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ANC in 'secret' talks with other parties to take control of Tshwane

2019-12-12 06:00

The ANC says while it is continuing to negotiate with other parties over the control of the City of Tshwane, it will only reveal details of the talks once a deal has been reached.

Business

African airlines set to make almost R3bn loss in 2020

2019-12-12 06:00

African airlines continue to suffer due to high costs and are projected to show a loss of $200m next year, according to the International Air Transport Association.

South Africa

Ousting Mkhwebane: Modise to consider DA request in the new year

2019-12-11 20:34

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise will consider the DA's request and draft a substantive motion for the removal of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

Sport

Bok loosie eyes Champions Cup quarter-finals

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Toulouse's Springbok loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt says clinching a place in the European Champions Cup quarter-finals is on the squad's mind.

Kick expert: Pollard’s French switch ‘perfect for Boks’

World

Trump impeachment moves forward | Witness describes huddling with US shooting victim: WATCH the top world news videos for today

2019-12-12 06:22

Judiciary panel moves toward impeachment vote | Witness describes huddling with NJ shooting victim; here are the top world news videos for today. WATCH.

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Business

Solly Moeng: Dear Eskom, can you generate goodwill along with some additional power?

2019-12-12 05:00

There is no room for a 'winner takes all' mentality in South Africa if its economy is to recover, writes Solly Moeng.

South Africa

Court reprimands shop owner who denied access to wheelchair-bound child

2019-12-12 05:21

A magistrate of the Equality Court, sitting in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, has reprimanded the owner of a superette in Woodlands for "wasting the court's time" and failing to see the "seriousness" of the complaint against him.

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South Africa

FEEL GOOD | SA author Kopano Matlwa's award-winning novel 'Coconut' coming to the big screen

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South African author Kopano Matlwa's award-winning novel, 'Coconut' is being turned into a movie.

Africa

On brink of 'man-made' starvation, Zimbabweans struggling to cope

2019-12-11 22:02

Zimbabwe is in the grip of its worst economic crisis in 10 years, with inflation soaring to 300 % and the population suffering fuel shortages, power rationing and currency woes.

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World

The world's first electric commercial airplane just completed a test flight

2019-12-11 21:31

Harbour Air's all-electric ePlane successfully flew across the Fraser River in Canada on December 10.

Sport24

Ernie's Internationals stun Tiger's USA on Day 1 of Presidents Cup

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Ernie Els' International team got off to dream Presidents Cup start as they stunned Tiger Woods' star-studded United States to take a 4-1 lead.

Business

Mining revival threatened as Eskom's power cuts take toll

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The deepening crisis at the debt-ridden power utility shut down the country's mining industry for 24 hours.

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The world's first electric commercial airplane just completed a test flight

2019-12-11 21:15

Harbour Air's all-electric ePlane successfully flew across the Fraser River in Canada on December 10.

Entertainment

PODCAST | THE INTERVIEW: A laidback Skype chat with Ed Stoppard about his 7-week stay in the Mother City

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In the first episode of season 2 of 'The Interview' we share exclusive clips from our interview with British actor Ed Stoppard.

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Load shedding forces matric exam markers to relieve themselves under trees

2019-12-12 01:54

Load shedding by Eskom has had a dire impact on Department of Basic Education officials marking matric exam papers.

Tech

Sony just gave us a detailed look at what's coming to the PlayStation 4 in early 2020

2019-12-11 13:41

The PlayStation 5 is due out next year, but we've still got a year's worth of PlayStation 4 games to look forward to.

Green

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time 2019 person of the year

2019-12-11 16:29

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who became the voice of conscience for a generation facing the climate change emergency, has been named as Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year.

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Voices

EDITORIAL: 'Shocked' Ramaphosa can no longer dither on hard Eskom decisions

2019-12-11 16:32

Ramaphosa must allow self-generation by mines and private companies as a matter of urgency.

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WATCH: Ed Skrein is in love with South Africa

We meet the Hollywood star in Hawaii.

Berlin's famous sex club could be closing its doors

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French court rules mom has no right to grandkids

The European Court of Human Rights has denied a deceased man's final wish.

How to avoid stained teeth when you enjoy red wine

Drinking red wine could be a triple threat to your teeth's whiteness.

DRIVEN: Hyundai's T-Cross killer

Hyundai has launched its funky new Venue compact SUV.

All the 2020 Golden Globe nominations

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Zozibini Tunzi on being crowned Miss Universe

‘A woman who looks like me was never considered to be beautiful'

Tourists get stuck on top of Table Mountain as load shedding hits Cape Town

As load shedding hits Africa's top attraction.

health24

Could MS have links to the herpes virus?

The findings of Swedish researchers suggest that a herpes virus may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis.

Wheels24

SPOTTED in South Africa | 2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Wheels24's Sean Parker spotted the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid model in Cape Town, seemingly being filmed a for a European advert.

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W24

OPINION: Zozibini Tunzi has left the door open for all of us to walk through

Young girls learn very early in life that they cannot (and should not) think for themselves and instead, conform to society, try not to do the things that boys do and never be the "head", always the necks, writes Nthabi Nhlapo.

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Travel

WATCH | From a lion family-outing to the 'beach' to the ultimate rhino charge

Relaxing in the bush is always a nice idea. Though, there has been some intense moments in the bush this year as well.

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Parent24

WATCH: Graphic moment woman gives birth alone in jail cell - 'Nobody cared'

Despite alerting staff of her contractions in the early hours, Diana Sanchez was left without medical treatment or pain relief for 5 hours, and was taken to hospital only 30 minutes after her son was born.

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Home buying jargon

Feel like you need an interpreter to translate your offer to purchase? Don’t know the difference between a mortgagee and a mortgagor? We’ve taken the confusion out!

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Partner Content

The skills you’ll need to future-proof your career - and not be replaced by robots

A lot of skills will become obsolete in the future with new programmes and machines taking over what we as humans use to master.

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Food24

Baking hacks: How to make your own homemade pre-mix

We're all for hassle-free baking! Follow The Kate Tin's baking hacks for easy, fuss-free and delicious results with homemade baking premixes!

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Careers24

Significant decline in available jobs online

The recruitment landscape in South Africa continues to show signs of pressure according insights from Careers24, one of South Africa’s leading job boards.