South Africa

Magashule's former secretary allegedly scored R100m for CCTV cameras that don't work

A company belonging to the former secretary of ANC secretary general Ace Magashule has earned more than R100m for, among other things, providing CCTV cameras to the Mangaung metro – most of which allegedly don't work or have never worked.

Africa

'Open for business' Zimbabwe has little to show for $27 billion

When Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the leadership of Zimbabwe from Robert Mugabe in November 2017, he promised to revive the moribund economy and adopted a mantra he’s repeated regularly ever since - 'Zimbabwe is open for business'.

World

Eiffel Tower climber 'admitted to psychiatric unit'

A man, believed to be Russian, who sparked a mass evacuation of the Eiffel Tower by scaling the iconic Paris landmark has been admitted to a psychiatric unit, legal sources said.

Sport24

CWC Proteas: Starting XI uncertainty cause for concern

The uncertainty surrounding South Africa's starting XI for their May 30 World Cup opener against England is cause for concern, writes Lloyd Burnard.

Business

World’s biggest miner sees coal's era ending in shift to the battery age

BHP Group, the world’s biggest miner, sees the outlook for thermal coal as challenged and won’t add production as it prioritises growth in commodities tied to the shift to renewable energy and electric transport.

South African CEOs are falling like flies – with no replacements in sight

Three major public companies have lost their CEOs recently, and none appear to have a succession plan in place – even though good corporate governance requires one.

Entertainment

WATCH: Charlize Theron says working with Canadian sex symbol Seth Rogen was intimidating

South African born star Charlize Theron has admitted that she was really intimidated working with Seth Rogen on their new flick, Long Shot.

Mabuza always said he would quit if convincing reasons were given

Deputy President David Mabuza’s surprise withdrawal from Parliament this morning follows a slew of big names dropping off the ANC’s Parliament list.

Tech

How to undock, move, and split the keyboard on an iPad, to type however works best for you

You can move and manipulate the touchscreen keyboard on an iPad in several ways. Here's a guide on how to move, split, and dock the iPad keyboard.

Green

New study proves penguins are key indicators of ocean health

A new study has proven that African penguins benefit when there is a greater abundance of fish available and it can be used to inform fisheries management in future.

MyNews24

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health24

Which is better: body weight training or weightlifting?

Gains, gains, gains.

Wheels24

WATCH: Austrian president pays tribute to 'inspirational' Niki Lauda

Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen called three-time Formula 1 Niki Lauda a "great Austrian" and an "inspiration for all of us", following his passing on Monday.

W24

If you check into this hotel, you can borrow their Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags for a night out with your girls

We appreciate hotels that let us borrow their hair dryers and phone chargers, but when has a hotel ever offered to lend you a luxury handbag?

Travel

The future of SA airports? Putting the passenger in charge of (almost) everything except piloting the plane

What will the passenger journey look like from drop-off to boarding gate in a few years to come? Here's a sneak peek.

Parent24

How to help your child overcome their fear of maths

Maths anxiety is real! But if the subject is taught properly, and learners develop a "growth mindset", it can result in a more positive learning experience.

Food24

WATCH: 10 Things you've been eating wrong - including cupcakes

From toffee apples, your favourite barbecue chicken wings to traditional soup dumplings, these are the 10 food items you've been eating incorrectly.

Careers24

Find your dream job faster with these 3 tips

Looking for a new job but don’t have much time on your hands? Here’s what you need to ensure that your search reaps results in no time.

Property24

Elections are over and banks are keen to finance your home loan

If your goal is to get onto the property ladder, banks are now offering more accessible and affordable loans with a lower or sometimes zero deposit required.