or property investor overlooks the ‘small stuff’, and this can end up costing a lot of money in the long run. Keep these pointers in mind…

Gaming

All Sony’s State of Play Announcements And Trailers

Sony’s State of Play took place late last night and it showed some cool new things for PS4 owners to look forward to if you own a PS VR headset that is. It was a bit disappointing to not hear anything about the big three, namely Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding or The Last of …