South Africa

Living beside an open sewer in Port Elizabeth

"Raw sewage pops out of the ground. It eventually overflows into the house."

Africa

'Major humanitarian emergency' after cyclone batters Southern Africa

Rescue workers have been hard at work in trying to rescue affected people in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and lately Mozambique - which has now suffered a lot of fatalities.

World

WATCH: White shoes line church in memory of New Zealand victims

Fifty pairs of white shoes lie outside a church in Christchurch, as the city comes together in mourning the 50 victims of last week's shoooting.

Sport24

SA squeak in ... though gloves fit for Miller

General cool-headedness? Not always present, but David Miller coming to light as an ‘all-rounder’ was a plus for the Proteas on Tuesday, writes Rob Houwing.

Business

Moody’s could take dim view on load shedding next week, economists warn

Economists have warned that Moody’s Investors Services could change its outlook from stable to negative or even downgrade South Africa to junk status when it reviews the country’s credit rating next week.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and the brand-new British Airways business class seat

Eskom is in a very bad state.

Entertainment

The 1975's Matthew Healy calls SA: 'One of the most beautiful places in the world' in exclusive interview about headlining Rocking the Daisies

One of the biggest music stars in the world is coming to SA and here's what he thinks of our country.

Dying for an education: Pupils drown in flash floods on way home from school

Flash flood washes away 17 pupils on their way home from school – only 11 survived. But why were there no bridges?

Tech

Google has just launched a video-game streaming platform that will compete with Xbox and PlayStation

You don't need to buy a gaming console.

Green

NEW DISCOVERY: Mysterious killer whale with small white eye patch

Scientists have found a new type of killer whale in the waters off South America. The type D or subantarctic killer whale has a more rounded head, a narrow dorsal fin and a small white eye patch.

MyNews24

MyElectionManifesto: Have your say

Do you believe in BEE? How do you think the government should address land reform? Do you think the NHI is financially viable? And how do we solve the unemployment crisis?

health24

WATCH: Your Apple Watch might help spot a dangerous irregular heartbeat

According to data from a large study, the Apple Watch has been able to detect irregular heart pulse rates that could signal the need for further monitoring for a serious heart rhythm problem.

Wheels24

New road laws for SA: 'Aarto Bill in its current form is flawed' – AA

In its current form, the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Bill, is "cause for concern", says the AA.

W24

Loadshedding blues? Here's a style survival guide for those four-hour power trips during the day (and night)

Don't let them get in the way of you and your drip.

Travel

This is the most common item left behind in hotel rooms

From hair brush to phone charger - we've all left something behind in a hotel room. Some items we'll gladly drive back for or request it be couriered to our home, whereas we usually just wave an eternal goodbye to inexpensive toiletries like toothpaste.

Parent24

All-you-can-eat feasts and big money envelopes: Here's how families do baby showers around the world

How do you celebrate mom-to-be and baby-on-the-way in your family?

Food24

Load shedding survival tips have their own hashtag and the world must be laughing at us

We're in for another tough day of load shedding so you better be ready for it!

Careers24

Ampath Phlebotomy Learnership Programme

Great learnership opportunity starts January 2020 for duration of 2 years.

Property24

Is luxurious vinyl tiling the flooring option for you?

Luxurious vinyl tiles combine the high-end look of hardwood or stone with durability, and are easy to install and waterproof. Get the lowdown…

Gaming

Apex Legends Season 1 Battle Pass is Launching with a New Legend

Apex Legends, the surprise battle royale game from Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts, has been taking the gaming world by storm. This wildly popular new game just got a little bit more exciting, with the release of the first-ever battle pass. The Apex Legends season 1 battle pass is called Wild Frontier and will be …