South Africa

Statues of white domination - SA debates legacy of apartheid past

Nearly 25 years after the end of apartheid, the statue of Paul Kruger still looms in Church Square in Pretoria, at the heart of a discussion over whether such relics should be scrapped or kept as reminders of a harsh past.

Africa

DRC's Shadary: pro-Kabila loyalist blacklisted by the EU

Little known outside Democratic Republic of Congo power circles, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary is a key ally of President Joseph Kabila and, critics suspect, likely to be his puppet if victorious in Sunday's election.

World

Saudi Arabia slams US Senate vote as 'interference'

Saudi Arabia has rejected as "interference" a US Senate resolution to end American military support for a Riyadh-led war in Yemen, and another holding its crown prince responsible for the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi.

Sport24

Le Clos named FINA swimmer of the year

At the conclusion of the FINA World Swimming short course Championships, FINA announced Chad le Clos and Katinka Hosszu as its male and female Swimmers of the Year.

Business

Naspers leads R7.7 billion investment in Indian edtech startup

The startup, BYJU'S, is an educational technology company that offers personalised learning programmes for primary and high school pupils in India.

I stopped drinking coffee for 5 days - and never hated myself more

Overconsumption of coffee has been linked to sleeplessness, anxiety, and jitters.

Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez spills the beans on her exciting new rom-com

Jennifer Lopez talks about her role in the romantic comedy Second Act, playing alongside her friend Leah Remini and choosing Milo Ventimiglia as her love interest.

Hawks ready to pounce on eThekwini mayor

eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede and senior ANC councillor in the metro Mondli Mthembu face the possibility of arrest by the Hawks after the completion of a lengthy investigation into allegations of money laundering, fraud and corruption against them.

Tech

There's an easy trick for downloading photos from Instagram — here's how to do it

There are several ways to save Instagram photos. But if you want to download a high-res version, it gets a lot trickier.

Green

WATCH: Wading elephant charges and rocks safari boat in Botswana

Talk about an elephant in the room! This latest Kruger sighting in Botswana is quite the close encounter.

MyNews24

Why the South African economy performs so poorly

There is a clear need for the government to change its approach in dealing with domestic and international business communities.

health24

20% of parents do not check kids' allergy meds expiration date

A survey found that a large number of options may leave parents wondering what kind of allergy medication to give their child, and how much.

Wheels24

Buying a supercar is easy but maintaining it is a whole different story

Owning a supercar is a dream come true for most, but keeping it in top shape is a different task altogether like the price of parts on a Bugatti Veyron.

W24

It's time to adapt the songs we sing about lobola and what being a makoti means today

While we should still celebrate different traditions, the definitions of what a wife is and her responsibilities have changed.

Travel

A 2018 travel lexicon: 'flashpacking' and other travel terms birthed this year

Words like 'staycation' and even 'baecation' are now part of our everyday travel vocab. Here are some more terms promoted by the travel industry.

Parent24

UPDATED: What is the minimum wage for domestic workers and nannies 2019?

Here are the minimum rates for domestic workers and nannies, valid from 3 December 2.

Food24

11 Beautiful recipes for a high tea at home

Who says you can't have an elegant high tea at home?

Careers24

It’s time to change the way you set your career goals

As the world of work evolves, so should the way ambitious professionals plan their careers.

Property24

Over 80% of Gauteng homes sold in 2018 priced below R1.5m

Gauteng still offers first-time buyers great value and opportunities. From Fourways to Centurion, these are the under-R1.5m hotspots in Pretoria and Joburg…

Gaming

Kingdom Hearts III Retail Copies Leaked Over a Month Before Launch – Director Issues Spoiler Warning

One of 2019’s most anticipated games just became a 2018 release. Kingdom Hearts III has leaked in retail sparking outrage from fans and game developers alike. Whatever you do, stay away from videos and all social media regarding the game because gamers who managed to get the game early have not stopped publishing content.  Related: Skrillex …