South Africa

Ministers and deputies to do with less perks

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has been outspoken on the need for government to cut costs by cutting the size of the cabinet and spending less on ministers' perks like vehicles and air travel among others.

Africa

WATCH: Life after Cyclone Idai - devastation and destruction in Mozambique

Large parts of Mozambique remains devastated after cyclone Idai swept across the country in early March.

World

WATCH: Uber looks to fly, even as it still learns to drive

Uber is holding its third annual Elevate Summit this week in Washington DC to show off its progress so far in bringing its vast logistics and ride-hailing network to the skies'.

Sport24

Woods battles to even par after 'crap start' to US Open Round 3

Tiger Woods wrestled an even par 71 out of Pebble Beach Golf Links in a gritty performance that left him 11 shots off the third round pace at the US Open.

Business

SA media faces 'grim future' as it battles falling revenues – Reuters study

Newsrooms are going to have to rely on subscription and membership models to ensure their sustainability in the face of declining revenues across various mediums, a study by the Reuters Institute found.

16 things no one tells you about being a dad, according to real fathers

Becoming a dad can be exciting and nerve-wracking all in one. Here are some things that dads said no one told them but they wish they knew.

Entertainment

WATCH: Adele goes to the Spice Girls concert and has the time of her life!

"We're all moms now! We're all moms," an emotional Adele shouts as the Spice Girls perform on stage with their daughters and mothers joining them.

Nelson Mandela Foundation wants meeting after Zindzi Mandela lashes out on Twitter

White South Africans are “land thieves” and “apartheid apologists” who are just like “unwelcome guests”. These were just some of the phrases in tweets posted by South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark, Zindzi Mandela, this week.

Tech

The creator of 'Pokémon Go' is suing an 'association of hackers' that it says helps players cheat at its games

Niantic says that the Global++ hacking association has already cracked the forthcoming "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite," and it won't stand for it.

Green

Outcry over Joburg zoo's 'imprisonment' of two new elephants

While the Johannesburg Zoo has welcomed two new elephants, the NSPCA has accused the facility of imprisoning them.

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health24

New study reveals 'dad shaming' is a thing

In many cases, fathers respond to criticism by making a change to their parenting style, but in other cases, criticisms may backfire.

Wheels24

Luxury SA-bound Porsche Cayenne coupe, Aston Martin's new DBX - new models you should check out

From Toyota's refreshed Prius hybrid in SA to the SA-bound Porsche Caynene coupe, check out these top new models of the week.

W24

Kimora brings back the one-shoulder top and chunky gold earrings with her Baby Phat relaunch

All we need now is 90s hip hop and a flip phone.

Travel

Karoo Wonders: Family safaris made easy at Sanbona

Don't expect to be the main priority as a guest at Sanbona. In this special tract of the little Karoo it is all about the conservation of the animals - including the rare white lion, and we're entirely okay with that.

Parent24

The UK is banning harmful stereotypes in adverts and we’re thrilled

Guidelines for ads now ensure advertisers avoid portraying stereotypical personality traits for young girls and boys, and ads which suggest that new moms make "looking attractive or keeping a home pristine" a priority "over other factors such as their emotional wellbeing".

Food24

We tasted 8 different mayos to find our favourite one, and the underdog surprised us all

We tasted South Africa's most popular mayos including a vegan mayo, and a few no name brands.

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

Fall in love: 7 lavish and dreamy Cape Winelands homes

These Cape Winelands homes in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Somerset West and Franschhoek offer luxurious country living in magnificent settings. Take a peek…