South Africa

PHOTO FEATURE: Shembe descend on holy mountain in KZN for annual pilgrimage

A sea of singing Shembe worshippers, clad in white, ascended the holy mountain of Khenana, north of Durban, earlier this month as part of their month-long pilgrimage for 2019.

Africa

Madagascar's new leader vows to combat widespread corruption

Madagascar's new president has been sworn in and vows to establish independent bodies to combat the Indian Ocean island nation's widespread corruption.

World

Child shot during Spanish hunt dies

A four-year-old child shot during a hunting expedition in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia has died, police say.

Sport24

Sharapova refuses to let Open exit dent Slam dreams

Maria Sharapova shrugged off her failure to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, saying she still believes she can increase her Grand Slam tally.

Business

Debt-laden Edcon in 'rescue' deal - report

Retail giant Edcon reached a non-binding agreement with unidentified investors to recapitalise and avoid selling some of its businesses, the Sunday Times reports, citing Chief Executive Grant Pattison.

A Coca Cola-owned brand will sell sparkling water made with carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere

Louise Charles, the communications manager at Climeworks, said the sparkling water will hit Swiss stores within the first three months of 2019.

Entertainment

Green Book takes top honour at the Producers Guild Awards

Green Book takes top honour at the Producers Guild Awards.

What’s in City Press: Who Agrizzi could name next, ANC joins migration bandwagon, Cyril’s bodyguards in shootout

Here are some of the headlines in your City Press. Get your copy today.

Tech

Watch: Samsung has launched a new robot waiter - and one that cares for the elderly

Another new Samsung robot cleans air pollution.

Green

Responsible consumption and production: Why less is better

At our current levels of consumption, we are already using up more resources than what the earth can replace. This will only increase in the coming years, writes Doris Viljoen.

MyNews24

The real story of life in Matatiele

Instead of trying to push a pre-determined agenda, why not tell the real story of this school in Matatiele? Unless there is no real interest in real life progress?

health24

8 natural laxatives that actually work

If you’re looking for a laxative, skip the pharmacy and head to the grocery store instead.

Wheels24

Next-gen BMW 7 series, Toyota's new supra - top new models of the week

From BMW's next-generation 7 series to the insane McLaren 600 LT Spider, check out these top new models.

W24

Local designers Matte Nolim and Imprint ZA help get us ready for the Sun Met 2019 red carpet

With exactly seven days left to prepare for "Africa's Richest Race Day", we had to tap into some expert advice as we put our looks together.

Travel

MAPPED: There's more to Japan than its cities - 10 rural routes of the Land of the Rising Sun

Discover the traditional culture of Japan when you traverse its roads through rice paddies, thick forests and towering mountains.

Parent24

Boost kids’ skills and memories with weekly game night

Parenting win: Your children leave home and say, ‘I loved family time when I was little. Every Friday night was dinner and games.’

Food24

Dream job alert: Airbnb wants you to live in this rural Italian town

Airbnb is offering you and a partner the chance of a lifetime - learn how to cook in Italy

Careers24

Opportunities Available to Professionals in Disaster Management

At any given time, disasters can occur and cause disruption in communities or organisations. For example, burst pipes can create chaos and interrupt people’s access to water and other resources.

Property24

8 ‘chic city living’ apartments in Johannesburg under R2.5m

Searching for a stylish, modern home close to amenities and in a great complex? Then check out these apartments in some of Joburg’s most sought-after areas…

Gaming

Fortnite Updates Will Be Halted To Help Pros Prepare For Competitions

Epic Games has announced that some Fortnite updates will be paused to help professional players gear up for any upcoming official competitions. This announcement comes before the upcoming Australian Open. Related: A “Cringey” New Facebook Teen App Is Being Tested In an attempt to help professional players prepare for official Fortnite competitions, Epic Games has announced …