South Africa

Arms deal lawyer dishes more dirt

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has received new evidence to bolster its corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales.

Africa

Egypt rejects Israeli law on 'racial segregation'

Egypt has rejected a controversial law adopted by the Israeli parliament that defines the country as the nation state of the Jewish people, warning that it undermines peace efforts.

World

Death toll climbs to 19 in Vietnam flash floods

Flash floods in Vietnam have now claimed at least 19 lives, the government has said, as residents in affected areas sought safety in higher ground.

Sport24

SEE: Tokyo 2020 official mascots unveiled at ceremony

The official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled at a ceremony in downtown Tokyo.

Business

Western Cape drought erodes SA status as wheat importer

SA is traditionally a net importer of wheat, but the Western Cape drought resulted in an increase in wheat imports to the second-highest level on record, says Agbiz.

Watch: Burberry burns products worth millions of rands

The company would rather destroy its products than sell it on discount or run the risk of the products being stolen.

Entertainment

WATCH: Rapper G-Eazy finds solace in the recording studio following tough times

G-Eazy says the studio is his "therapy".

Security bosses reveal how Cyril 'dodged a coup'

Military intelligence picked up that soldiers loyal to former president Jacob Zuma were on the brink of mutiny. Ramaphosa was warned to resolve the standoff with Zuma.

Why the MeerKAT telescope is such a big deal for SA (and the world)

Astronomy in Africa took a giant leap forward with the unveiling of the 64-dish MeerKAT array in South Africa last week. Why is this important? An astronomer explains.

Tech

Trump says EU is ‘taking advantage’ with $5bn Google fine

President Donald Trump has lashed out at the European Union’s $5bn fine against Google in the latest trade-related salvo fired from the White House.

Green

WATCH: Dolphins saved from shallow water

After a pod of dolphins was found stranded at low tide, Australian volunteer marine conservators sprung into action to protect them.

MyNews24

Abu Dhabi and Nelson Mandela: The early morning walk to freedom

I was tasked with preparing for the historic visit of President Nelson Mandela to Abu Dhabi, something I took on with great zeal and expectation.

health24

Use this workout plan to master the superman push-up in under a month

Few body-weight moves are as impressive as this one, which has you briefly taking flight – just like the man of steel. We're talking about Superman.

Wheels24

WATCH: Five tips to keep your car cool during warmer weather

Your car's interior can get extremely hot after being left in the sun - but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are five tips that will help you keep your car cool.

W24

"I met up with the woman I’m most jealous of"

There's a culture of pitting women against other women, but what would actually happen if we all just played to our strengths?

Travel

Your Manzi weekend events sorted

There’s quite a bit of jazz on the cards this weekend, while folks in Pretoria can look forward to a drive-in night, and those in Soweto have a novelty man cave to visit. Phumlani S Langa highlights this week’s happenings in the gig guide like no other

Parent24

Serena Williams says she has never spent a day away from her daughter

Separation anxiety.

Food24

Zimbabwean man’s journey from dishwasher to one of SA’s 7 certified sommeliers

This week, a small but joyous ceremony was held for Sommelier Joseph Dhafana, who was awarded his SASA certification.

Paws24

Hilarious doggo Snapchats that have us in stitches

We’ve listed our favourite dog Snaps that are bound to have you laughing out loud or, in the very least, brighten up your day.

Careers24

Another great learnership opportunity from Ampath

Ampath has opened applications for the Technical Internship to start January 2019.

Property24

Why property buyers love the West Coast Peninsula

West Coast Peninsula villages like Paternoster and St Helena Bay offer a laidback lifestyle, white beaches and an azure-blue ocean, with homes from under R2m.

Gaming

Fortnite's birthday celebration kicks off very soon

What you need to know about Fortnite's 1st birthday celebration