South Africa

Dealer caught with heroin worth R101m gets 15 year jail sentence

Maliki Erick Ngobeni was on Monday convicted and sentenced to 15 years for dealing in drugs, two years after the Hawks intercepted a vehicle he was travelling in near the border post with eSwatini (Swaziland).

Africa

Ethiopia says army to take over security in troubled south

Ethiopia has announced that soldiers and federal police will take over security in a restive southern region following days of violence that has left at least 18 people dead.

World

Man missing for 10 years found behind grocery store freezer

The remains of an American supermarket employee who went missing almost 10 years ago have been found behind a freezer inside the store.

Sport24

Jake: Rassie's 'rest plan' can have positive, long-term effect

Former Springbok coach Jake White has lauded current incumbent Rassie Erasmus for picking an experimental team against the Wallabies.

Business

MPs slam Eskom appropriation bill as just another lifeline for failing entity

Some members of Parliament have raised concerns that the 2019 Appropriations Bill does not include real amendments, saying it is just a means to provide another lifeline for Eskom.

Authorities in India are investigating a disturbing trend where mothers in 132 villages have given birth only to baby boys

Out of 216 babies born within the last three months in 132 villages in Uttarkashi, not a single girl birth has been recorded.

Entertainment

Motsi Mabuse joins BBC UK 'Strictly Come Dancing' judging panel

Motsi Mabuse will replace Darcey Bussell as a judge on the upcoming season of the UK version of Strictly Come Dancing.

R59bn Eskom bailout will come at ‘significant cost’ to taxpayers – Mboweni

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has conceded that the additional R59 billion required by Eskom to stay afloat will come at “a significant cost” to South African taxpayers.

Tech

Update: Nando’s is investigating a 'potential online breach', but so far has not found any leaks

Nando's has blamed a user error.

Green

Iceland honours first glacier lost to climate change

Iceland is planning to mark the passing of Okjokull, its first glacier lost to climate change which threatens some 400 others on the subarctic island.

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health24

There are lots of myths about flu: We debunk six of them

Flu season rolls around, and the myths aren't far behind – but what's true and what's false?

Wheels24

WATCH: 'How much car do you really need?' - the tiny Microlino EV hopes to drive future mobility

We may ask, how much car do we really need? A Swiss start-up's answer - the battery -powered Microlino inspired by bubble cars from the 1950s.

W24

Zara commits to sustainability by 2025 - what will that mean for you?

Inditex, the owner of fashion chain Zara, has announced that they will make all of their collections from 100% sustainable fabrics by 2025.

Travel

PICS: New Pink Meanie, unicorn of jelly fish, discovered after jellyvorous Two Oceans aquarium incident

The Two Oceans Collection team didn't realise the danger that lurked within their recent nightlight jellies collection just off Robben Island.

Parent24

Facebook Messenger for kids reveals massive, dangerous, flaw

Facebook's Messenger Kids is in fact exposing kids to chats with strangers, despite parental precautions.

Food24

An ode to the potato: An ingredient we simply can’t live without

Inspired by an interview with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, Lisa Wallace uncovers the romance in a staple ingredient: the potato.

Careers24

‘Tell us about yourself’: how to answer those common, but tricky job interview questions

They seem like they should be a walk in the park, but these five common questions could be a minefield if not prepared for properly.

Property24

Set up the perfect work-from-home office with this guide

Planning your home office 'space' is essential to being able to work comfortably and efficiently. From lighting to seating and more, here’s a complete guide…