South Africa

More woes for troubled JB Marks Municipality as cloud hangs over chief labour relations officer's appointment

The appointment of a chief labour relations officer at the troubled JB Marks Municipality in the North West has been called into question at a time when the council faces the possibility of the provincial government taking over its administration following a string of corruption and mismanagement allegations.

Africa

Egypt accuses UN of seeking to 'politicise Morsi's natural death'

Cairo says the UN's call for independent probe into Morsi's death is a "deliberate attempt to politicise a natural death".

World

MH17 charges | Ex-Trump aide deflects questions: WATCH the top world news videos for today

Russians, Ukrainian charged over MH17 | Ex-Trump aide Hicks deflects questions on Capitol Hill; here are the top world news videos for today. WATCH

Sport24

CWC: Toothless top order is Proteas' ultimate downfall

South Africa's inability to convert starts into scores of substance has cost them dearly at the World Cup, writes Lloyd Burnard.

Business

SA's inequality is not just staying put, it's on the increase - Moody's report

The Moody's report came out ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday, where South Africans are expecting him to address low growth, announce assistance for ailing entities and introduce measures to address inequality.

This will likely be the cheapest SONA in 5 years - R500,000 cheaper than the last one in February

The June 2019 State of the Nation Address' marketing and advertising budget has seen a “drastic reduction”.

Entertainment

Adam Lambert wants to plays Elvis Presley in a new biopic

Adam Lambert is apparently desperate to play Elvis Presley in an upcoming biopic.

Investigation into how a company was paid R30m after winning R6m tender

The National Skills Authority (NSA) is continuing its investigation into how a company initially awarded a R6 million tender was eventually paid almost R30 million for the same work.

Tech

It sounds like Apple may address one of the biggest drawbacks to its cheaper iPhone XR next year

Apple's 2020 iPhone XR sequel will have a better screen, thanks to the OLED tech found in today's pricier iPhones and rivals from Google and Samsung.

Green

The world will get half its power from wind, solar by 2050

Nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy by 2050 as costs of wind, solar and battery storage continue to plummet.

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health24

Another climate change threat: More 'flesh-eating' bacteria?

A US patient recently had to have all his limbs removed at the elbows and knees due to a severe bacterial infection.

Wheels24

Peugeot electric revolution continues with the all-new SA-bound 2008 SUV and e-2008 SUV

The all-new 2008 SUV will be the second vehicle to follow the 'Choose your Peugeot, choose your powertrain’ philosophy when it arrives later this year.

W24

See all the stars who shone on the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards red carpet

The 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar over the weekend, and these are the 10 looks we loved from the red carpet.

Travel

These are Africa's best carriers (including low cost) for you to use in 2019

Qatar named the best airline in the world while SAA takes home three wins at Skytrax Awards

Parent24

WATCH: Scientists say playing Pokémon as a kid may have altered your brain and left a Pikachu-shaped hole in your heart

There's a reason you light up every time you see an animal that looks even slightly similar to Pikachu, Bulbasaur and Charizard.

Food24

How to understand the settings on your oven for cake-baking success

Do you often find yourself scratching your head wondering what setting means what? You need this handy guide in your life!

Careers24

Find your dream job faster with these 3 tips

Looking for a new job but don’t have much time on your hands? Here’s what you need to ensure that your search reaps results in no time.

Property24

Top retirement trends and new developments in Pretoria

There are a significant number of people selling their bigger houses and downscaling to smaller units and retirement villages in Pretoria. Here's where they're buying...