South Africa

'Broke' Eskom close to not paying staff salaries

President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that the situation at Eskom was so bad that it was possible the parastatal would not be able to pay salaries at the end of next month.

Africa

Death toll from central Mali massacre up to 134 - UN

The death toll from a massacre in a central Malian village rose to 134 dead, the UN said, as new video emerged showing victims strewn on the ground amid the burning remains of their homes.

World

Infant dies after parents circumcise him at home

Italian media are reporting that an infant boy has died as the result of a circumcision performed by his parents at home.

Sport24

Bafana qualify for 2019 AFCON after famous Libya victory

Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Libya in their final qualification match.

Business

Recession and downgrade? Economists spell out risks that come with load shedding

Economists told Fin24 on Wednesday that the risks to the South African economy were so grim that the country was flirting with a fresh technical recession as well as a sovereign credit rating downgrade from the agencies that have spared the country time and time again.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and the 7 best features in 'Mojave,' Apple's latest Mac software

Eskom drops the shedding, trouble in Makana, and the goodies in the latest Mac software from Apple.

Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: We speak to the frontman of the world-famous band heading to SA for Rocking the Daisies

One of the biggest music stars in the world is coming to SA and here's what he thinks of our country.

Eskom’s dodgy deal that stole our power

Company hijacked software developed, paid for and piloted by Eskom and then sold it back to the power utility through shady tender.

Tech

How to clear the cache on your Android phone to make it run faster

If you clear the browser and app cache on your Android phone periodically, you could help eliminate performance issues on the device.

Green

WATCH: This tiny moon of Neptune may have broken off from a larger moon

A team of astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space telescope have shed light on the mysterious moon around Neptune.

MyNews24

MyElectionManifesto: Have your say

Do you believe in BEE? How do you think the government should address land reform? Do you think the NHI is financially viable? And how do we solve the unemployment crisis?

health24

5 reasons why you might suddenly start wetting yourself

Wetting yourself is not only embarrassing, but may point to a serious underlying medical condition.

Wheels24

Buying cars in SA: Out with the new, in with the old?

Robin Classen takes a look at why some people prefer to spend lots of cash on older cars as opposed to buying one straight off the showroom floor.

W24

Bride asks own sister to leave her wedding for "stealing the spotlight"

When it comes to being a bridezilla, there are no exceptions to who might bear the brunt of the overzealous bride. Even siblings are not exempt.

Travel

MAPPED: A look at ETIAS - Europe's new travel requirement set to come into effect

Currently, individuals from the 57 countries do not require Schengen visas to visit countries in the European Union. This might change soon.

Parent24

5 tips to build your kid's resilience (Spoiler: Cheating on school admissions doesn't help)

Bubble-wrapping children doesn’t work. They need to experience mild adversity to know how to overcome it when they inevitably face it in life. Here are five tips to promote resilience in your kids.

Food24

Why you should add Mexico City to your foodie bucket list

Indulge in one taco, tamale and tequila shot at a time.

Careers24

Ampath Phlebotomy Learnership Programme

Great learnership opportunity starts January 2020 for duration of 2 years.

Property24

These are some of the most expensive homes now for sale in SA

South Africa’s elite are buying super-homes in Joburg’s Sandhurst, Zimbali in Ballito, Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard and these prestigious areas. Take a peek…

Gaming

Celebrate Hellboy Day By Winning Movie Tickets to an Exclusive Screening of “Hellboy”

Today we are celebrating Hellboy Day the best way possible, by giving away five double tickets to the upcoming Hellboy film releasing on 12 April 2019. Empire Entertainment is hosting a special fan screening for the film a day before it releases in South Africa and we want you to join us to watch it. As …