South Africa

Deadly Zim fuel protests: Dirco 'confident' Zim govt will 'resolve situation'

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it is confident the measures being taken by the Zimbabwean government will help end a protests over fuel prices.

Africa

Sudan police fire tear gas at protesters in capital: witnesses

Sudanese police have fired tear gas at crowds of people chanting "Peace, justice, freedom" in the capital, witnesses have said, after organisers of anti-government demonstrations called for new protests.

World

WATCH: Trump's burger-fest brings roasting from late-night TV hosts

The spread of fast-food hamburgers and french fries President Donald Trump offered college football champion Clemson Tigers earned him a skewering from late-night TV hosts.

Sport24

Rugby is growing safer, says Laporte urging further reforms

Although French rugby has recently mourned the death of four young players, the sport "is half as dangerous as 10 years ago," says Bernard Laporte.

Business

May faces fresh no confidence vote after humiliating Brexit vote defeat

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal is rejected by Parliament in a humiliating defeat

Afrikaans is making a comeback in Argentina - along with koeksisters and milktart

The community of 650 former South Africans in Patagonia has revived cultural traditions.

Entertainment

Katy Perry was suspended from school for humping a tree she named Tom Cruise

Katy Perry was once suspended from school for pretending a tree was Tom Cruise and "making sexual motions" towards it.

State-trained nurses sit idle while SA faces severe staff shortages

While the country battles medical staff shortages, hundreds of nurses who completed their training with the promise of work are unemployed.

Tech

South African hardware is part of China’s lunar mission - and is orbiting the Moon right now

The Chinese lunar satellite, Queqiao, contains a piece of SA tech that will probe the earliest ages of the universe.

Green

WATCH: Antarctica is melting quicker and sea levels could rise even more because of it

Antarctica's annual ice losses have accelerated six-fold in the past 40 years in a trend that could push sea levels meters higher in coming centuries amid man-made global warming, scientists say.

MyNews24

Traffic infringements: My contribution to a solution

When a driver is arrested for speeding or reckless driving, they should not be given the fine (or threatened with imprisonment), rather allocate the offender to a specific community service of protection services for paramedics.

health24

The link between PMS, depression and suicidal thoughts

The symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are similar to those of PMS, but generally more severe – and could include depression and even thoughts of suicide.

Wheels24

Ford, VW announce 'broad alliance': Agree to bakkie, electric car partnership

Volkswagen and Ford announced the first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies "to boost competitiveness" for both automakers.

W24

"It’s a 'Serena-tard'" - Williams on her latest fashion statement

Serena Williams has sent the tennis world into a frenzy with her latest outfit at the Australian Open. The 23-time Grand Slam champion made the perfect start to the first major of the year, beating German Tatjana Maria 6-0, 6-2.

Travel

WATCH: Here's why it's nearly impossible to be bored in Florida's Orlando

A city built on theme park fame, from Lake Eola to the Orlando Eye to Walt Disney World, there is much to see and do to stay entertained in Orlando Florida.

Parent24

School lunch box rules and what parents are really feeding their children

School lunch boxes? Let's unpack the issue (no pun intended).

Food24

10 Days of delicious budget recipes to get you to Pay Day

When #JanuWorry has you scratching under the cushions for pennies, you can still make these budget friendly meals with basic pantry supplies.

Careers24

Opportunities Available to Professionals in Disaster Management

At any given time, disasters can occur and cause disruption in communities or organisations. For example, burst pipes can create chaos and interrupt people’s access to water and other resources.

Property24

How to choose the perfect paint colour for your home

Do you want to give your home’s interiors a makeover, but feel unsure about what colour paint will work best? From moods to effects and more, get tips…

Gaming

Valve Resets 17,000 Dota 2 Accounts For Abusing Matchmaking

Valve seems to be cleaning up Steam a bit, not only announcing new improvements coming in 2019 today but also by recently banning over 600,000 CS: GO accounts. Dota 2 doesn’t have the same cheating problem CS: GO does, but that doesn’t mean things are perfect. In Dota 2, its more about smurf accounts and …