South Africa

Axed ANC employee linked to at least 3 heists - Cele

Errol Velile Present was one of four people arrested during a heist in Dobsonville, Soweto, earlier this month.

Africa

Burkina Faso army arrest 60 in anti-terror operation

Sixty people have been arrested in the north of Burkina Faso in an operation targeting terrorist bases, the army says.

World

WATCH: Garden gnome theft goes horribly wrong

Police have released CCTV footage of a man removing a 60cm garden gnome from a property in Northamptonshire, England.

Sport24

Grace targets back-to-back Sun City titles

Home favourite Branden Grace will return to Sun City to defend his Nedbank Golf Challenge title, joining a world-class field.

Business

Ramaphosa's tight-rope walk working - for now

Cyril Ramaphosa must win over the poor and marginalised, whose plight is desperate. But the poor performance of SARS, R50bn budget deficit and lacklustre GDP provide little wiggle-room, says Daniel Silke.

How to turn R10 into R1 million over time. Hint: Don’t use a savings account.

Leaving money in the bank over long periods of time is not an investment strategy, it’s a long slow-burn to poverty, writes Bruce Whitfield.

Entertainment

By the time you've finished watching this video Kim Kardashian would've made $1m

Kim Kardashian enjoyed the sweet smell of success recently, when her new fragrances raked in $5m in just five minutes.

Mandela never sold out – Zuma, Ramaphosa slam ‘armchair critics’

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his predecessor, Jacob Zuma used the centenary celebrations of late former president Nelson Mandela in Mvezo to reassure South Africans that the global icon never sold out the nation.

Why the MeerKAT telescope is such a big deal for SA (and the world)

Astronomy in Africa took a giant leap forward with the unveiling of the 64-dish MeerKAT array in South Africa last week. Why is this important? An astronomer explains.

Tech

EU set to fine Google billions over Android - sources

The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile phone system, sources said, in a ruling that risks fresh tensions with Washington.

Green

Escaped jaguar bit through steel cable barrier - official

A jaguar that escaped its enclosure and killed nine other animals at a New Orleans zoo apparently was able to bite through a steel-cable barrier that forms the roof of its habitat.

MyNews24

From Madiba with love

Thinking and reflecting on all these things, I realise that the one thing that makes Nelson Mandela so great is that he did the small, simple things in a great way.

health24

Why does my tummy feel funny when I have my period?

Hormones and cramps are common symptoms during a period, but diarrhoea and stomach pain could be an indication of other problems.

Wheels24

Lewis Hamilton pens two-year extension with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton signed a two-year contract extension with Mercedes that will keep the four-time world champion with the team until the end of the 2020 season.

W24

WATCH: Kylie Jenner and her BFF are collaborating on a new makeup range - should friends be partners in hustle?

Whether it's partaking in a stokvel or starting a business together, many friends have proved that hustling together can make your relationship even stronger.

Travel

PICS: SAA soars with the Madiba spirit in new livery

South African Airways revealed new livery for three of its planes with a special Mandela centenary logo.

Parent24

Toddler has PTSD after nearly losing his life three times

A little boy has beaten the odds and stunned doctors by beating three deadly illnesses, which left him suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at the age of just three.

Food24

8 great reasons why dining out in winter is the best

There is so much more to enjoy besides Winter Specials!

Paws24

How your dog can tell what you’re feeling

Researchers have found a specific area in a dog’s brain that recognises human faces – a finding that may help to explain why dogs are so sensitive to human social cues.

Careers24

Another great learnership opportunity from Ampath

Ampath has opened applications for the Technical Internship to start January 2019.

Property24

Land reform and expropriation: What it actually means for SA

Much of the insecurity and fears around ‘expropriation without compensation’ are based on misinterpretation and a lack of reliable data. An expert advises…

Gaming

Fortnite has made 1 billion Dollars from in-game purchases so far

Fortnite has raked in a fortune since the release of it's battle royale mode