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South Africa

Boy, 12, drowns at excavation site in the East Rand

A 12-year-old boy drowned while swimming with friends at an excavation site in the East Rand, Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon.

Africa

Sudan's former president Omar al-Bashir gets two years' detention for corruption

A Sudanese court on Saturday ordered former president Omar al-Bashir to be detained for two years in a correctional centre for corruption in one of several cases against the ousted autocrat.

World

A 29-year-old US mayor is giving his city's poorest residents R7,250 per month – and he thinks free cash shouldn’t come with conditions

Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs doesn't support a basic income program that has strings attached. That's why he is critical of Andrew Yang's plan.

Sport24

Powell can't fault Blitzboks players after CT final defeat

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell lamented two missed opportunities in their final against New Zealand at the Cape Town Stadium.

Business

IAN MANN REVIEWS: Always getting sidetracked? This book may help

A 'distraction' stops us from achieving our goals, whereas its opposite, traction, leads us closer to those goals, says Ian Mann.

Load shedding means you need a surge protector – but they’re not all created equal

There may not be a dramatic explosion, but over time load shedding could cause wear on sensitive electronics.

Entertainment

The 'Jumanji' sequel is a fun ride!

While it doesn’t have the surprises of its predecessor, 'Jumanji: The Next Level' remains entertaining while dealing with the existential horror of getting old.

Firm ordered to repay profit it made from R200m worth of ‘corrupt’ contracts from Transnet

A company which was awarded more than R200 million in contracts by Transnet – and which also paid a deposit for the home of one of the parastatal’s top executives – has been ordered to repay all profit it made from the deals.

Tech

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are both scheduled to arrive in 2020. Here's how they stack up.

By this time next year, a new PlayStation and a new Xbox will have launched. But which one is right for you?

Green

NASA's plans for the 2020s include landing humans on the Moon, detecting quakes on Mars, and defending Earth from deadly asteroids

One year ago, NASA announced it would send astronauts back to the moon. Since then, new spacecraft and telescopes have filled its plans for the 2020s.

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health24

According this study, there is such a thing as sleeping too long – and it could be deadly

A large study found that people who sleep too long at night – and also those who take regular extended afternoon naps – have a significantly increased risk of having a stroke.

Wheels24

REVIEW | The Mercedes’ lavish CLS 53 AMG 4Matic+

Wheels24's Charlen Raymond drives the new CLS 53 AMG and says the car 'manages to blend brute power and thrust with everyday drive-ability.'

W24

OPINION: Zozibini Tunzi has left the door open for all of us to walk through

Young girls learn very early in life that they cannot (and should not) think for themselves and instead, conform to society, try not to do the things that boys do and never be the "head", always the necks, writes Nthabi Nhlapo.

Travel

What's the significance of Reconciliation Day and how you can make the most of it

Falling on a Monday, South Africans generally kick off their can look forward to a chilled out Monday of their making on December 17.

Parent24

How to survive load shedding during dinnertime

Three tips for helping get the kids organised in the evenings easier.

MyHome24 | Partner Content

Home buying jargon

Feel like you need an interpreter to translate your offer to purchase? Don’t know the difference between a mortgagee and a mortgagor? We’ve taken the confusion out!

Partner Content

Test your entrepreneurial knowledge

Are you a natural entrepreneur?

Food24

Here are the top 10 Googled recipes in South Africa for 2019

We bet you won't be able to guess which was number one!

Careers24

Significant decline in available jobs online

The recruitment landscape in South Africa continues to show signs of pressure according insights from Careers24, one of South Africa’s leading job boards.

Property24

Blissful coastal living: 9 False Bay homes from R6.5m to R15m

From beaches to stunning vistas, tranquillity and more, these homes in Fish Hoek, Simons Town, Kalk Bay, Gordons Bay and Muizenberg offer idyllic coastal living. Take a peek…