South Africa

Weather Update: Rain clears up in Gauteng after stormy weekend

The weather in Gauteng is expected to be partly cloudy following a weekend of severe storms, heavy rains and flooding across the province.

Africa

Burundi accuses Belgium of ordering hit on independence hero

Burundi has accused former colonial power Belgium of ordering the assassination of independence hero and Crown Prince Louis Rwagasore in 1961, a move likely to further poison ties between the two countries.

World

Israel's Netanyahu threatens Hamas with 'very strong blows'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to inflict "very strong blows" on Hamas after fresh violence along the border with the Gaza Strip.

Sport24

Schumacher Jr 'has Michael's racing genes'

Mick Schumacher is tipped to carry the famous surname into Formula One as the newly-crowned European Formula Three champion finished the season with a podium.

Business

How a solar plant is changing the fortunes of a small-town economy

The railway town of Touwsrivier in the Western Cape no longer has a thriving economy - but residents, local government and others aren't taking that lightly.

Watch: Gliding across water can now be as easy as learning to ride a bike - thanks to this invention

Called the Hydrofoiler XE-1, it was an idea cooked by two New Zealanders almost 7 years ago.

Entertainment

Here’s another video of Andrea Bocelli singing with his son Matteo to make you cry

The father and son duo performed live on BBC radio and it was beautiful.

VBS: ‘Cyril knew’

Sources allege that a VBS shareholder briefed Ramaphosa about looting ‘early last year’ – and even before then, informed the central bank and Financial Services Board.

Tech

Plastic surgeon buys top South Korea Bitcoin exchange

A consortium led by a prominent Seoul plastic surgeon has purchased a controlling stake in South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to reports.

Green

WATCH: China's 'tree guardian' has been planting for 30 years

Wei Fafu has filled almost nine kilometres with trees by planting for more than three decades in Guizhou, China.

MyNews24

Rising fuel prices should induce conscious urban planning for cities in SA

For far too long black communities have had to endure unabated social, spatial, and economic exclusion as a result of morally repulsive spatial planning policies of the apartheid government.

health24

Man gets gross infection after popping zit with woodwork blade

Here's another reason why you should not pop your pimples... Warning: This article contains graphic content.

Wheels24

Best global car brands, new models for SA - top stories of the week

New models, industry news and the latest technology, here are all of your top motoring stories of the week.

W24

"I kicked off my weight-loss journey by quitting meat and eating according to my blood type"

Ophela Mhlauli was a chubby kid growing up but after deciding to take a break from eating meat her body her weight-loss journey took a welcome turn. This is her story.

Travel

Things to do in the dark: Where to celebrate Halloween in SA

The time of hush-hush Halloween celebrations is long gone and South Africa is catching on to this pumpkin-loving, costume-wearing, trick-or-treating tradition.

Parent24

Understanding rape culture and teaching your children about it

The global rape crisis is extremely real and something we need to address at every chance we get. As parents, it is crucial that we do some introspection and discuss topics of rape culture with our children so they know right from wrong and never become a part of this devastation.

Food24

Don’t be that guy at the braai - are you one of these 6 worst characters found around the fire?

We spoke with braai-fessional and rugby journalist, Tank Lanning, to walk us through the 6 worst characters found around braai’s all across South Africa.

Careers24

Thinking like a recruiter: How they choose the one

If you've had your fair share of interviews but no job offer, maybe it's time you took a look at what exactly hiring managers are looking for in potential candidates?

Property24

Whale watching and homes from R1.2m in Western Cape’s Gansbaai

Just a few hours' drive from Cape Town, Gansbaai offers an unspoilt coastal lifestyle with value-for-money houses under R1.85m, large homes up to R4m and more...

Gaming

Call of Cthulhu System Requirements Revealed

It is the month of Halloween and there is one game releasing this month that I think everyone should give a try. Call of Cthulhu, by Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studio, releases on 30 October and it sure does look great so far. For those planning to play the new Lovecraftian horror investigation game …

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