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University of Fort Hare's Vice Chancellor cleared in independent investigation

The assessors found the most important source of the difficulties facing the University of Fort Hare is “the general disregard of a fundamental principle of governance: the principle, namely, that the role of a governor is to act at all times in the best interest of the institution as a whole, not to act as a ‘representative’ for any particular constituency or group.”

Africa

Sudan's former president Omar al-Bashir gets two years' detention for corruption

A Sudanese court on Saturday ordered former president Omar al-Bashir to be detained for two years in a correctional centre for corruption in one of several cases against the ousted autocrat.

World

Divers search for remaining bodies from NZ volcanic eruption

Divers searched seas around New Zealand's volatile White Island Saturday for two people still missing five days after the volcano erupted, while police formally named the first victim.

Sport24

Woods-led USA crush Els dream to win Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods' United States produced a stunning turnaround to deny the Internationals a first Presidents Cup in 21 years.

Business

OPINION: Light in the dark: How Rugby World Cup 'gees' can boost a limping economy

The 'gees' hangover may have positive effects - for a little while, anyway, says David Hufton.

Load shedding means you need a surge protector – but they’re not all created equal

There may not be a dramatic explosion, but over time load shedding could cause wear on sensitive electronics.

Entertainment

10 entertainment news stories worth the read this Sunday

From stunning images of the new Miss Universe to a podcast series with international stars - here are the entertainment news stories worth reading this weekend.

What’s in City Press: Firm ordered to repay profit from 'corrupt’ Transnet contracts; Mkhwebane rails against judges; Gambling Board rigged

What you can expect in your City Press newspaper today.

Tech

Load shedding means you need a surge protector – but they’re not all created equal

There may not be a dramatic explosion, but over time load shedding could cause wear on sensitive electronics.

Green

Eco-friendly entrepreneur quits IT to declare war on plastic

When Tina Beyer moved to South Africa, it was hard for her to find employment. So she followed her passion and started a business where she now sells eco-friendly alternatives to plastic - without a hefty price tag.

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It's not just menopause to blame for older women's flagging sex drive

Low libido is common in older women, but a study found that there are many reasons why a woman may not want to have sex.

Wheels24

WATCH | These epic parking fails will make you cringe but gosh they are hysterical

Parking should be a task which comes as second nature when you're driving, but for some motorists the task is just to enormous. Watch this hilarious video.

W24

OPINION: Zozibini Tunzi has left the door open for all of us to walk through

Young girls learn very early in life that they cannot (and should not) think for themselves and instead, conform to society, try not to do the things that boys do and never be the "head", always the necks, writes Nthabi Nhlapo.

Travel

WATCH: Has Victoria Falls really dried up?

International media has been sharing videos and photos of the majestic waterfall being reduced to a trickle - but is not just the dry season?

Parent24

How to survive load shedding during dinnertime

Three tips for helping get the kids organised in the evenings easier.

MyHome24 | Partner Content

Home buying jargon

Feel like you need an interpreter to translate your offer to purchase? Don’t know the difference between a mortgagee and a mortgagor? We’ve taken the confusion out!

Partner Content

Test your entrepreneurial knowledge

Are you a natural entrepreneur?

Food24

Here are the top 10 Googled recipes in South Africa for 2019

We bet you won't be able to guess which was number one!

Careers24

Significant decline in available jobs online

The recruitment landscape in South Africa continues to show signs of pressure according insights from Careers24, one of South Africa’s leading job boards.

Property24

Blissful coastal living: 9 False Bay homes from R6.5m to R15m

From beaches to stunning vistas, tranquillity and more, these homes in Fish Hoek, Simons Town, Kalk Bay, Gordons Bay and Muizenberg offer idyllic coastal living. Take a peek…