South Africa

Prasa engaging KZN government, community to end to violence at train stations

The safety of railway staff has to be guaranteed before services are reinstated in KwaZulu-Natal, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA has said.

Africa

Zim govt merges 'Mugabe airline' with struggling Air Zimbabwe – report

Zimbabwe's transport minister, Joel Biggie Matiza, has reportedly confirmed that an airline company which was reportedly established by former president Robert Mugabe's son-in-law has been merged with the country’s struggling airline, Air Zimbabwe.

World

Woman says ex pressed for baby, but didn't know her plan to kill pregnant neighbour

A North Dakota woman who killed her pregnant neighbour by cutting her baby from her womb has testified that her boyfriend pressured her to "produce a baby" after figuring out she had lied about being pregnant herself.

Sport24

REVEALED: Baxter, Hlatshwayo's FIFA Award votes

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter and captain Thulani Hlatshwayo surprisingly omitted one star player from their FIFA Award votes.

Business

SA lost 69 000 jobs in second quarter - Stats SA

Employment in SA's non-agricultural formal sector dropped by 69 000 between March and June 2018, Stats SA reported in its latest Quarterly Employment Statistics bulletin.

Watch: This hi-tech toilet brush automatically cleans itself

LUMI's approach to toilet hygiene includes ultraviolet light – and you can get it in South Africa.

Entertainment

PICS: Bonang gets social media buzzing as she moderates discussion at UNGA

Bonang had fans feeling proud when pictures of her moderating a discussion at the United Nations General Assembly made the rounds on social media.

Sars commission frustrated by irregularities in Bain’s testimony

Management consulting firm Bain & Company officials has not been forthcoming. It only divulges pertinent information when it is caught out in a lie and it misled the general public in a press statement with regards to the Sars commission.

Tech

Instagram founders' exit means no one to challenge Zuckerberg

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, had spent six years running Instagram as a division of Facebook, while pursuing their own vision for the app – even when that was sometimes at odds with Mark Zuckerberg.

Green

NASA sees its stalled Martian robot, but still no signals

NASA scientists can now see their solar-powered probe that was lost in a Martian dust storm more than 100 days ago – but the vintage robot hasn't shown any signs of life.

MyNews24

Organic: It's dirtier than you think

Last year my mother, along with hoards of other parents, hippies and health-obsessors, rejoiced when South Africa joined organic-loving OECD countries and finally got her own green sticker and chief sticker of stickers, the South African Organic Sector Organisation.

health24

7 diseases that can cause hearing loss

Hearing loss can be genetic or caused by damage to the ear – but did you know that there are also some diseases that can cause hearing loss?

Wheels24

Renault's new Duster arrives in SA: Design tweaks, improved tech... this next-gen compact SUV could take the local market by storm

The all-new Renault Duster has a bolder personality, both inside and out and is better equipped to take the SUV market by storm.

W24

Woman’s 15-year search for her mother ends with an emotional call

Jessica Nicole, 33, always knew she was adopted – but that never stopped her wondering who her birth parents were.

Travel

UPDATE: What travellers need to know about SA's airport e-gates and e-visas pilots

While seasonal travel congestion is a global issue, South African airports are set to run pilots to tackle this frustrating issue.

Parent24

Bilingual or mother tongue? What experts say is best for your child’s development

Many households are bilingual, which may affect a child's linguistic development. Should cultural requirements be put on the back burner for your child's healthy development? Meg Faure weighs in on the subject.

Food24

How to win at Scrabble - 6 food words you need to memorise

Merriam-Webster released the sixth edition of “The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary” this week.

Careers24

Should you ask for feedback after being rejected for a job?

You have gone to the interview and you are sure you aced it. But your optimism for the new role turns to disappointment when you receive the rejection letter. What now?

Property24

Top 5 buy-to-let tips: Treat your rental like a business

Some landlords dabble, others get serious. Here's how to reap the benefits of a sound investment that grows in value and provides a boost to your monthly income...

Gaming

Firefox Monitor Launches New Service that Alerts Users About Data Breaches

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