South Africa

WATCH: Paratrooper who crash landed at Loftus is fine

The paratrooper who made a crash landing into Loftus Versfeld stadium during the presidential inauguration is doing well and has been released after being examined.

Africa

Sudan general vows to back Saudi against Iran 'threats'

A top Sudanese general vowed to back regional ally Saudi Arabia against "all threats and attacks" from Iran during talks with the kingdom's crown prince, Sudan's military council said Friday.

World

Rights groups file lawsuit to block Alabama's new abortion ban

Lawsuit says ban, which outlaws nearly all abortions, is unconstitutional and would harm women.

Sport24

Expansive Stormers keep play-off hopes alive with win over Highlanders

The Stormers have kept their Super Rugby play-off hopes alive with a win over the Highlanders.

Business

Why Dr. Evil would love Facebook’s 'GlobalCoin'

Unlike Bitcoin, Facebook’s aim is not to bring down the established financial system, but to co-opt it, writes Bloomberg's Lionel Laurent.

Take a look inside Nicole Kidman's R93 million farmhouse in Australia

The actress's farmhouse has a billiard room, a library, a cottage, an orchard, and 111 acres of farmland.

Entertainment

7 shows and movies you almost won’t believe are based on real life

These stranger-than-fiction films and series are available on Showmax, DStv Now, Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Full Speech: Ramaphosa's first speech after inauguration

Ramaphosa then addressed the nation and the world in his first official address as the elected head of state.

Tech

Apple made 2 subtle changes to the controversial keyboard on its new MacBook Pro that should address a major issue

Apple's 2019 MacBook Pro keyboard incorporates new materials that should reduce the issues some customers have faced with the butterfly mechanism.

Green

'A long ride': 50 years ago, a dress rehearsal for the Moon landing

As Earth grew ever smaller below his spacecraft, Apollo 10 commander Tom Stafford made an unusual request to mission control.

MyNews24

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health24

When is your cough a symptom of something serious?

A nagging cough can keep you awake at night. But what if it’s indicative of a more serious underlying medical condition? Here’s what a cough could signify.

Wheels24

Hamilton snatches dramatic Monaco GP pole with record lap

Lewis Hamilton snatched a dramatic pole position for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix with an all-time circuit record lap in the final seconds to outpace Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas by 0.086 seconds.

W24

Whimsical gowns from Giambattista Valli's H&M collection took over at the amfAR Gala in Cannes

H&M’s next designer collaboration is with Paris-based master of sophistication Giambattista Valli, and our favourite A-listers debuted a few looks from the collection in Cannes last night.

Travel

Tired of dingy, smelly and overcrowded airport bathrooms? What OR Tambo is planning for you

Passengers consistently rank the quality of facilities as a primary concern when travelling. Here's what OR Tambo International Airport is planning for you.

Parent24

WATCH: Can these traditional dolls really take all your child’s worries away?

In Guatemala it is believed that if children tell all their troubles to their worry doll, slip it under their pillow and rest their head for the night, when they wake all their worries will be gone.

Food24

Chicken pie: Your guide to mastering Winter's most quintessential comfort food

Who doesn't love a good family favourite like chicken pie? Here's how to perfect your own at home.

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

Island living in Mauritius with property from R3.3m

The Mauritian government has opened the doors to foreigners and more South Africans are buying apartments as holiday homes or investments in a rental pool.