South Africa

Thursday's weather: Rain for the Cape ahead of a cold front

Rain is forecast for the southern parts of the Western Cape ahead of a cold front on Thursday.

Africa

Tanzanian press champion hopes prize 'lifts veil' on abuses

A Tanzanian journalist awarded a prestigious prize for press freedom said he hoped the recognition will "lift the corner of the veil" on the plight of reporters in his homeland.

World

It's been 5 years since MH17 was shot down, killing 298 people. Here's what happened, and why nobody has yet been held officially responsible

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot out of the sky over Eastern Ukraine in July 2014. Investigators blame four pro-Russian military officers.

Sport24

Jordy, Slater sent tumbling at JBay

Pre-tournament favourites Jordy Smith and Kelly Slater have crashed out of the Corona Open JBay.

Business

Businessman claiming to be 'rogue unit' victim loses court bid

A court has dismissed an application of a businessman who argued, in part, he was the victim of illegal surveillance by the so-called SARS 'rogue' unit.

Someone in South Africa apparently tried to ship R1.4 billion worth of cocaine into Australia – by welding it into a giant yellow excavator

The find represents the biggest ever drug interception in the history of Australia's federal police – nearly half, in a single haul, as much as police there seized in all of the previous year.

Entertainment

Beyoncé handpicks Busiswa and Moonchild to feature on 'The Lion King' album

Busiswa and Moonchild have been featured on Beyoncé’s new album The Lion King: The Gift, and the two artists are over the moon.

Gordhan’s next target is Lindiwe Sisulu – Malema

The fight between Pravin Gordhan and the EFF took centre stage in the National Assembly again with EFF leader Julius Malema warning that Gordhan’s next target was Lindiwe Sisulu.

Tech

FaceApp, which is currently trending in South Africa again, is not stealing all your photos – it's only making you look old

Continue ageing yourself in peace, you are not being ripped off in the background.

Green

WATCH: Divers discover human-sized jellyfish off Falmouth coast

Lizzie Daly and Dan Abbott, who discovered the specimen, estimated it to be around 1.5m-long - as large as the divers themselves.

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

WATCH: This woman absorbed her sibling in the womb and is now her own twin

For one woman who absorbed her twin in the womb, having two sets of DNA naturally programmed to not get along has come at a steep price.

Wheels24

Porsche's VR entertainment with 'holoride', Epic unloading car fails - Mid-week motoring wrap

We take a look at how many cars BMW has sold in SA so far this year, while the Land Rover Discovery legacy spans three decades.

W24

After lessons from Kim Kardashian's cosmetic surgeon, a Joburg-based aesthetician reveals why we're obsessed with Snapchat noses

From A to Botox - this leading aesthetic doctor in South Africa shares everything you need to know about the most popular aesthetic procedures women are going for.

Travel

Witzenberg on a budget: Taste and drink platteland cuisine

Just want to indulge in some tasty goodness without stretching your wallet? Take a break in the towns of Ceres, Tulbagh and Wolseley.

Parent24

'How do I let you go before I even got to know you?' One couple's heartbreaking, yet inspiring, journey to parenthood

For many, the path to parenthood is obscured by challenges, but the journey this family endured stands out. Persistence, faith and the spirit of 'philotimo' has been their mainstay for the past 6 years. Read their harrowing story here.

Food24

5 Tasty soup toppings that will add another dimension to your meal

Winter is soup weather, and the best part is that there's no limit to the different flavours at your disposal.

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

Fun DIY: 5 ways you can create the perfect patio area

Want a patio where you can relax for cosy cups of coffee, fun family brunches or a heart-to-heart over glasses of wine late into the night? Follow these tips…