South Africa

Die Stem and old flag are not symbols of Afrikaner identity; they are symbols of discrimination - Ramaphosa

"We are bound together by a set of constitutional values and principles that clearly differentiate our democratic present from our apartheid past," President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.

Africa

Vigilante groups form in central Mali amid ethnic violence

Two armed groups have formed in central Mali on either side of an ethnic rift that has caused violence to flare, their leaders have said.

World

Mom who gave birth while in coma dies years after waking up

A woman who miraculously gave birth to a baby boy while in a coma has died, almost four after waking up.

Sport24

Pochettino signs new contract with Tottenham

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new five-year contract, the Premier League club announced.

Business

SARB should be independent even if it is nationalised - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is committed to the independence of the South African Reserve Bank, even as the government considers nationalising it.

Roughly 1 million SA personal records - including ID numbers - have been leaked online. Here's how to check if it's yours.

The leaked data includes ID numbers, email addresses, and full names.

Entertainment

Pop stars Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato break free in new music video

The two pop stars have an important message in the lyrics of this song and the video underlines it.

I want to prove how corrupt David Mabuza is – Jan Venter

Jan Venter, the man who has accused Deputy President David Mabuza of bribing and harassing him, has announced that he is working with the Hawks in an attempt at “finally exposing how corrupt” Mabuza is.

How to decapture South Africa – Judge Zondo sheds light

The state capture commission will start work in August.

Tech

BuzzFeed opens new Hollywood chapter With R Kelly documentary

BuzzFeed is getting more serious about Hollywood.

Green

Great Karoo reserve Mount Camdeboo elated with Big 5 status

Mount Camdeboo in the Eastern Cape has recently introduced elephant and plans to include lion later in the year as it expands its long-term conservation vision.

MyNews24

The role power and privilege played in the Ashwin Willemse conversation

Power and privilege manifests itself in a lot of small and big ways in the workplace. There are a lot of people who complicate the conversation by denying they have it to begin with.

health24

Successful pigmentation treatment

SPONSORED: It can be daunting to decide whether to have a non-surgical aesthetic treatment – this is a success story.

Wheels24

More fuel price hikes: 'Motorists have felt the pain' - Stats SA

SA motorists will need to brace themselves as fuel prices are expected to increase at the end of May 2018. We've listed a few tips to help you save fuel.

W24

A day in the life of a real-life mermaid

Six women tell us what it's like to have really, ridiculously long hair.

Travel

#AfricaDay: Zakifo Festival in Durban celebrates the sounds of Africa

Zakifo Music Festival returns to Durban on Africa Day, aspiring to strengthen ties between African cultural communities.

Parent24

Help! My Grade 4 is writing exams for the first time

Exams don't have to be a stressful and anxious time. By being positive and motivating your child, she will be able to keep her cool during exams.

Food24

What is yeast anyway? A closer look at what makes your favourite beer and bread so enjoyable

Bread seems so common that many of us barely even notice it. Yeast has been helping us make delicious bread and drinks for thousands of years.

Careers24

8 things you should never say before you’re hired

These comments could come back to bite you if you say them before your job offer is signed.

Property24

A touch of whimsy: Make a quirky whiteboard for your home

Buck the chalkboard trend and instead keep your notes on a pretty and eye-catching whiteboard. Here’s how to make one in 6 easy steps…

Gaming

Battlefield V: DICE partners with NVIDIA this time around

DICE wanted to align with a partner that "shares their passion for gaming"