South Africa

ANC veteran Andrew Mlangeni in London to receive Freedom of the City

ANC veteran Andrew Mlangeni is to receive the prestigious Freedom of the City of London in person .

Africa

WATCH: Africa is slowly creating a new ocean

Volcanic eruptions spewing red-hot magma & shifting tectonic plates mean our future maps of Africa will have a lot more blue on them.

World

UK police identify Novichok suspects as Russians

British police believe they have identified the suspects who carried out the Novichok nerve agent attack on a former Moscow double agent and his daughter and that they are Russian, the Press Association news agency reported.

Sport24

Van Rooyen, Lombard lead SA charge at Open

Erik van Rooyen and Zander Lombard lead the South African charge after Day 1 of the Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Business

Brics bank to boost SA loans by as much as R8 billion

The New Development Bank plans to lend as much as R8bn more in South Africa this year in an effort to level the playing field among its five member states.

5 things you need to know in SA business today and details about the new Samsung smartwatch

Woolworths, Massmart and the rand.

Entertainment

This 19-year-old South African singer turned an unexpected tragedy into beautiful music and got thousands of plays on Spotify

This is the story of how Cape Town’s Desmond John became a star on the rise after a tricky start.

Why VBS was such a threat to the establishment

Although the South African Reserve Bank has not said anything publicly, its decision early this week to pay VBS retail depositors through Nedbank was the clearest of indications that the scandal-ridden bank is headed for liquidation.

Why the MeerKAT telescope is such a big deal for SA (and the world)

Astronomy in Africa took a giant leap forward with the unveiling of the 64-dish MeerKAT array in South Africa last week. Why is this important? An astronomer explains.

Tech

EU set to fine Google billions over Android - sources

The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile phone system, sources said, in a ruling that risks fresh tensions with Washington.

Green

Canada: Bear poaching network is broken up

A major black bear poaching ring has been broken up in Quebec, as demand for their gallbladders from enthusiasts of traditional medicine remains high, authorities say.

MyNews24

From Madiba with love

Thinking and reflecting on all these things, I realise that the one thing that makes Nelson Mandela so great is that he did the small, simple things in a great way.

health24

Here’s why dagga can be dangerous if you have a mental disorder

More and more countries are now legalising the use of marijuana. Here's why dagga may be dangerous if you have a mental disorder.

Wheels24

Why the Rush? Toyota's new compact SUV sets itself apart from the rest

'Around R300 000 there are a host of good compact crossovers but none of them can do quite what Toyota’s new Rush can', writes Lance Branquinho.

W24

“I went from chubby, to skinny, to finally being fit and thick”

Sometimes it takes a health scare to shape up.

Travel

What happens to your frequent flyer miles when you die?

Did you know that with most miles programmes, you need to specify in your will who your miles go to, otherwise it will revert back to the programme.

Parent24

How child-safe is your home? Check the washing machine!

One mom shares her story about finding her 3-year-old locked inside the washing machine (yes, it can happen!). Here are some tips on keeping your home safe.

Food24

Weekend feast

Sexy spaghetti Vongole, moreish Milo cookies, cheat's chicken biryani and more!

Paws24

Hilarious doggo Snapchats that had us in stitches

We’ve listed our favourite dog Snaps that are bound to have you laughing out loud or, in the very least, brighten up your day.

Careers24

Another great learnership opportunity from Ampath

Ampath has opened applications for the Technical Internship to start January 2019.

Property24

Escape: Easy living and well-priced homes on the Sunshine Coast

The Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast towns and villages are a haven for holiday and retirement buyers, with flats from around R500k and luxury homes from R2.5m.

Gaming

DICE responds to the community's top questions about Battlefield V's The Company

What you need to know about Battlefield V's most controversial feature