South Africa

R2K files PAIA request to have Moerane Commission transcripts, report made public

Advocacy group The Right to Know Campaign has officially requested to have Moerane Commission transcripts and the commission's subsequent report made public.

Africa

Anger as Zambia announces tax on internet calls

Zambia will tax phone calls made over the internet to protect traditional telecoms companies, the government has said, a move activists warned would stifle freedom of expression.

World

WATCH: South Koreans meet relatives in North after decades apart

Dozens of elderly and frail South Koreans met their Northern relatives for the first time since the peninsula and their families were divided by war nearly seven decades ago.

Sport24

Bok loosies fail to spark, but Rassie satisfied

Before Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, the Springbok loose trio had been a major talking point.

Business

WATCH: KFC, Nike, other top US brands sweat over next step in trade war

America's China factories are feeling the strains as firms scramble for shelter from the ongoing trade war.

These Joburg entrepreneurs have defied the odds by creating truly South African dolls with realistic natural hair

They now want to set up a factory in South Africa

Entertainment

Bonang turns heads in sheer black gown

The star showed off her body in a gorgeous sheer black dress with stripe detail for a night out on the town.

Tshwane’s dodgy Wi-Fi tender

Tshwane residents are paying three times more for the city’s Wi-Fi operational contract after the administration mysteriously reversed a decision to award the bid to a cheaper supplier.

Tech

Tesla keeps sliding on doubts Musk has the money to go private

Tesla has plunged further on Elon Musk’s acknowledgment of the hurdles standing in the way of his effort to take the company private.

Green

Australian prime minister abandons greenhouse gas target

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has abandoned plans to legislate to Australia's limit greenhouse gas emissions to head off a revolt by conservative lawmakers.

MyNews24

Rene Otto: Miway or the highway?

Why does a rather insignificant and unknown CEO subjectively and so strongly express himself to be 'gutted' based on a screed of slander, fast on its way to become a major defamation lawsuit?

health24

Virtual counselling helps lower blood pressure

Internet-based supportive lifestyle counselling does indeed work effectively to lower blood pressure when it's clinically organised and when it complements medical therapy.

Wheels24

WATCH: How to maintain your tyres and get the best out of them

Tyres can be one of the more expensive expendables on a car - here's some ways to make them last longer and get the best out of them.

W24

Snap and send back: Shoppers buy clothes just for Instagram and then return them

A study reveals that this new approach to shopping is becoming a new trend. And men are leading the pack.

Travel

Wilderer side of Paarl: SA fynbos heritage shaken and stirred

Let your next road trip to the Winelands take on a different flavour, a distinctly juniper and fynbos infused one - during a G&T high tea experience hosted by the Light House Suites, with Wilderer Gin and Barker and Quinn Tonic in Paarl.

Parent24

WATCH: See every step of your unborn baby's development in this incredible animated video

This amazing animation video shows in incredible detail how two separate cells combine to become a bouncing baby.

Food24

Why you can’t break spaghetti into only two pieces: the weird science behind everyone’s favourite pasta

Scientists have at last figured out how to break dry spaghetti into two pieces, and we’re wondering why did they bother in the first place?

Careers24

Meet Product Manager, Melanie van der Linde

In continuing our celebration of women in tech for women’s month, Careers24 had an interview with Melanie van der Linde who works as a Product Manager for popular classifieds portal, OLX.

Property24

7 easy and affordable ways to spruce up your rental home

It's understandable you want to make your rental home ‘yours’, but check with the landlord in writing before spending any money. Get inspiration and tips…

Gaming

Fallout 76 looks more like a glorified battle royale game and we are concerned

Fallout 76 looks very different from what we know. No NPCs and a heavy online focus is scaring us away.