South Africa

Limpopo bus crashes: Transport department blames drivers and border officials

The Limpopo transport department is laying the blame for 21 deaths from two bus crashes this week on cross-border authorities and bus drivers.

Africa

5 years after mall Kenya attack, al-Shabaab's threat grows

Five years after al-Shabaab fighters burst into a luxury shopping mall in Kenya's capital. analysts say the Somali-based extremist group has been pushed down Africa's east coast as far as Mozambique as its regional threat expands.

World

Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang dies of illness at 61

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang has died of a serious illness at age 61.

Sport24

Phelps slams WADA for lifting Russia doping ban

Olympic legend Michael Phelps called for new leadership in the fight against drugs in sport after WADA controversially reinstated Russia's tainted anti-drugs body.

Business

Meet Ramaphosa's new 10-person land reform advisory panel

The names of President Cyril Ramaphosa's 10-member agriculture panel have been announced.

Apple will log about how many phone calls or emails you send and receive to give your device a 'trust score'

Apple is going to start using your phone call and email data in an attempt to combat fraud.

Entertainment

WATCH: Prince Harry caught red-handed 'stealing' a handful of samoosas at royal event

Prince Harry may have been caught red-handed sneaking some tasty treats.

Ramaphosa reallocates R50bn of budget to revive economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a raft of policy reform plans on Friday, including re-prioritising R50 billion of public spending to boost economic growth and create jobs.

Tech

EU tells Facebook 'patience at limit' on consumer rules

The EU has warned Facebook to bring its consumer terms in line with the bloc's rules by the end of the year or risk financial penalties.

Green

DNA sleuths bolster case against three ivory cartels

DNA tests on smuggled elephant tusks have identified three major ivory cartels in Africa and are helping investigators bolster the criminal cases against some of the most dangerous traffickers, researchers say.

MyNews24

South Africa's technical recession and the land issue

I’ll probably be told that it was the drought conditions in certain parts of the country that was the main cause, but the possibility of farmers being reluctant to outlay funds, on their land that may be stolen from them, must be a real possibility!

health24

Alcohol and your nervous system

Have you ever wondered how alcohol affects your memory, or changes your behaviour?

Wheels24

'Ridiculous! How are we supposed to live?' - motorists share their thoughts on SA's 'biggest fuel price hike' yet

South African motorist are bracing for the biggest fuel hike yet at the end of September. Readers share their thoughts on rising fuel prices in SA.

W24

PICS: The coolest street style outfits from London Fashion Week we can actually see ourselves pulling off - within budget

Away from the runway to real life, we're starting to notice more preference over interesting and quirky aesthetics rather than designer-name branding.

Travel

#SAHeritage: 8 Sites in other countries that salute SA

You can check out these South African sites in other countries that help spread our country's pride this Heritage Month.

Parent24

WATCH: This DIY is the easiest and simplest way to learn fractions

Understanding fractions and applying mathematical concepts to them isn't the easiest, nor the simplest, of tasks. But doing so in a visual way will certainly make it easier for learners.

Food24

Everyone's a winner: restaurants across SA for both vegetarians and meat lovers

We made a list of restaurants that offer great menus for the plant based eaters and the carnivores, so that everyone can enjoy a great night out.

Careers24

Should you ask for feedback after being rejected for a job?

You have gone to the interview and you are sure you aced it. But your optimism for the new role turns to disappointment when you receive the rejection letter. What now?

Property24

Heritage homes selling from R2m to R60m in the Western Cape

From sweeping wine farms to gracious manors and Victorian semis, the Western Cape boasts a variety of character homes across all price points. Take a peek…

Gaming

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Review

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is Lara's greatest adventure to date and one that will go down in the history books.