Gwede Mantashe: 'If we can’t do the right thing‚ we must offer to resign'

2018-01-05 20:07

While calls for President Jacob Zuma to resign or to be removed as president have intensified, Gwede Mantashe hinted: "If we can’t do the right thing‚ we must offer to resign. If you can’t do that‚ you are failing Oliver Tambo."

South Africa

Kroonstad train crash: 'Screams echoed from the carriages'

2018-01-05 20:22

"Every time it went quiet, I thought, 'thank God it's over', but then someone started screaming again." That is how one man recalls the tragedy when at least 18 passengers burnt to death in a train accident in the Free State.

Business

Steinhoff to sell $25m Gulfstream jet as funds ebb

2018-01-05 19:52

Steinhoff International Holdings, which has been laid low by an accounting scandal, is selling one of its more high-flying assets as it seeks liquidity to keep itself alive.

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SEE: 'World's ugliest pig' spotted in Indonesia

2018-01-05 20:51

Rare images of the "world's ugliest pig" have been captured in Indonesia, researchers say, offering a window into a little-known species believed to be on the brink of extinction.

 
South Africa

TUT also says it will not be accepting walk-ins

2018-01-05 21:56

The Tshwane University of Technology has added its voice to the higher education institutions who have said they will not be accepting any walk-ins during the registrations or enrolments from students who had not applied to study in the 2018 academic year.

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Hot air balloon crash: One South African dead, two injured in Egypt

2018-01-05 19:06

Three South Africans were aboard the sightseeing hot air balloon, which crashed in Luxor, Egypt, killing one tourist and injuring seven, it has been confirmed.

South Africa

REVEALED: Probe into Patricia de Lille, disciplinary action against 2 City officials

2018-01-05 16:28

The City of Cape Town council has ordered an investigation into Mayor Patricia de Lille's conduct and disciplinary action has been instituted against two senior officials.

South Africa

Limpopo police arrest alleged poachers from Gauteng

2018-01-05 21:58

Police in Makhado, Limpopo have arrested four people after intercepting a suspected illegal poaching syndicate, which allegedly planned to pounce on unsuspecting wild animals on a local farm.

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Africa

New fighting near South Sudan capital, violating cease-fire

2018-01-05 19:29

South Sudan's warring sides are blaming each other for new fighting outside the capital that violates a recent cease-fire.

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World

Erdogan seeks reset with Europe on Paris visit

2018-01-05 22:56

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attempt to reset relations with Europe at talks with France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris that are likely to be overshadowed by human rights concerns.

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Proteas ‘elevate’ in Ottis’ first big test

2018-01-06 00:27

A dashing approach on a number of fronts paid handy dividends for SA in the key opening skirmish of the major Test series against India, says Rob Houwing.

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Steinhoff to sell $25m Gulfstream jet as funds ebb

2018-01-05 19:51

Steinhoff International Holdings, which has been laid low by an accounting scandal, is selling one of its more high-flying assets as it seeks liquidity to keep itself alive.

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Entertainment

Meghan rumoured to not want her dad walking her down the aisle

2018-01-05 22:00

Meghan Markle’s rumoured choice of who will be giving her away on the big day may have caused some family drama.

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More fatalities expected while probe into train crash continues

2018-01-05 19:11

The death toll is still uncertain as investigations continue at the tragic train crash site between Hennenman and Kroonstad.

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Legal Eagle, Once Marcus Jooste's, Fave For Queen's Plate

2018-01-05 20:08

Now owned by Braam van Huyssteen, Legal Eagle will still be ridden by star jockey Anton Marcus in the Kenilworth race.

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Tech

Amazon is said to plan bid for Premier League rights

2018-01-05 17:14

The auction for the Premier League’s live rights pulled in about R85bn in 2015 after broadcasters Sky and BT bid against each for the rights for three seasons.

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Bonobos prefer bullies over 'nice guys'

2018-01-05 13:02

Sex-crazed, easy-going and cooperative, bonobos are often described as the "hippies" of the ape world.

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The Emperor is naked

2018-01-05 11:51

After 1994, the average white South African could be divided into two categories, namely those who saw a future for the country and those who didn’t.

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Never mind university fees - scrap the higher education system entirely

2018-01-05 13:05

Institutions of higher learning have become huge white elephants – perhaps they should be scrapped entirely.

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Be it for health, for the animals or for the planet, veganism is on the march. In light of Veganuary, Food24's resident vegan introduces this fulfilling, healthy and compassionate way of living.

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Iceland is the first country in the world to make it illegal to pay a woman less than a man.

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