South Africa

Indicative by-election in Bonteheuwel and Valhalla Park a slow burner

Voters have been slow to turn up for by-elections in Bonteheuwel and Valhalla Park - a barometer for DA support in the City of Cape Town.

Africa

Nairobi attack sparked by Trump's Jerusalem move - Al-Shabaab

The Al-Shabaab militant group says it carried out the deadly attack on a Nairobi hotel and office complex in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

World

Out-of-this-world: Tumbling space snowman makes film premiere

The tumbling space snowman is making its out-of-this-world film premiere.

Sport24

Klaasen SA's last hope at 2019 Australian Open

South Africa's Raven Klaasen and his New Zealand doubles partner Michael Venus opened their Australian Open campaign with a victory.

Business

Fossil fuel subsidies are the enemy of the green economy - minister

Fossil fuel subsidies are the enemies of the green economy and of social development, delegates heard at a ministerial green economy gathering in Cape Town.

Discovery Vitality is starting to demand that you tag out of gyms as well as into them – to stop fake, no-exercise visits

It is not clear how long Discovery will require users to spend in the gym, or when the cheating-checking system will be fully implemented.

Entertainment

Nikki Bella admits that she calls ex-fiancé John Cena after every date

It seems Nikki Bella (35) is determined to keep things friendly with her ex John Cena (41).

Stun grenades, flying chairs: Xolobeni mining meeting turns violent

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was forced to abort a meeting in Xolobeni that turned violent, as a group of people opposed to mining clashed with those who supported mining development in the area.

Tech

Your ‘10-year-challenge’ photos may one day help SA catch criminals – here's how

Facial recognition is already widely used around the world to catch criminals, but teaching systems about time is hard. Unless you have lots of data.

Green

China moon mission's next task: Getting samples back to earth

After becoming the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon, China is planning four more missions to get samples back before studying the feasibility of a lunar research base.

MyNews24

Traffic infringements: My contribution to a solution

When a driver is arrested for speeding or reckless driving, they should not be given the fine (or threatened with imprisonment), rather allocate the offender to a specific community service of protection services for paramedics.

health24

Why your heart needs a good night's sleep

A new study found that chronic lack of sleep and poor sleep quality may lead to atherosclerosis, which increases the odds of heart attack and stroke.

Wheels24

Europe car sales grew for 5th straight year in 2018

The European carmakers association, ACEA, says the car market rose modestly in 2018, despite contractions in the last four months due to the impact of a new emissions test

W24

5 global fashion bestsellers from 2018 we highly recommend you keep in 2019

Stash it or trash it? Find out below.

Travel

Beach to Bush: 4 Luxury escapes giving you great value-add options

All-inclusive deals can mean hassle-free holiday planning and often they offer value for money - especially the high-end stay options.

Parent24

"It will deny thousands of orphaned and abandoned children permanent families": Concerned psychiatrist on the proposed amendments to adoptions in SA

"The whole system will cost the state (and therefore the taxpayer) more money through continuing foster grants and having to pay for the costs of adoptions – and where is this money going to come from?"

Food24

Why Tabasco® lovers have a reason to stock up - fast

The beloved condiment found on kitchen counter tops and restaurant tables around the world, might soon be in short supply.

Careers24

Opportunities Available to Professionals in Disaster Management

At any given time, disasters can occur and cause disruption in communities or organisations. For example, burst pipes can create chaos and interrupt people’s access to water and other resources.

Property24

8 family homes under R2m in established Johannesburg suburbs

If you’re looking to settle your family in the tree-lined streets of ‘Old Johannesburg’ near great schools, take a peek at these value-for-money homes…

Gaming

Valve’s Artifact Player Numbers Reaches a New Low

Back in December, Artifact’s player numbers dropped to 20% of its all-time peak, but Valve released a big update on 21 December so one would think the player numbers would have at least increased a little. That is, unfortunately for Valve and Artifact, not the case, as the Artifact player numbers have dropped to an …