South Africa

'Shutdown' planned for Cape Town roads over poverty, crime

Working class communities across Cape Town are expected to "reclaim" their streets on Tuesday morning as part of a movement called the Western Cape Total Shutdown.

Africa

US diplomat found dead at his house in Madagascar: police

An American diplomat has been found dead after an apparent attack at his residence in Madagascar's capital, police has said, adding that a suspect had been arrested.

World

'Rocket Man' to 'Terrific': Trump lauds Kim in UN return

President Donald Trump is raising hopes at the United Nations on Monday that a second meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could occur "quite soon".

Sport24

WATCH: ‘Kante is first name on the teamsheet’

At the FIFA Football Conference in London, France manager Didier Deschamps heaped praise on N'Golo Kante.

Business

Emerging markets face trade reality check after dollar breather

Mounting US-China trade tensions and a shadow-banking imbroglio in India keeping investors on edge

Google's ex-CEO Eric Schmidt says the internet will split in two by 2028

He told an audience at a private event in San Francisco that he foresees a break between the Chinese-led internet and the non-Chinese led internet.

Entertainment

Michael B. Jordan wants a Creed franchise

Michael B. Jordan is hoping to continue making Creed movies - but he may not always star in the ring.

No need for divisions in SA, says Mabuza

Deputy President David Mabuza preached unity in his Heritage Day message as he officiated a ceremony in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

Tech

IPhone XS buyers undeterred by higher prices, few upgrades

The iPhone XS is as much as $200 more expensive than last year’s already pricey iPhone X. But that means little to the Apple faithful or those seeking to upgrade their older iPhone.

Green

WATCH: No more cars for Norway's capital city

Oslo, the capital of Norway, is planning to get rid of cars and motorcycles from its city centre, aiming to go green.

MyNews24

Cape Town pastor shares his story – 'My uncle sexually abused me since I was 9'

WARNING: This article contains themes of sexual abuse and may be triggering to some readers.

health24

Could grinding your teeth cause headaches?

Grinding your teeth is not only bad for your oral health but can also have unexpected consequences.

Wheels24

#HeritageDay: Do you remember the locally built GSM Dart? Here's looking back at 60 years of Glass Sport Motors in SA

'Perhaps the most iconic of all the Proudly South African developed and built cars are the Glass Sport Motors (GSM) twins, the Dart lightweight sports car and the Flamingo hardtop coupe', writes Ferdi de Vos.

W24

This shoe brand is selling R7597 taped-together sneakers - why it's a horrible idea

“There are people in the world wearing plastic bags as shoes because they can’t afford any.”

Travel

Coast along SA's golden Sunshine Coast for your next road trip experience

What better way to kick off the warmer seasons than with a road trip along South Africa's golden Eastern Cape coastline?

Parent24

Another set of identical twins with matching lives give birth to daughters just weeks apart!

Twin sisters, this time in Britain, have given birth to girls just weeks apart – after unintentionally getting pregnant at the same time!

Food24

Everyone's a winner: restaurants across SA for both vegetarians and meat lovers

We made a list of restaurants that offer great menus for the plant based eaters and the carnivores, so that everyone can enjoy a great night out.

Careers24

Should you ask for feedback after being rejected for a job?

You have gone to the interview and you are sure you aced it. But your optimism for the new role turns to disappointment when you receive the rejection letter. What now?

Property24

6 gorgeous SA homes for braai masters and those who love to entertain

Looking for a perfect property to share and enjoy life with family and friends? Take a peek at these homes with appealing indoor and outdoor spaces…

Gaming

78 Million Gamers Played Fortnite in August

As Season 6 draws ever closer, Epic announced that over 78 million gamers played Fortnite last month, making it the biggest month yet