South Africa

Dodgy Western Cape security contract: still no answers from MEC

The Western Cape government has yet to answer questions about a surprising R3m-a-month contract signed with a relatively unknown company to guard the Helen Bowden Nurses' Home.

Africa

At UN, Kabila vows 'peaceful, credible' DRC vote

Congolese President Joseph Kabila has pledged at the United Nations that elections planned for December will go ahead, promising to take steps to ensure the vote is peaceful and credible.

World

New Zealand PM makes UN history with first baby in General Assembly hall

New Zealand's prime minister has been proclaimed a history maker for taking "first baby" – daughter Neve – into the United Nations General Assembly hall, shaking up what is still a boys' club of world leaders.

Sport24

PE win would be big laurel for Rassie

Whether with four or five log points, a Bok win over the Aussies should seal pleasing runners-up spot (at least) in the Championship, writes Rob Houwing.

Business

SARS Inquiry hears internal investigations unit broke down under Moyane

A senior SARS employee has said that after the arrival of Tom Moyane the tax agency's internal anti-corruption unit was reduced from handling critical investigations to looking into minor cases such as fraudulent staff sick notes.

Australia's needles in strawberries crisis has reportedly spread to two more countries

Australian strawberries containing needles have been reported in New Zealand and Singapore, and metal detectors are now being used to check imports.

Entertainment

Former Days of our Lives actor Frank Parker, 79, dies

Soap opera veteran Frank Parker, who was known as Shawn Brady on Days of our Lives, passed away after battling dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

Sars commission frustrated by irregularities in Bain’s testimony

Management consulting firm Bain & Company officials has not been forthcoming. It only divulges pertinent information when it is caught out in a lie and it misled the general public in a press statement with regards to the Sars commission.

Tech

Uber drivers suing for better pay in US lose critical court ruling

Uber drivers have suffered a major defeat in one of the gig economy’s most closely watched labour fights.

Green

New York seeks to claw back 'Big Oyster' past

One sunny morning in New York, a dozen biologists and volunteers stand in knee-deep water, chucking net sacks of oyster shells down a human chain, before planting them in containers on the riverbed.

MyNews24

Organic: It's dirtier than you think

Last year my mother, along with hoards of other parents, hippies and health-obsessors, rejoiced when South Africa joined organic-loving OECD countries and finally got her own green sticker and chief sticker of stickers, the South African Organic Sector Organisation.

health24

'Are you really crazy?'

Carol Ngcamane was surprised and shocked at the reaction of her family and friends, when she told them she had been diagnosed with depression.

Wheels24

Paris auto show: BMW set to unveil the latest edition of SA-bound 3 Series sedan

BMW is set to unveil the seventh-generation of its popular 3 Series at the 2018 Paris auto show.

W24

Woman’s 15-year search for her mother ends with an emotional call

Jessica Nicole, 33, always knew she was adopted – but that never stopped her wondering who her birth parents were.

Travel

WATCH: Sun, sea land and people - the best of a road trip in Andalusia, Spain

Join World Nomads' Aube Rey Lescure on a road trip through Spain as she shares a series of poetic vignettes to ignite your senses, and inspire you to visit Andalusia on the country's southern coast.

Parent24

More boys hurt by dating violence than girls

It is often assumed that girls are more frequent victims of dating violence than boys. Findings from a recent study, however, show that boys are also vulnerable.

Food24

IN DEPTH: Is bottled water really any better than tap water?

We take a closer look at popular drinks - water, energy drinks and tea.

Careers24

How are South Africans feeling about the work environment?

New study reveals fears that skills will outdate and a growing need for lifelong learning

Property24

Heavenly homes selling from R8m to R48.5m in this Umhlanga estate

The Hawaan Forest Estate to the north of Umhlanga offers residents a natural sanctuary, yet is within minutes of the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and beaches.

Gaming

Five Epic Gaming Fails of the past Several Months

We have moved to an awesome new site. Check it out here It has been an eventful year in gaming we some high points and definitely some low points to discuss. The latter has brought us some epic gaming fails and these seem to be increasing as the year progressed. Related: Sunday Times ”Fat” and …

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