South Africa

Fear in Bloekombos after ward councillor slain

Community members and ANC leaders have gathered in Bloekombos at the home of slain Ward 101 councillor Luyanda Mbele.

Africa

Top Africa stories: Mugabe's son in law in court, survivor of Tanzania ferry disaster speaks out

Ex-president Robert Mugabe's son-in-law has appeared in court on kidnapping charge, and a man who survived the ferry disaster in Tanzania says his family had already arranged for his burial when news broke that he had been rescued.

World

Mass infant grave at Irish Catholic home to be excavated

Ireland's government has approved the full excavation of a mass grave of infant and children's remains on the site of a former Catholic home for unmarried mothers.

Sport24

Folau finally inks new deal with Waratahs

Wallabies and Waratahs star fullback Israel Folau has signed a new deal with the teams that will run through 2022, Fairfax media has reported.

Business

10 hot topics Mboweni may tackle

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is set to deliver the mini budget at 14:00. Fin24 considers the 10 big topics that Mboweni may address.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and how to spot a fake Rolex

MTBPS Day!

Entertainment

Constance Zimmer on House of Cards: It would not have been realistic to cancel the show

It would not have been "realistic" to cancel House Of Cards following allegations of sexual assault against lead actor Kevin Spacey

Tito Mboweni is stuck between stimulus and a broke place

How he stabilises our national debt burden in the mini budget is the burning question, writes Thabi Leoka.

Tech

WATCH: This high-tech mirror will boost your confidence!

This high-tech 'smart' mirror, produced by Japanese company Novera, is able to give beauty advice and pep talks to boost your self-esteem.

Green

Successful launch for satellite heading to study Mercury

Airbus is celebrating the successful launch of the BepiColombo spacecraft heading to the planet Mercury.

MyNews24

Dear EFF, go find yourself another patsy

The revelations of the unabated pillaging that has taken place of VBS bank and the corrupt recipients of the stolen money notwithstanding, I have finally decided to tender my resignation as your patsy.

health24

New tuberculosis vaccine in sight

A new vaccine for the world’s top infectious disease killer, tuberculosis, is in sight - for the first time in 100 years.

Wheels24

2019 SA Car of the Year: X-Class, Duster, XC60... Here are the all the top cars battling for the coveted title

The 2019 South African Car of the Year competition is underway and the list of eligible vehicles have been revealed.

W24

The never-ending evolution (and endless possibilities) of the white shirt

The classic white shirt seems to get better and better as it keeps upping the ante with bright new innovations that make it a necessity for it every season.

Travel

How to save on fuel this holiday season

Taking a road trip these upcoming holidays? You might want to consider these fuel-saving tips.

Parent24

"Play with me, not your cell phones!": A 7-year-old 'organised' a march against parents on smartphones

"We are here, we are raising our voices because you're always staring at your phones!" 7-year-old Emil Rustige was so tired of competing with his father's smartphone for attention that the little boy decided a protest was in order.

Food24

LISTEN: MasterChef SA winner opens SA's first dark kitchen with a plant-based menu

Kamini Pather is merging her passions for food and technology as she introduces SA to quality plant-based meals, on demand.

Careers24

Interested in studying law part time? Applications are open at UKZN

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Law Part-Time Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree offers aspiring legal practitioners a convenient way of obtaining an undergraduate qualification.

Property24

Simple and budget-friendly ways to soundproof your home

By using a few simple décor tricks, you can put your comfort first and create a home that is cosy and quiet. Here’s how…

Gaming

Google News App Using Gigabytes of Mobile Data Without User’s Knowledge

You know when you have that 500mb of data and then suddenly it disappears? Well, Google is facing some backlash after a bug found in their Google News App is causing gigabytes of data to vanish without any knowledge of the user. This news comes from the Google News Help Forum where dozens of people …

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