South Africa

Grades R to 3 curriculum for coding, robotics ready to go - Motshekga

"We have developed the grade R to 3 coding and robotics curriculum, and the design of the grades 4 to 9 curriculum is at an advanced stage. We will also be piloting this curriculum from January 2020 in grades R to 3 and Grade 7."

Africa

Zimbabwe miners told to pay utility bills in foreign currency

Mining companies in Zimbabwe will have to use foreign currency to pay for power but can make their own arrangements for imports from foreign suppliers, the country’s energy minister said.

World

Space legend remembers | Trump tweets condemned: WATCH the top world news videos for today

Apollo 'space legends' remember 1969 mission | House votes to 'strongly condemn' Trump tweets; here are the top world news videos for today. WATCH.

Sport24

Player exodus: A reality SA rugby must deal with

An ongoing player exodus is something South African rugby is going to have to learn to deal with, Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has stressed.

Business

SA interest rates may fall, and not due to politics

Should Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago announce a cut in South African interest rates this week, as expected, it won’t be because politicians want him to.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and 15 ways you can use your phone to improve your productivity

Day Three of The Zuma Show.

Entertainment

Confirmed: South African music legend Johnny Clegg (66) dies

After a long battle with pancreatic cancer the prolific musician has died.

This mud school is a disaster waiting to happen but government ignores pleas for help

Children are forced to learn in buildings made from mud and sticks at Lower Ntlaza Junior Primary School near Libode in the Eastern Cape.

Tech

Apple is reportedly investigating after an 11-year-old girl says an iPhone 6 exploded in her hands

Kayla Ramos was playing on her iPhone 6 in her sister's bedroom in Bakersfield, California, when she noticed sparks coming off the device.

Green

WATCH: Tennessee cops say flushing drugs could spawn 'Meth-Gators'

Police in Tennessee are asking residents not to toss drugs down the toilet, saying it could lead to "meth-gators" and stoned waterfowl.

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health24

This convenient medicine ‘ATM’ is already proving to be a winner with SA patients

To reduce the long hours patients endure to get their medication at clinics, Neo Hutiri invented the Pelebox – a simple medication-dispensing solution. Already rolled out in parts of the country, patients have told of how the invention is simplifying their lives.

Wheels24

WATCH: Opel Grandland X quick review

'Although it's completely modern in its styling, the feeling of nostalgia just creeps in while you're driving the Opel Grandland X', writes Janine Van der Post.

W24

The Lion King’s Florence Kasumba stuns in David Tlale at movie’s London premiere

This marks the second time Florence Kasumba walks down the red carpet of a major movie premiere in David Tlale.

Travel

WATCH: How to tip around the world

South Africans are used to tipping between 10-15% for good service. But how does it work around the globe?

Parent24

WATCH: How vaccinations work to strengthen the immune system

Learn how vaccinations work with this thorough videographic.

Food24

Kitchen confidence: Risotto 101 – Master this classic rice dish without breaking a sweat

Always been too afraid to attempt making risotto? Don't be! Jess Spiro is here to hold your hand through the process while offering stellar tips along the way.

Careers24

When should you really schedule that job interview?

Mornings or afternoons, first or last: when should you really schedule that job interview? Time matters more than you think

Property24

Great opportunities for young home buyers in Bloemfontein

With Bloemfontein currently in a buyer’s market and the decreased demand for sectional title homes, first-timers and young investors are in the pound seats.