South Africa

ANC Nelson Mandela Bay REC disbanded, members vow to appeal

Disgruntled Nelson Mandela Bay regional executive committee members have vowed to stand their ground after the announcement of the committee's disbandment.

Africa

Tsetse fly out of Zimbabwe's hot Zambezi valley

The tsetse fly - an insect that transmits trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness - could soon die out in Zimbabwe's Zambezi Valley due to rising temperatures, a study has said.

World

Explosive device found at NY home of billionaire Soros

The FBI is investigating an explosive device found in the mailbox at the New York home of US billionaire and liberal donor George Soros, a target of right-wing groups, officials confirmed.

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

WATCH: Solly Moeng on Mboweni's biggest job, his style and credibility

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's biggest task will be to give assurance to not only the investor community and the markets, but to South Africans, the taxpayers.

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

Songwriter wins R632m in lawsuit over Usher song

A song writer has been awarded $44m (around R632m) in lawsuit over Usher’s hit song Bad Girl.

Tito Mboweni is stuck between stimulus and a broke place

How he stabilises our national debt burden in the mini budget is the burning question, writes Thabi Leoka.

Tech

WATCH: This high-tech mirror will boost your confidence!

This high-tech 'smart' mirror, produced by Japanese company Novera, is able to give beauty advice and pep talks to boost your self-esteem.

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

New tuberculosis vaccine in sight

A new vaccine for the world’s top infectious disease killer, tuberculosis, is in sight - for the first time in 100 years.

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

PICS: Rembrandt painting set to get restoration revamp in Amsterdam museum

The Rijksmuseum is going to restore its most famous painting, Rembrandt van Rijn's Night Watch, starting next year in a project that will be open to the public and viewable online

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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