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27 Oct

Mapisa-Nqakula's trip to Zimbabwe was 'urgent', Ramaphosa tells NCOP

President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that the ministerial handbook is often flouted when he approves ministers' requests for travel.

Breaking rules means being kicked out 'with what you are wearing' - community member on KwaSizabantu

27 Oct

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Suspended finance chief of SA gold miner says he was victimised for blowing the whistle

27 Oct

Covid-19 corruption: The political hyenas are never far from the door - Steenhuisen

27 Oct

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Land hearings: Malema concedes to EFF own goal in disrupting expropriation without compensation...

27 Oct

WATCH | Ramaphosa dismisses rumours of a return to lockdown Level 3 as 'simply not true'

27 Oct

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Former Absa boss Maria Ramos says banking fees can go lower in SA

27 Oct

SA’s second wave likely to be rural, scientists warn – which makes it a transport problem

27 Oct

Are you the winner of R7.2m? Ithuba says 2 winners are yet to claim their Lotto Plus loot

27 Oct

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LIVE | Covid-19 in SA: Death toll at 19 053 as cases rise to 717 851

27 Oct

Blow for Kaizer Chiefs as transfer ban confirmed for next two transfer windows

27 Oct

Special Features

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26 Oct

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14 Oct

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Videos

WATCH | 2 CIT guards wounded after being ambushed by armed robbers in Ekurhuleni

27 Oct

WATCH LIVE | State capture inquiry hears more Denel-related testimony

27 Oct

WATCH | Five people accused of Senzo Meyiwa murder appear in Boksburg court

27 Oct

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WATCH | Zane Kilian's lawyer says there was a possible 'hit' attempt at his home

27 Oct

WATCH | Robbers target Joburg restaurant and allegedly make off with Rolex watch

26 Oct

WATCH | Police Minister Bheki Cele updates SA on Senzo Meyiwa murder investigation

26 Oct

WATCH | Prioritise PPE over shareholder payouts, #Care4Carers tells private healthcare sector

23 Oct

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PODCAST | POLITICS UNMUTED: Money for nothing, but how do we correct the corruption ship?

23 Oct

WATCH | Young Philippi boys get their hands dirty fixing potholes, cleaning up their streets

23 Oct

Adriaan Basson

is the editor-in-chief of News24, an award-winning journalist and author of Zuma Exposed, Enemy of the People, and Blessed by Bosasa.

Adriaan Basson | Why is the DA afraid to let Ntuli debate Steenhuisen in public?

Ralph Mathekga

is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and author of When Zuma Goes and Ramaphosa's Turn.

Ralph Mathekga | Zondo Commission: Helping political leaders to band together

Melanie Verwoerd

is a political analyst, and a former ANC MP and South African Ambassador to Ireland. She is the author of The Verwoerd who Toyi-Toyied.

Melanie Verwoerd | Don’t want another hard lockdown? Then stop behaving like defiant teens

Mbhazima Shilowa

is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader.

Mbhazima Shilowa | Are there any options left to save our economy?

Qaanitah Hunter

is News24's political editor and the author of Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the Future of South Africa.

Qaanitah Hunter | To fix South Africa, we should ignore Julius Malema

Pieter du Toit

is News24's assistant editor for in-depth news, and the author of The Stellenbosch Mafia and Enemy of the People.

Pieter du Toit | Why Cyril Ramaphosa needs to urgently reset and relaunch his stuttering presidency

Mpumelelo Mkhabela

is a former parliamentary and political correspondent for the Sunday Times and editor of the Sowetan. He works as an analyst in the private sector.

Mpumelelo Mkhabela | SA's crime levels: We need a state willing to admit it has failed us so far

Ron Derby

is the editor of Fin24 and the former editor of Business Times and former deputy editor of Financial Mail.

Ron Derby | Can we trust the ANC and its inner sanctum of 'old men' to recast this economy?

Dan Kriek

is a farmer and former president of Agri SA.

Dan Kriek | Senekal protests: In defence of Gert Jacobsz

Lifestyle

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Does TikTok influence the way we listen to music?

As the app continues to grow in popularity, we take a look at the way it has shaped the music we listen to.

27 Oct

Divorce without borders: How to manage the kids after separation

27 Oct

OPINION | Is reaching zero Covid-19 possible?

27 Oct

Cape Town stadium to feature in latest Dirt racing game

27 Oct

The ultimate guide to child-friendly restaurants in South Africa

27 Oct

This year needs a bit of heel(ing) - meet the dad who enjoys wearing heels and skirts to work

27 Oct

South Africa

3 Limpopo Home Affairs officials nabbed for alleged corruption

Three Limpopo officials employed by the Department of Home Affairs were arrested by the Hawks.

27 Oct

New Covid-19 survey shows public support for a basic income grant, continuation of food parcels

27 Oct

Suspects arrested for allegedly killing tavern owner 'found with police's belongings'

27 Oct

EXCLUSIVE | Exodus: Uncovering sexual crimes and missing millions at a KZN 'cult'

19 Sep

Charl Kinnear 'killer' Zane Kilian now charged with plot to kill top Cape Town lawyer William Booth

27 Oct

Sport24

Kaizer Chiefs record first league win of Gavin Hunt-led era

Kaizer Chiefs recorded their first league win of the new Gavin Hunt-led era with a narrow victory away from home over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

27 Oct

JUST IN | Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19, won't face Messi

27 Oct

Proteas fixtures a ray of light in gloomy cricket environment, says Temba Bavuma

27 Oct

FT | Chippa United 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs

27 Oct

WRAP | PSL

27 Oct

Fin24

Sasol share price skids more than 10% lower on another US storm threat

The share price decline comes as another storm heads towards the US Gulf Coast, with warnings extended to Louisiana, where Sasol's Lake Charles Chemicals Project is...

27 Oct

Five tips to budget and save for your short- and medium-term goals

27 Oct

African Bank starts retrenchment process affecting over 1 200 employees

27 Oct

SA pork rib prices expected to jump 40% soon because of African swine fever – in Germany

27 Oct

OPINION | Whistleblowers in SA are treated like pariahs despite their moral courage

27 Oct

Business Insider

SA’s second wave likely to be rural, scientists warn – which makes it a transport problem

Urban areas were – probably – heavier hit by Covid-19 initially. If the locus shifts to rural in coming months, dealing with ill people will be tricky.

27 Oct

Today in business: Germany's T-Systems sheds SA business

27 Oct

Amazon is hiring 100,000 temporary workers in the US for Christmas orders

27 Oct

A nurse who says she slipped on a grape in an Australian Woolworths now wants R15 million

27 Oct

Wanted: A gas supplier. If PetroSA can’t find one, it will shut its refinery

27 Oct

Channel24

WATCH | Shudufhadzo shows off her impressive singing voice

Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida recently showed off her impressive vocal abilities on Afternoon Express.

27 Oct

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TikTok has more power over your music preferences than you think

27 Oct

Shia LaBeouf bares it all in new NSFW music video

27 Oct

Dwayne Johnson says his blood tastes like hot sauce after injuring himself at gym

27 Oct

Kate Winslet reveals she had to learn to free dive for Avatar sequels

27 Oct

World

US elections: Trump casts doubt on voting mechanics while Biden gives unity message in Georgia

Trailing in national opinion polls, President Donald Trump again attacked US election mechanics saying it would be "inappropriate" to take extra time to count the...

27 Oct

US elections 2020: Biden vs Trump - all the latest news

14 Oct

Humans aren't the only species who get choosier about their friends as they age - chimps do it too

27 Oct

Amazon is hiring 100,000 temporary workers in the US for Christmas orders

27 Oct

LIVE | Coronavirus: latest news on the Covid-19 virus pandemic

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Africa

Nigeria's SARS: Country launches inquiry into unit allegedly shooting protesters

A judicial panel in Nigeria's biggest city Lagos began an inquiry into the shooting of peaceful protesters last week.

27 Oct

Judge throws out case against 47 Nigerian men facing homosexuality charge

27 Oct

OPINION | Murders in Sudan bear striking resemblance to the Khashoggi death

27 Oct

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EXTRACT | Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa

27 Oct

Angola frees journalists arrested at anti-govt protests

27 Oct

Arts24

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What happened to the Pierneef painting that disappeared from Ace Magashule's office?

Valued at R8 million, the painting is said to have been stolen by Secretary General Ace Magashule’s former bodyguard Richard Mettler. Charged by the National...

27 Oct

Poetry is not a luxury: Soro Soke captures the poetics of the #ENDSARS protest in Nigeria

26 Oct

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Letters from Nigeria: A word from the country’s authors and journalists regarding #EndSars

26 Oct

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'Journey of an African Colony' is a detailed telling of Nigeria's journey to independence

26 Oct

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Sir Zanele Muholi awarded the Stiftung Niedersachen’s Spectrum International Prize

23 Oct

W24

Carol Bouwer Bags and Dr Esther Mahlangu connect fashion and art with new luxury collaboration

It's been a major year for collaboration in the world of fashion and art.

27 Oct

Louboutin heels are forever! Watch how a pair of red bottoms is professionally restored

27 Oct

This year needs a bit of heel(ing) - meet the dad who enjoys wearing heels and skirts to work

27 Oct

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Want to wake up with millions of followers? Deep-diving into the dark act of buying Instagram likes

27 Oct

Eye(s) cream, youth cream, we all scream for sunscreen! 10 best UV protection creams for daily use

26 Oct

Wheels24

Hamilton's 92nd win, Haas dropping both drivers... Winners and losers from the Portuguese GP

Apart from the sometimes mundane and predictable racing, F1 can still conjure good stories to write home about when you truly take time to embrace it.

27 Oct

Mahindra to offer financial 'reward' for Pik-Up customers on waiting list

27 Oct

Applying for vehicle finance? Do it safely and simply from your phone

27 Oct

OPINION | Digital purchases are easy, but it should not be an alternative to dealerships

27 Oct

WATCH | Nissan hints at what SA-bound Navara will look like come November 2020

27 Oct

Parent24

Court order offers reprieve for some childcare centres, but the struggle is not over yet

The judge made sure that this order would apply equally to centres which had signed service level agreements to receive the subsidies as well as those who had not been...

27 Oct

WATCH | The special way Nicki Minaj shared the first glimpse of her baby boy

27 Oct

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Infant Illnesses | Spotlight on Respiratory Syncytial Virus

27 Oct

Autism, Alexithymia and Empathy: What you need to know

27 Oct

Divorce without borders: How to manage the kids after separation

27 Oct

Health24

How to influence healthier buying habits - what a study found

A study has shown how restricting the promotion and merchandising of unhealthy foods can lead to people making better choices.

27 Oct

Study identifies key enzyme in development of autoimmune diseases

27 Oct

OPINION | Chronic diseases, immunity and nutrition. Nutrition is important now more than ever!

27 Oct

Some Covid-19 patients are attacked by their own immune systems – a new study explains why

27 Oct

Researchers discover a second 'key' that makes the new coronavirus infectious

26 Oct

Tech

Google will temporarily ban political ads after election day in the US

Google said it's enacting the ban because of "the possibility of delayed election results this year."

27 Oct

Apple's new MagSafe charger could be the next step toward a wireless future for the iPhone

27 Oct

Many SA govt employees are to get completely unlimited data on their phones from 1 April

27 Oct

Facebook is launching a new video game streaming service in a bid to sell more ads

26 Oct

Facebook just dropped details of its secretive cloud gaming service

26 Oct

Food

Sweet and sour: your guide to making your own gherkins and pickles at home

27 Oct

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The ultimate beef burgers and fries

27 Oct

The ultimate guide to child-friendly restaurants in South Africa

27 Oct

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Marshmallow sabayon paired with sweet white wine

25 Oct

RECIPE | Easy fudgy chocolate Milo brownies

25 Oct

City Press

Tito Mboweni’s dilemma: To cut or pump more money into economy in medium-term budget?

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), set to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, is said to be the most crucial policy statement in history.

27 Oct

‘We have nothing to do with the murder’ - Meyiwa murder accused

27 Oct

City Press is moving, making it easier for you to get a copy

23 Oct

Innovation brings medical scheme members more benefits for less

22 Oct

Denel failed to follow due process when appointing Gupta-linked company

27 Oct

Magazines

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I left home at 14 to pursue my dreams: Daily Thetha's Melody Miya

He believes inspiring even one person to go after their dreams makes it all worth it

27 Oct

What to watch: After we collided and The Willy T Ribbs story

27 Oct

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Caesar penne pasta with tomatoes wrapped in bacon

27 Oct

On our radar: 3 books that are making major waves

27 Oct

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Young PE woman battles the odds in her 7-year fight against cancer

27 Oct

Partner Content

Take a walk through nature's oldest gallery in KZN

Uncover the uncover the San rock art snugly tucked away in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountains.

22 Oct

Meet the Next Generation of Brave: Vivian Chengalroyan

21 Oct

Beauty Redefined: Your skin doesn’t have to look tired just because you are

19 Oct

Food. Family. Heritage: Kick up the heat with a Bunny Chow

16 Oct

Meet the Next Generation of Brave: Julian Sheldon

14 Oct

Careers24

When is the right time to quit your job?

Questions to ask yourself before you consider resigning. Wanting to quit a job is something that happens to many of us at some point in our careers.

04 Apr 2019

Simplify.hr Job Trends Report indicates further recovery in a tough employment climate

08 Oct

The best interview processes to hire the right candidate

07 Feb 2019

Why a career change could make you happier...and when to take the leap

21 Feb 2019

‘Tell us about yourself’: how to answer those common, but tricky job interview questions

09 Oct

Property24

Get Summer Ready | 7 reasons why a pool is a great investment right now

Investing in a pool at home doesn’t only boost your property’s value, it also has several benefits for the entire family. Here are tips for getting your property...

27 Oct

Getting SA out of its debt trap | What to expect from the Medium-Term Budget

27 Oct

Covid sees spike in cybercrime | 'Real estate industry has not escape unscathed'

27 Oct

The rise of Nature Estates | 40% of SA's rich already enjoying the Estate Lifestyle

26 Oct

Shop for your dream home with confidence | 9 common mistakes to avoid

26 Oct

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