South Africa

R6bn police budget cut would be 'disastrous' - DA

National police commissioner Khehla Sitole has told the select committee on justice and security that the National Treasury had recently asked the police to work on a R6bn budget cut, reports News24.

Africa

WATCH | WHO sounds international Ebola alarm as risks intensify

The World Health Organisation has declared Congo's Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, sounding a rarely used global alarm after the virus threatened to spread to a major city and into neighboring countries. WATCH NOW.

World

WATCH | Black postmaster honoured 121 years after lynching

Just months after becoming Lake City, South Carolina’s first black postmaster, Frazier Baker was lynched by an angry mob. WATCH NOW

Sport24

Father time takes hold on tame Tiger

Tiger Woods admitted age and a troublesome back will make competing for more majors more difficult after shooting a 7-over par opening round at the Open Championship.

Business

SA's state-owned companies: a complex history seldom told

The problems of South Africa’s state owned enterprises are in the headlines every day. Yet many have existed for over 80 years, says Nancy L. Clark.

Trump officials are reportedly dismantling the post-9/11 programmes meant to prevent nuclear and biological weapons attacks against the US

The Trump administration is reportedly rolling back post-9/11 security programmes aimed at preventing terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction.

Entertainment

Somizi Mhlongo to release a cookbook and host cooking show soon

Whoever said passion doesn’t pay the bills, wasn’t talking about Somizi.

What lack of confidence? says Mkhwebane as she hits back at critics

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has hit back at critics who are calling for her head and those who say they no longer have confidence in her.

Tech

Facebook and Google are tracking the porn you're watching, even when you're in incognito

Researchers analysed more than 22,484 porn sites, of which 74% were found to contain Google trackers. Oracle had trackers on 24% and Facebook on 10%.

Green

#PlasticFreeJuly: It's time to take on the Dirty Dozen across our shores

The Two Ocean's Aquarium will be hosting a beach clean-up, with the initiative shining a light on the common offenders that regularly wash up on our shores - now known as the dirty dozen.

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

Sex seems to be just what the doctor ordered for this debilitating condition - but there's a catch - only men seem to benefit

Sex might improve the health of Parkinson's patients - but only some - it only appears to apply to men, according to a new study.

Wheels24

#MandelaDay: From release to retirement - the cars of Madiba's life

While celebrating and participating in Madiba Day, we are reminded of many facets and sacrifices that chronicled the very full life of Nelson Mandela.

W24

Maxhosa, Pichulik, Carrol Boyes, and other African labels officially available at Bloomingdales Lion King pop-up curated by Florence Kasumba

The Lion King remake has certainly put the 'pride' in Pride Rock for African creatives.

Travel

SANparks announces 2019 dates for Free Access Week - and it includes weekend access

If you're a traveller working on a tight budget who wants to see more of our beautiful country - then you need to diarise the upcoming SA National Parks Free Access week.

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

Biltong makes it onto the list of top no-refrigerator healthy snacks

SA's favourite meaty snack is making waves.

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

Finally, an interest rate cut for SA homeowners and buyers

The MPC announced today that interest rates will be lowered by 25 basis points. The prime lending rate is now 10%, making it a great time to buy property.