South Africa

Ex-apartheid cop accused of involvement in Timol murder back in court

The former security branch police sergeant accused of being involved in the murder of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol is expected to appear for a pre-trial conference in the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg.

Africa

PIC: Museveni visits site of deadly Uganda landslide

Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni has visited eastern Bududa after at least 43 people died when a landslide caused a river to burst its banks, sending water and boulders cascading downhill.

World

Bavarian voters punish Merkel allies in state election

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative allies have lost their absolute majority in Bavaria's state parliament by a wide margin in a regional election, a result that could cause more turbulence within the national government.

Sport24

Amla out of Aussie tour as door opens for Markram, Hendricks

Hashim Amla has been ruled out of South Africa's tour to Australia, opening the door for one of Reeza Hendricks or Aiden Markram.

Business

Rand firm as Moody's delays ratings move

The rand has strengthened further after Moody's Investors Service held off on its ratings review.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and how 8 famous chefs make scrambled eggs

Moody's delay and VBS.

Entertainment

Venom still number 1 at the US box office

The Neil Armstrong film First Man has landed in third place at the North American box office, behind last weekend's champs Venom and A Star Is Born.

VBS: ‘Cyril knew’

Sources allege that a VBS shareholder briefed Ramaphosa about looting ‘early last year’ – and even before then, informed the central bank and Financial Services Board.

Tech

Plastic surgeon buys top South Korea Bitcoin exchange

A consortium led by a prominent Seoul plastic surgeon has purchased a controlling stake in South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to reports.

Green

WATCH: China's 'tree guardian' has been planting for 30 years

Wei Fafu has filled almost nine kilometres with trees by planting for more than three decades in Guizhou, China.

MyNews24

The Republicans' unintended ad campaign against women in the US

For women watching this coverage, the message pounded home again and again and again is simple: the Republican party doesn’t take women seriously.

health24

Are electric hand dryers better than paper towels?

The debate about the merits of paper towels versus electric hand dryers in public bathrooms has been going on for years.

Wheels24

2019 SA Car of the Year - jury members revealed, vehicle categories, public vote and more

The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists has revealed jury members for the 2019 SA Car Of The Year competition. Wheels24's Janine Van der Post will be an official judge!

W24

#MondayMotivation: Wearing a nightgown outside the bedroom just became totally acceptable

Very few taboos remain when it comes to fashion. Almost anything goes. Now sleepwear is stepping out of the shadows, and into its much-deserved spot in the sunlight.

Travel

PICS: Clifton, Santos and more of SA's Blue Flag beaches on our hit-list this summer

Get wet at one of these South African Blue Flag beaches sure to capture you with its scenic shores and aesthetic waters.

Parent24

Former Uzalo actress Thandeka Zulu on her bundle of joy with Sabelo Ngema

For years they denied being a couple. But there was that little matter of a bulging belly that could no longer be denied – and the lovebirds were forced to admit they were dating.

Food24

Easy Weekday Meals: 5 fuss-free recipes for each day of the work week

Asparagus and egg pita pizzas, tapenade baked fish, bacon, butterbean pasta and more delicious meals to tuck into this week.

Careers24

The best kept secrets for winning with recruiters

Hiring is about more than selecting the candidate with the most qualifications. Managers favour candidates with the right attitude.

Property24

R2bn being invested in Johannesburg’s inner city

Absa Tower Main and Jewel City in Joburg’s inner city will be redeveloped into mixed-use areas linked to Maboneng and include thousands of apartments.

Gaming

Fortnite Gifting Feature Leaked And Could Finally Arrive Soon

There’s a lot going on in Fortnite right now, from Season 6 still feeling fresh, to Halloween and Epic opening up the floodgate for Android devices. However, one feature remains absent even after it was teased over two seasons ago. The long-awaited Fortnite gifting feature has now been leaked and by the looks of things, …

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