South Africa

Monday's weather: Heavy rain and gale force winds in parts of SA

The South African Weather Services has also issued a warning of heavy rain leading to localised flooding in the mountainous regions of the Cape Winelands as well as the Overberg District of the Western Cape early Monday morning.

Africa

WATCH: 'Rivers' of plastic block Kinshasa's waterways

In the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital city Kinshasa residents are fed up of the 'rivers' of plastic waste taking over the city's waterways as thousands of plastic bottles have piled up over the years, causing deadly floods when it rains.

World

Boeing’s response to the 737 Max crisis confused and frightened people, making it hard to believe its apologies, experts say

Experts told Business Insider that Boeing's handling of the response to the two fatal 737 Max crashes has left more questions than answers.

Sport24

Upset as Alonso fails to qualify for Indy 500

Fernando Alonso's latest bid for Indianapolis 500 glory ended in failure after the two-time Formula One world champion failed to qualify for the US motorsport showpiece.

Business

Want to be a disruptor? Forget technology, focus on the customer - exec

The key challenge for businesses today is not to master new technologies, but to solve the 'wicked problems' they and their customers may face in an increasingly complex environment.

An American billionaire speaking at a degree ceremony announced he would pay off the student debt of all 400 graduates – worth R580 million

American (dollar) billionaire Robert F. Smith announced in his commencement speech at a Georgia men's college that he would wipe the graduating class' student debt.

Entertainment

WATCH: We asked some local comedians some very strange questions

Eugene Vanacore is one of 24 newcomer comedians who will take to the stage to perform live at the Savanna Newcomer Showcase at the Soweto Theatre.

What’s in City Press News: ANC backs Cyril; Transnet urged to sue Nedbank; EFF or FF+; Push for North West female premier

These are some of the headlines in your City Press News section today.

Tech

There's a wild conspiracy theory that Facebook listens to your private phone calls, and it just won’t go away

There's a belief that Facebook is listening through your phone and then serving ads based on your life. But evidence suggests this is not true.

Green

Drought-hit Australia to import wheat for first time in 12 years

The worst drought in more than a century is causing a severe grain shortage in a country known for surplus produce.

MyNews24

DA's lack of growth at the polls was a necessity

It seems that the DA, following this election, will need to spend a lot of time focusing on itself, finalising its identity and ensuring that the party and its supporters have full confidence in its leadership.

health24

Vaping and smoking may signal greater motivation to quit

New findings suggest that smoking parents who start using e-cigarettes may have done so out of a desire to quit regular smoking.

Wheels24

#ICYMI: WATCH - Lewis Hamilton sends F1 car to home of terminally ill boy

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team arranged for one of their Formula One cars to park outside five-year-old Harry Shaw's home in Surrey after the Spanish GP last week.

W24

Celebrating two African designers whose work recently appeared in Vogue

Another day. Another victory for African fashion.

Travel

What South Africans are searching for while on the go...

Google has shared the 10 “near me” searches for 2019 to date, can you relate?

Parent24

IN PICS: Is it just us, or did Amy Schumer just get funnier after giving birth?

Amy Schumer and her husband, Chris Fischer, welcomed their first child into the world just hours before her "nemesis", the Duchess of Sussex, and she's been serving up looks and cracking jokes ever since. If there’s one thing we’re sure of it’s that the always hilarious comedian certainly hasn’t lost her sense of humour after everything she's been through over the past 9 months.

Food24

Sad news for chocolate lovers: Cadbury hot chocolate discontinued in SA

Careers24

Find your dream job faster with these 3 tips

Looking for a new job but don’t have much time on your hands? Here’s what you need to ensure that your search reaps results in no time.

Property24

9 dreamy family homes in Port Elizabeth for under R5m

Offering excellent value and blissful coastal living, these homes Eastern Cape’s Port Elizabeth can be your family’s idyllic retreat or residence. Take a peek…