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South Africa
Court sentences Eastern Cape trio for forcing 13-year-old into marriage

The Gqeberha High Court sentenced Bheki Nxasana, Mxosheni Sibiya and Nomvo Nxasana for human trafficking.
Krugersdorp pupil suspended over assault of female Grade 10 pupil
Thursday's weather: Cloudy, warm day with severe thunderstorms in some parts of SA
Child sex ring case: Ackerman used Facebook to allegedly lure victim with promise of job
Those who do well should continue - DA's Free State leader hints at support for Steenhuisen
Business
Eskom crisis: Warning of 'huge risks' and limited benefit in proposed state of disaster

South Africa is drawing skepticism over its plans to declare a state of disaster to help tackle crippling blackouts, with critics arguing that the measure will...
SA to get new bank next month, as Lulalend raises R600m
Price of frozen potato chips set to fall as SA scraps anti-dumping duties - for now
ESKOM LIVE | ANC delusions, much more Stage 5, and 'all the help' the utility needs
FACTBOX | What's in the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan?
Sport
Eben Etzebeth relishes working with Neil Powell at Sharks: 'He'll be a great 15s coach in future'

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says he's enjoying his rugby at the Sharks under new mentor Neil Powell.
'We did all we could': Unpacking SA star's failed fitness test as World Cup dream shattered
Etzebeth dissects Boks' World Cup prospects: 'If we bring our A-game, we'll have a big shot'
Bulls Daisies set to make SA rugby history with first women's pro rugby contracts
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Business Insider
In January, South Africa averaged out at Stage 4 load shedding – up from around Stage 2 last year

It's not your imagination, load shedding is way worse in terms of its average severity than in previous months, data for January shows.
An unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 is expected to fetch at least R860,000 on auction
A heart-shaped pendant linked to Henry VIII was found on a English farm, pointing to a romantic side
A young couple in Iran were sentenced to 10 years in prison after they were filmed dancing together
What Elon Musk has said publicly – and in private – on his ideas for Twitter and X, an...
Entertainment
Beyoncé announces 2023 Renaissance world tour

Beyoncé announced on Wednesday that she will kick off her Renaissance world tour in May.
Ashton Kutcher addresses rape allegations against Danny Masterson and more in new interview
See the trailer for BritBox's new original limited series, The Confessions of Frannie Langton
Princess of Wales shaping future in the firm as she kickstarts year with landmark speech, campaign
Tshepi Vundla reflects on solidifying union with JR: 'Honestly, one of the best days of my life'
World
In a first, UN rights expert to visit Guantanamo Bay prison

The United Nations announced Wednesday that one of its rights experts will visit the Guantanamo Bay detention facility later this month, in a first such visit after...
US Justice Department searching Biden's beach house
Former Trump UN ambassador to take him on for Republican presidential nomination - report
Brazil wants to abandon a warship and it could become one of the biggest pieces of ocean garbage
Vanuatu on alert as submerged volcano erupts, with 'potential to create tsunami waves'
Africa
'My pain is your pain', says Pope Francis after hearing stories of violence in Congo

Pope Francis heard harrowing accounts of killings and rapes told by victims of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday and asked God to...
SA among 12 African countries committing to ending Aids-related child deaths by 2030
Pope Francis' Africa visit gives LGBTIQ+ activists hope for greater acceptance
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We plan to expand our ties with Africa, says Belarus strongman Lukashenko
Arts + Culture
Crocs: They'll make you forget you have feet

When did Crocs become cool? News24's Bashiera Parker recently attended a new launch for the brand and spoke to General Manager Shaakira Isaacs to find out.
Zoë Modiga and Mandisi Dyantyis to 'celebrate life and love' in upcoming show – Get to know the...
GALLERY | A stunning sneak peek inside the rehearsal room of Calling Us Home
Actor hospitalised after Universal Studios WaterWorld stunt gone wrong
Tiny works of art that will blow your mind
Relationships
Here's the number 1 phrase happy couples say to each other often, according to psychologists

It's easy for couples to fall into the trap of seeing what their partners are not doing. They have to get rid of the toxic mindset and build a newer and more positive...
How Marissa turned her severe burn wounds into beautiful body art
Drew Barrymore breaks down when talking about finding romantic love
Brilliant, step or pear - Here's what your favourite diamond cut says about you
'Unwanted, unloved and unseen' - why the fear of being alone haunts so many people
Motoring
WATCH | Thundering across loose gravel: Porsche's new Dakar is the wildest 911 yet

Porsche just launched their roughest and toughest 911. News24 Motoring contributor Dieter Losskarn flew into the Sahara Desert to experience this awesome ride.
Why Ford's new Ranger Raptor matters: Is this the bakkie that changes the market for SA?
4 New vehicles you could buy if you only have R200 000 to spend in SA
There are some nice Toyota models coming to SA in 2023, but where's the 224kW Corolla GR?
Toyota SA takes another page from Suzuki’s book with affordable new Vitz city car
Wellness
Deadly diet pill reclassified as poison after reportedly killing more than 30 people

DNP, a chemical compound used in diet pills, has been added to the UK's list of regulated poisons.
Sitting all day is terrible for your health – new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it
Sugar, carbs and more: These foods could have a negative impact on your mental health
HIV vaccine research set to change focus in wake of Mosaico disappointment
Buccal fat removal is the latest celeb trend but be warned: stripping your cheek of chub is a risk
Books
To look at the world ‘a little differently’ – talking to David Ralph Viviers about Mirage

David Ralph Viviers is one of South Africa’s well-known (and prize-winning) actors. Now he is a published author as well.
Juby Mayet, the ‘freedom writer’ who refused to be a victim and lived a rich life
EXCERPT | Businesses can rise from the ashes, Alef Meulenberg shows in The Overcomers
REVIEW | A Bed on Bricks by MA Kelly: Stories with depth and lasting resonance
Help is at hand: No matter what problem you have, you'll find a solution in these great books
Cycling
Liv’s latest MTB will Intrigue women who ride the wildest trails

Liv is the women’s division of Taiwanese bicycle brand, Giant. And its new Intrigue LT is a 150mm mountain bike with custom tuned suspension.
Cape Epic 2023 | Training to beat the Overberg heat and wind
TIPS | How to shop smarter for that kids mountain bike
Blaze a trail across the Tankwa Karoo in the 2023 News24 Karoo Burn
How Cape Epic rider hydration influences MTB design
Tech
An unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 is expected to fetch at least R860,000 on auction

In 2007, Karen Green got a first-generation iPhone, which cost $599 at the time, but she never opened it. Now, it could auction for $50,000 or more.
ChatGPT parent OpenAI faces a blockchain rival as a new NFT project creates 3D avatars from text
SpaceX's Starlink is active in Africa for the first time, and Nigeria got it first
ChatGPT has only been around for two months and is causing untold chaos
ChatGPT is testing a paid version — here's what that means for free users
Travel
He lived on Table Mountain as a baby and returned on his 79th birthday

David Bester, a former "resident" of Table Mountain, returned to the popular tourist attraction for the first time in nearly 80 years to celebrate his 79th birthday.
Anyone can live and work in Svalbard visa-free — just don't run out of money, and abide by its rules
I spent R240,000 to fly Qatar Airways business class and saw why it's called the 'best in the world'
I've lived in Singapore for 20 years, and there are 5 mistakes I keep seeing tourists make here
If these walls could talk: You can stay at the luxurious villa from The White Lotus S2 for R100k...
Food
RECIPE | Grape Jam with sesame crackers

Instead of grape jam, you can serve the olives and grapes in bowls. Add balsamic vinegar and fill up with olive oil until the fruits are just covered. Marinate for...
RECIPE | Bruschetta with roasted grapes and goats’ cheese
RECIPE | Zola Nene's nectarine, maple and yoghurt popsicles
RECIPE | Grape cake
Cracking open the myths about canned food
City Press
Illegal tobacco trading will benefit more from new bill – specialist retailer

The department of health’s new Tobacco Bill will hand over the tobacco sector to illicit traders, according to specialist tobacco retailer Casa Tabacs.
Madonsela declines to testify in Mkhwebane's impeachment inquiry
EC agency fires CEO a day after court lifted his suspension
Over R75 million fraudulently deducted from private security workers' salaries - unions
Top entrepreneurs lock horns over upmarket property
Partner Content
WATCH | What unnecessary expense is holding you back from going on that dream holiday?

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SA’s favourite hotspots level up into ‘awesome spaces’ with free wifi and chilling cocktails
Enjoy the High Rise Chilla - the cocktail of the summer - at a new ‘Access Awesome’ hotspot
4 benefits of choosing specialised and focused skills training courses over traditional tertiary...
Careers24
When is the right time to quit your job?

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Property24
Who is liable for a boundary wall that exceeds the municipal by-laws, the seller or buyer?
A Property24 reader signed an offer to purchase, but the transfer has not yet taken place because the home inspector stated that the boundary wall is not safe and...
Limited offer on a unique investment property in Sea Point
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