South Africa

ANC Gauteng calls for accelerated release of provincial land for student accommodation

The ANC in Gauteng says one of the ways that tackling the rising lack of student accommodation for higher education students can be fast-tracked is if the provincial government releases land and property it owns.

Africa

WATCH: Boko Haram displaced forgotten amid Nigerian election fever

Residents of the Malkohi formal and informal settlement outside Yola, in Nigeria’s north east, feel forgotten as the country gets ready for its election.

World

WATCH: Winter storm closes schools, snarls travel across much of US

A sprawling storm is closing schools, snarling travel and threatening homeless populations with snow and cold stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast.

Sport24

PRO14 pressure rises for Cheetahs

With time running out to make it into playoff contention, the Cheetahs will feel the heat when they line up against the Scarlets.

Business

#Budget 2019: Tito's top 10 quotes from the 'problem' Public Protector to going the distance

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni was in his element presenting his maiden Budget address. Here is a sample of his top 10 quotes from his pre-budget media briefing and his official speech.

14 surprises in this year’s Budget – including a new national theatre and a shock fuel tax

Tax payers will be squeezed from all sides

Entertainment

Nicole Scherzinger fears more leaks after intimate clip with Lewis Hamilton surfaces online

Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly worried that more videos and pictures will be leaked after an intimate clip showing her and ex Lewis Hamilton was allegedly leaked online.

Illegal sand mining leaves open pits of death

The process of mining for sand is as destructive, if not more so than for gold or diamonds

Tech

Elon Musk doubled down on a bold claim he made about how quickly Tesla vehicles will be able to drive themselves

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he is "certain" that Tesla vehicles will be able to operate without any driver intervention by the end of this year.

Green

New Universe map unearths 300 000 more galaxies

A new map of the night sky charts hundreds of thousands of previously unknown galaxies discovered using a telescope that can detect light sources optical instruments cannot see.

MyNews24

A sober look at the election options

In the Western Cape, we have the lowest unemployment figures and the cleanest governments in the whole of the country.

health24

Alcohol is getting expensive – and other reasons why you should drink less

According to the budget speech, your tipple is about to become a lot more expensive. But that's not the only reason why you should cut back on the booze.

Wheels24

New Toyota models due to arrive this year, Zimbabwean's love SA-built Isuzu bakkies - Top motoring stories of the day

Here is a list of some of the top motoring stories you shouldn't miss.

W24

This wig rental business is offering a service we never knew we needed for as little as R100 per day

The wig business in South Africa has given women both financial and aesthetic freedom either as entrepreneurs or keen customers. Here's how Hair Me Out is taking that experience to the next (unexpected) level.

Travel

WATCH: Madrid locals share their favourite off-the-grid places in their city

Away from the usual tourist spots, Spain's capital has plenty more to offer. Location scout Rafael del Vigo shows the locals' favourite places, which are worth a detour.

Parent24

Anne Hathaway's self-imposed alcohol ban will have you rethinking your social drinking habits

Would you give up alcohol until your children reach a certain age? Anne Hathaway says yes.

Food24

Quick - buy your bubbly before the price goes up this year

Act fast if you don't want to pay more for your favourite tipple!

Careers24

A checklist to ensure you’ll start your new job on the right note

If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re about to embark on your new career adventure.

Property24

Cheap and easy DIY tricks to update your bathroom

It's easy to refresh your bathroom with pattern and texture, and you won't need to rip out tiles or sanitaryware. Simply ‘dress it up’ with accessories, here’s how…

Gaming

Game Gets Mistaken For Apex Legends on Steam – Massive Spike in Sales and Views Follow

Everyone knows by now how hugely successful and awesome Apex Legends is. Released out of the blue earlier this month, Apex Legends is the battle royale game that is taking the world by storm. The game isn’t available on Steam, but that hasn’t stopped many gamers from looking for it. Some of these gamers have …