South Africa

Gauteng dams almost 100% full, Western Cape levels stable

Gauteng dam levels are at a whopping 98%, while dam levels in the Western Cape are at stable at 73.4%, according to a weekly Department of Water and Sanitation report.

Africa

Comoros president visits area seized from rebels

Comoros President Azali Assoumani has visited areas of Anjouan island that security forces recaptured from rebels after clashes last week in which at least two civilians died.

World

MUST WATCH: World's 'oldest intact shipwreck' known to man discovered

The discovery of the world's oldest intact shipwreck known to man has been made in the Black Sea after three years of highly advanced mapping. Scientists have now carbon dated the shipwreck to 400BC.

Sport24

Boks call up Mapoe as Am cover

Lionel Mapoe will join the Springbok training squad as cover for Lukhanyo Am, who is unlikely to be fit for the first two Tests of the European tour.

Business

The mini budget explained for novices

Every year in late October the finance minister delivers what is officially known as the medium-term budget policy statement, but is better known as the mini budget. Here is what you need to know.

This is how much the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will cost in South Africa - R3,000 more than the iPhone XR

The Mate 20 Pro comes with a new 3-camera configuration, onscreen fingerprint scanning and fast charging capabilities.

Entertainment

Lunga Shabalala lands Men's Health cover, realising childhood dream

Lunga Shabalala saw a decade-long dream come true when he finally landed on the cover of Men’s Health magazine.

‘No bailouts for municipalities.’ Mkhize wants VBS money back

Heads are set to roll as Cooperative Governance Minister Zweli Mkhize looks to recover the R1.57 billion that 14 municipalities across the country invested in VBS.

Tech

WATCH: The Bitcoin Story as cryptocurrency marks 10 years

Ten years on, the world's first cryptocurrency is at the forefront of a complex financial system viewed warily by markets and investors.

Green

Brazil's Amazon at risk if Bolsonaro wins presidency - ecologists

Promises by Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro and his entourage bode badly for the future of the Amazon – called the "lungs of the planet" – if he wins, environmentalists warn.

MyNews24

Dear EFF, go find yourself another patsy

The revelations of the unabated pillaging that has taken place of VBS bank and the corrupt recipients of the stolen money notwithstanding, I have finally decided to tender my resignation as your patsy.

health24

5 bedtime beverages that will help you lose weight

Five beverages to drink at night if you’re looking to lose weight.

Wheels24

2019 SA Car of the Year: X-Class, Duster, XC60... Here are the all the top cars battling for the coveted title

The 2019 South African Car of the Year competition is underway and the list of eligible vehicles have been revealed.

W24

The never-ending evolution (and endless possibilities) of the white shirt

The classic white shirt seems to get better and better as it keeps upping the ante with bright new innovations that make it a necessity for it every season.

Travel

Why you should add Hartenbos, Klein Brak and Ruiterbos to your Mossel Bay road trip

Mossel Bay: From ‘no thank you’ to ‘MORE please!’

Parent24

"Play with me, not your cell phones!": A 7-year-old 'organised' a march against parents on smartphones

"We are here, we are raising our voices because you're always staring at your phones!" 7-year-old Emil Rustige was so tired of competing with his father's smartphone for attention that the little boy decided a protest was in order.

Food24

LISTEN: MasterChef SA winner opens SA's first dark kitchen with a plant-based menu

Kamini Pather is merging her passions for food and technology as she introduces SA to quality plant-based meals, on demand.

Careers24

Interested in studying law part time? Applications are open at UKZN

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Law Part-Time Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree offers aspiring legal practitioners a convenient way of obtaining an undergraduate qualification.

Property24

Simple and budget-friendly ways to soundproof your home

By using a few simple décor tricks, you can put your comfort first and create a home that is cosy and quiet. Here’s how…

Gaming

Google News App Using Gigabytes of Mobile Data Without User’s Knowledge

You know when you have that 500mb of data and then suddenly it disappears? Well, Google is facing some backlash after a bug found in their Google News App is causing gigabytes of data to vanish without any knowledge of the user. This news comes from the Google News Help Forum where dozens of people …

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