South Africa

Police investigating the stoning of Gugulethu Fire Station

It is suspected that the facility was attacked in retaliation for the demolishing of illegal structures.

Africa

About 40 people remain trapped in Liberian gold mine

Fellow miners have been using their bare hands to remove debris in an effort to free some 40 gold miners who have been trapped for a week, a spokesperson for Liberia's disaster management agency has said.

World

WATCH: 'Black' snow blights Russian towns

Coal dust is being blamed for turning snow black in Russia's largest mining region in Siberia

Sport24

Windies veteran Gayle to retire from ODIs after CWC

Veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from one-day international cricket after this year's Cricket World Cup.

Business

Eskom's load shedding - the biggest political nightmare to have shaken the ANC

Load shedding returned with a vengeance, reaching levels of severity not seen for four years and analysts say it has blown up into the biggest political threat facing President Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC just three months away from elections.

There's even more evidence that drinking diet cooldrink is bad for you

A 12-year study assessed over 80,000 women aged between 50 and 79.

Entertainment

Alita is such a physically demanding flick that the lead actress broke several ribs while filming

The movie "Alita: Battle Angel" has been 20 years in the making, and producer Jon Landau thinks it will finally signal a success for Hollywood in a genre which has proved problematic.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s Eskom plan faces blowback

Already slammed by unions for the proposed split and potentially including IPPs, the president’s newly formed Cabinet committee dealing with the crisis has come under fire for lacking technical expertise.

Tech

3 new Samsung devices just leaked through the company's app

Three previously unseen wearables have appeared in an official Samsung app.

Green

NASA heading back to Moon soon, and this time to stay

NASA is accelerating plans to return Americans to the Moon, and this time, the US space agency says it will be there to stay.

MyNews24

If you think Eskom is bad, have a look at Pacific Gas and Electric

Despite the fact that it is a liability, I have not seen any evidence of any fatalities as a result of Eskom's mismanagement.

health24

Bedwetting accidents: When parents kill...

Bedwetting is common in kids but, as the case of the Bloemhof man who beat a child to death for wetting herself shows, this normal phase can drive parents to kill. In this three-part series, Health24 takes a look at why this happens and finds that punishment for enuresis is all too real.

Wheels24

New cars, fuel prices and more - Top motoring stories you shouldn't miss

From new models to global fuel prices, check out these top motoring stories of the week.

W24

One of SA's youngest female cardiologists who was bullied about her revealing outfit has laid a charge of crimen injuria

"Stop stereotyping ... that needs to end."

Travel

WATCH: Kruger buffalo flicks lion into air like a toy

The predator – which looks like it’s in dire need of a meal – was asleep when a buffalo charged at it and flipped it into the air before chasing it off.

Parent24

Cardi B on her postnatal depression: “Out of nowhere, the world was heavy on my shoulders”

“I thought I was going to avoid it. When I gave birth, the doctor told me about postpartum, and I was like, ‘Well, I’m doing good right now, I don’t think that’s going to happen.’ But out of nowhere, the world was heavy on my shoulders.”

Food24

5 Stress-free weeknight dinners

Chicken noodles bowls, veggie cheeseburgers, creamy pea and ham pasta plus more!

Careers24

A checklist to ensure you’ll start your new job on the right note

If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re about to embark on your new career adventure.

Property24

Johannesburg’s Westdene a hotspot for first-time buyers

Character-filled Westdene in Johannesburg, with homes from R950k, is attracting first-time buyers seeking value, space and proximity to amenities.

Gaming

Fortnite Dance Moves Debacle Takes a Turn in Epic’s Favour

For the past several months, things have gotten really silly when it comes to Fortnite dance moves and talent suing Epic Games for using their dance moves. From Backpack Kid to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Alfonso Ribeiro and more, everyone seems to be jumping on the “sue Epic for a dance move” train and …