South Africa

WATCH: Chinese national shot and wounded, cash stolen in Johannesburg

A Chinese national was apparently shot and wounded and cash was stolen out of his vehicle when several armed robbers pounced on his car south of Johannesburg yesterday. Watch.

Africa

Kenyan police: Key suspect in Italian's kidnapping arrested

Kenyan police officials have said they have detained the man they believe to be responsible for the kidnapping of an Italian volunteer.

World

2018's 'Guardians' of truth: Time honours Jamal Khashoggi as one of its Person of the Year

Time magazine has named a newspaper and four journalists, including Washington Post's murdered Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi, as its Person of the Year.

Sport24

The Boks headed for their Test sunsets

A curtailed Bok programme in 2019 serves as a sharp reminder that some seasoned Springboks are nearing the end of the road, writes Rob Houwing.

Business

Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka facing complaint of attempted extortion

A complaint of attempted extortion has been laid against Magda Wierzycka, CEO of asset management company Sygnia, by African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited.

12 cool toys for less than R250

The best deals on toys that should keep your kid entertained during the festive season.

Entertainment

Mel B visited by fellow Spice Girls after fracturing two ribs

Former Spice Girl’s singer and author Mel B recently revealed in a lengthy Instagram post that she was hospitalized for broken ribs and a severed right hand.

ANC spokesperson Mabe takes leave amid sexual harassment allegations

In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon by the ANC on behalf of its spokesperson, Pule Mabe, the governing party indicated that Mabe has taken leave. This amid allegations of sexual harassment laid against him by his former personal assistant.

Tech

A Spanish app for anonymous chats is taking South Africa by storm – with some very nasty questions

South African users of Curious Cat are not holding back with their questions – despite the app's zero-tolerance bullying policy.

Green

WATCH: Chile's pine forests: A botanical dinosaur bound for extinction?

In Quinquen, an indigenous community in southern Chile, Ricardo Melinir shows off a forest of Chilean pine trees – the araucaria araucana, a "living fossil" seen as sacred by several local tribes.

MyNews24

The EFF is ready to govern, but not prepared

The conduct of Malema and Shivambu around journalists is unprofessional, childish and a disregard for democracy.

health24

SEE: 9 nasty effects smoking has on your body

We all know smoking's bad for you. Find out what smoking does to various parts of your body.

Wheels24

'The schools are out!' - Strap in your kids this festive season

'Sadly, there are going to be fatalities on our roads this festive season, many of which will include children simply because they were not strapped in," says Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI).

W24

"My ex fiancé wants his lobola back, but my family no longer has the money"

The end of a relationship can surface many raw emotions, it becomes worse when someone feels like they have been robbed in the name of culture.

Travel

Sick of being squashed in like sardines? Airlines with more legroom

Tall? Long legs? Or maybe (like most of us) you are just hoping to avoid a blood clot.

Parent24

A day in the life of a stay-at-home dad

"In our situation, it made the most sense for me to stay at home with James." Ever wondered what life is like for a stay-at-home dad? Kevin broke down the basics of a typical day with Elizabeth Mamacos.

Food24

Eat Out Awards on TV for the first time

See all the glitz, the glam and the gorgeous food on your own TV screen. Warning: Don't watch on an empty stomach!

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

Wall cracks in your new house? Don’t panic, here's why

Settlement cracks are a normal part of a new home ‘settling in’ on its foundations. Here’s what you need to know and how to easily repair small cracks…

Gaming

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Gets First Official Teaser

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie is set to release on 8 November 2019 with Ben Schwartz (from Parks and Recreation) as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog and the iconic Jim Carrey as Sonic’s nemesis Dr. Ivo Robotnik. The film was initially scheduled to release in 2018 with Sony Columbia Pictures as the distributor but Paramount …