South Africa

'First Thursday' plan to make Western Cape govt more accessible - new Premier Alan Winde

Winde is looking to trim the administration's departments to '10 or 11' from 13

Africa

Rwandan rebel leader pleads guilty to terrorism

A rebel leader accused of orchestrating deadly attacks in Rwanda's border regions has pleaded guilty to terrorism and other charges, and admitted to working with foreign governments against Kigali.

World

Mother posts tragic message on Facebook before plunging to her death with 2-year-old daughter

The bodies of German national Tanja Ludwig and her daughter were found at the base of a cliff below a tourist hotspot in Wollongong, south of Sydney in Australia.

Sport24

50 up for Du Toit against Highlanders

Pieter-Steph du Toit will play his 50th game for the Stormers in the Super Rugby encounter with the Highlanders at Newlands.

Business

R647m price tag for relocation of train assembly point 'unjustifiable'

The ballooning cost of relocating an assembly point for Transnet locomotives from Pretoria to Durban made no financial sense, the state capture inquiry has heard.

Here are all the companies that have cut ties with Huawei, dealing the Chinese tech giant a crushing blow

Major US companies like Google, Qualcomm, and Intel were quick to sever business ties with Chinese tech giant Huawei.

Entertainment

This is why Jessica Alba ‘stopped eating a lot’

Jessica Alba got candid about her struggles with body image, revealing she once restricted her diet to avoid gaining curves and tempting men.

Trengove: Zuma flourished during time of delayed prosecution

Let us not forget that former president Jacob Zuma’s career actually flourished while he lived under the cloud of this pending prosecution.

Tech

Tesla keeps getting hammered, and if the beating doesn't stop, it may need another tech giant like Apple to save it, experts say

Tesla's stock price has plummeted by more than 30% since the beginning of this year, reaching levels it hasn't hit since the end of 2016.

Green

WATCH: The ozone layer: Fragile protection for the Earth

Videographic on the ozone layer. Industries in northeastern China have spewed large quantities of an ozone-depleting gas into the atmosphere in violation of an international treaty, scientists said.

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health24

Red alert! Dealing with sensitive skin

SPONSORED: Do you have sensitive skin? And if so, do you know what to do to soothe it? This article could help you.

Wheels24

Niki Lauda remembered in tributes at sombre Monaco

Poignant tributes to Niki Lauda, including a solitary red baseball cap left hanging on his earphones peg, were all around the Mercedes team motorhome and their cars on Thursday morning as practice began for the Monaco Grand Prix.

W24

If you check into this hotel, you can borrow their Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags for a night out with your girls

We appreciate hotels that let us borrow their hair dryers and phone chargers, but when has a hotel ever offered to lend you a luxury handbag?

Travel

Robben Island crossing teaches you how 'vasbyt' - Extreme swimmer Ryan Stamrood completes 100th swim

An extreme crossing like Robben island takes not only physical stamina but mental agility too. And one individual has become only the second person to do it 100 times.

Parent24

Play-date etiquette: Muslim moms share a few things to keep in mind

No, not all chicken is halaal, and you may be surprised to know you can't just hand out droëwors sticks to all the kids at the playdate. We spoke to our community of Muslim moms who shared a few things to keep in mind on playdates with their kids.

Food24

Autumn cooking: How to eat with the seasons

Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter all come bearing their own treats and it’s time we learn how to love them all equally so we can enjoy them at the right times.

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

Kitchen DIY: How to make a splashback wall

Kitchen splashbacks not only protect your walls from getting dirty, they also make a big difference to the look of your kitchen and are easy to install.