South Africa

No change in Pietermaritzburg Home Affairs offices, despite intervention - residents

Pietermaritzburg residents say they arrive hours before the Home Affairs offices open, but they still queue for long periods.

Africa

Grace Mugabe ally under police 'radar' in wake of grenade attack: report

A former ally of Grace Mugabe has been placed on a "persons of interest" list by Zimbabwean police in the wake of last month's grenade attack on a ruling party rally, a report says.

World

WATCH: Top 5 world news videos today

Watch the top 5 world news videos today: July 19, 2018.

Sport24

Elgar 'humbled and proud' to join 50 Test club

Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar says that he is "very proud and extremely honoured" to be a part of the Proteas 50 Test club.

Business

Massive diamond cache detected beneath Earth's surface

There's a load of bling buried in the Earth, but don't expect a diamond rush because these minerals far deeper than any drilling expedition has ever reached.

Shoprite’s ‘horrible’ sales show that people may be going to Pick 'n Pay instead, says analyst

Shoprite posted a turnover growth of only 3.3%, to R145.6 billion, on Wednesday morning.

Entertainment

Robbie Williams: 'I'll be asking Gary Barlow for X Factor tips'

New X Factor judge Robbie Williams said he will look to his former Take That co-star and previous X Factor judge Gary Barlow for tips.

Mandela never sold out – Ramaphosa, Zuma slam ‘armchair critics’

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his predecessor, Jacob Zuma used the centenary celebrations of late former president Nelson Mandela in Mvezo to reassure South Africans that the global icon never sold out the nation.

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

Uber CEO says company can do an IPO without being profitable

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says he doesn’t think his ride-hailing company needs to be profitable before a planned public offering in the second half of 2019.

Green

Expanding 'dead zone' in Arabian Sea raises climate change fears

In the waters of the Arabian Sea, a vast "dead zone" the size of Scotland is expanding and scientists say climate change may be to blame.

MyNews24

The Mandela dance, the Madiba magic: Celebrating 100 years of Nelson Mandela

There are many angles in which to enter the world of Nelson Mandela. One of those angles is the Mandela dance that South Africans have come to call the Madiba magic.

health24

Motsoaledi blames lack of sex ed in schools after latest HIV results

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaeledi has again raised his concerns about the lack of sexual and reproductive education at schools, after the results of a national HIV survey showed that young people are still at risk.

Wheels24

WATCH: Goal for automakers at the next Geneva auto show? Attract more female car buyers...

There are plenty of vehicles on display at the Geneva motor show - from super cars to compact entry-level city runabouts - but what are the things women look for in a car?

W24

"Yes, we're all sluts" - video of model at slutwalk goes viral for all the right reasons

A video has resurfaced of model Samirah Raheem being asked by Jesse Lee Peterson if she’s a slut and her response is still iconic.

Travel

PICS: Skeletons and scares at Portugal's dino park

Eyes popping in astonishment, his mouth hanging mutely open, seven-year-old Joel approaches the four-metre-high monster and stands nose-to-nose with one of the deadliest killing machines the world has ever known.

Parent24

How a positive outlook on the future may protect teens from becoming violent

Here's proof that having hope and setting goals for the future, such as graduating from college or university, can prevent teens from turning to violence. This US study applies to South African youth too.

Food24

WATCH: 10 Foods that might disappear in our lifetimes

It's scary to think but the rapid rate at which climate change is affecting our crops, means that soon we won't have some of our favourite foods around.

Paws24

Share your 67 minutes with animals in need this Mandela Day

With an abundance of activities to get involved in, why not lend a hand towards animals in need this Mandela day? Here are some ideas of how you can spend your 67 minutes...

Careers24

Another great learnership opportunity from Ampath

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

Property24

Is your home making you sick? 4 things to check

Are you constantly congested and fluey? There are many hidden germs loitering around our living spaces that can pose a health risk. Get tips to root them out…

Gaming

Lego The Incredibles Review - Not so incredible

Not as incredible as you think