South Africa

Court drama as state tries to force through coal mining plan

Mpumalanga's MEC for environmental affairs has launched a last-minute bid to change the boundaries of a protected area.

Africa

Top Africa stories: Namibian Luggage train 'gone with the wind', Zim says 'bye' to maize imports

Namibian airport workers struggled to stop a runaway luggage train being blown across the tarmac, and Zimbabwe is reportedly now "food secure" and is likely not going to import maize.

World

Police search Saudi consul's home in Khashoggi case

Turkish crime-scene investigators have entered the residence of the Saudi consul general in Istanbul to search for evidence in the disappearance of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi

Sport24

Bok flank’s future uncertain at English club

English club Bath are reportedly considering whether they want to retain the services of Springbok flank Francois Louw.

Business

Ferial Haffajee: My great data heist - the tale of the disappearing data

Disappearing data is a corporate heist we need to pay attention to, writes Ferial Haffajee.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and the 10 most popular programming languages

SARS nightmare and Medi-Clinic.

Entertainment

WATCH: Prince Harry breaks royal protocol whilst meeting young fans in Australia

With protocol prohibiting royals from taking pictures of each other with the public, it isn’t every day that you’d see Prince Harry (34) taking a snap of his wife with a fan.

Economists reckon Mboweni will stick to previous forecasts

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will stick closely next week to previous budget forecasts for the coming two fiscal years, with only slight slippages due to poor revenues, economists predicted in a Reuters poll.

Tech

Musk settlement with SEC over tweets approved by US judge

A US judge has approved Tesla and CEO Elon Musk’s $40m settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, resolving government claims that Musk misled the public with a flurry of tweets about a plan to take the company private.

Green

There's a snake on my stoep! This is how to handle slithery visitors

Spring is snake season and the reptiles can be found anywhere - in bedrooms and kitchens and urban gardens. Here's what to do should you encounter a snake, or get bitten by one.

MyNews24

Knowledge isn't free, you must put your nose on the grindstone

Seeing someone pursuing knowledge is a new form of pride according to ignorant people. It makes them talk and comment on things they don’t know about.

health24

Limpopo Department of Health confident of health care turnaround

The Limpopo Department of Health is confident that making positive strides to improve services in the province will aid the health care system.

Wheels24

WATCH: Epic car beach art - Jaguar's XE 300 Sport, insane SV Project 8 create 1km-long double helix strand

Jaguar celebrates the shared bloodline of the XE 300 Sport and XE SV Project 8 by creating a unique piece of art in the sand.

W24

Here's why going braless this summer is fashionable AND healthy for you and your breasts

Your bosom will thank you for it!

Travel

One of Africa's safest capitals? Brazzaville, Congo on the rise

You might not have considered this city before, maybe it's time to give it a second thought...

Parent24

REVIEW: 3 important reasons to watch The Hate U Give with your teens

The Hate U Give, based on the YA novel, tackles issues of white privilege and police brutality in a way we think is vital for teens and young adults to see.

Food24

6 Fundamental tips for a lekker fish braai - which you're probably not having often enough

A fish braai is bound to become a tradition in your household once you've mastered these handy tips.

Careers24

Find out more about evening classes for Coursework Masters Programmes offered by UKZN

Applications for 5 Coursework Masters Programmes from UKZN are open until 31 October.

Property24

6 starter homes in Gauteng’s Centurion under R2m

Looking for your first home in Gauteng's buzzing Centurion? From Die Hoewes to Rooihuiskraal and more, take a peek at these estate and cluster homes…

Gaming

iPhone XR South African Pricing Revealed – Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow

Apple released the official South African pricing for Apples cheapest new iPhone; the iPhone XR. Last month, the new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max released in SA and the prices are rather crazy. The iPhone X (ten) R are not only cheaper but also available to purchase via Apple’s partnership with FNB Credit Card. Pre-orders …

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