South Africa

Great Fish River pollution: Water and sanitation dept takes local municipality to court

Legal action has been taken against the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality in the Chris Hani District Municipality, the Eastern Cape, to force it to stop polluting the Great Fish River, the Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed.

Africa

Thousands fleeing violence in Mali face food shortages

Forced to flee their homes because of violence, now tens of thousands of displaced people in central Mali face a new crisis.

World

Health warnings and speed limits as Europe bakes in heatwave

As Europe sizzled Tuesday at the start of a heatwave tipped to break records, drivers on Germany's famously speedy motorways were ordered to slow down and fans at the women's World Cup were showered in health warnings.

Sport24

'Immaturity': Alviro, Harro clash over Proteas' crisis

Ex-Proteas Alviro Petersen and Paul Harris clearly come from different angles when it comes to the Proteas' current pickle at the World Cup.

Business

SONA debate: China paves the way for SA, says EFF's Mathevula

There is no better example for South Africa than China, says an EFF member of the National Council Of Provinces during the Parliamentary debate on SONA.

Here’s what happens to you when you eat South Africa’s first ‘dagga pizza’

Expect subtle hints of hemp on the nose, with a tingling mouth for about 30 minutes after.

Entertainment

Khloé Kardashian had a pregnancy scare days before Tristan Thompson and Jordyn Woods kissing scandal broke

Khloé Kardashian had a pregnancy scare just days before she discovered Tristan Thompson had kissed Jordyn Woods.

African oligarchs and their global networks of corruption

What all countries that have been investigated have in common is that corruption is not a simple crime committed by individual rotten apples, but by oligarchs with international connections.

Tech

Forget the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One — at least 10 major games are already being made for 'next-generation' game consoles

In 2020, new PlayStation and Xbox consoles are expected from Sony and Microsoft. And we already know about at least a few games on the way.

Green

WATCH: NASA-approved 3D-printed house lets you 'experience Mars on Earth'

This futuristic 3D-printed house lets guests "experience Mars on Earth".

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health24

This former rugby player wanted to kill himself

Despite rugby thrusting him into the international spotlight, the bruising memories of his father’s words dragged him down to the lowest point in his life.

Wheels24

WATCH: Move out the way, safety car! Racer drives his engulfed vehicle back to fire truck

Racing driver Calum Lockie saved a Shelby Daytona Coupe recreation from burning to a crisp by sprinting it to pit lane fire marshals.

W24

Jordyn Woods hopes her size-inclusive boohoo fashion line will make women feel more confident

Jordyn Woods is launching a capsule collection with online fashion retailer, boohoo, on 26 June 2019.

Travel

Moon-walking mini-breaks, 3D-printed room service and hyper-personalised spaces: Welcome to the Hotel of 2119

Intergalactic getaways, 2-3 hour working days and adaptable, personalised rooms that can transport guests everywhere - some bold future trends as Hilton celebrates 100 years of hospitality.

Parent24

Are South African parents ready for fiver parties? It’s a “definite thumbs up”

Fiver parties are ones where children don't bring expensive gifts, but instead, a small amount of cash for the birthday girl or boy, decided on by the parents before the big bash. Could it take off in SA? Parents respond...

Food24

BREAKING: SA restaurant named number 44 in World's 50 Best

Glitz, glamour and all the celebration at this year's The World's 50 Best Awards.

Careers24

Find your dream job faster with these 3 tips

Looking for a new job but don’t have much time on your hands? Here’s what you need to ensure that your search reaps results in no time.

Property24

An expert breaks down electricity costs and how to save money

Electricity rates are rising by 13% to 16% from 1 July, so now is the perfect time to understand how these costs work, and how to save energy and money.