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Special Features

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10 Jan

We Remember | Pay tribute to those we lost to Covid-19

14 Jan

Best comments of the week: Breaking curfew, the alcohol ban and Brian Molefe

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Videos

WATCH | This Cape Town car museum has worked with Vin Diesel - and its oldest running car is a 1910 Buick

19 Jan

WATCH | Centurion dad arrested for buying baby milk during curfew to sue two cops, SAPS

18 Jan

WATCH | Truck bursts into flames in Cape Town, driver escapes unharmed

18 Jan

WATCH | Centurion resident's four vehicles go up in smoke

18 Jan

WATCH | Robbers buy R20 airtime before ransacking cellphone shop in Johannesburg

18 Jan 2021

WATCH | Gang of five rob jewellery store in Cape Town mall, threaten security guard

13 Jan

WATCH | Worker shot dead after trying to escape Joburg mall robbery

12 Jan 2021

WATCH LIVE | Zondo commission continues with Eskom-related testimony

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Melanie Verwoerd

is a political analyst, and a former ANC MP and South African Ambassador to Ireland. She is the author of The Verwoerd who Toyi-Toyied.

Melanie Verwoerd | Should local elections be postponed?

Mpumelelo Mkhabela

is a former parliamentary and political correspondent for the Sunday Times and editor of the Sowetan. He works as an analyst in the private sector.

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Mbhazima Shilowa

is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader.

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Qaanitah Hunter

is News24's political editor and the author of Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the Future of South Africa.

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Ralph Mathekga

is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and author of When Zuma Goes and Ramaphosa's Turn.

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Adriaan Basson

is the editor-in-chief of News24, an award-winning journalist and author of Zuma Exposed, Enemy of the People, and Blessed by Bosasa.

Adriaan Basson | My predictions and wishes for 2021

Pieter du Toit

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Ron Derby

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Dan Kriek

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Lifestyle

This is why schools weren't opened on schedule this year

The news came as a shock to many parents who had to scramble to find alternative arrangements for childcare.

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Some key questions answered on Covid-19 vaccines for African countries

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The queen sent a private letter to Joe Biden ahead of his inauguration

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Trio falls in love while spending the whole of 2020 in lockdown together in their apartment

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OPINION | Toyota Yaris GR vs VW Golf 8 GTI and R - here's which hot hatch could be best

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Tiger doccie focuses deeply on his career and swiftly swings past his scandals

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South Africa

News24's Covid-19 dashboard: Track the spread, recovery and mortality statistics here

10 Jan

Broke Amathole municipality placed under administration

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Tainted former Rapport arts editor Coenie Slabber dies

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08 Apr 2020

UPDATED | ANC NEC will not waste time on Brian Molefe's testimony, NEC members close to Ramaphosa...

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Sport24

Cricket SA's Yacoob convinced that Australia's tour of SA will take place

Cricket SA’s interim board chairperson retired Judge Zak Yacoob confident that the Australian Test tour will take place.

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Bulls back to full strength for Lions semi-final

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Lions name settled line-up for Loftus semi-final

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Proteas: Sign of maturity as booze 'whistle-blower' Le Roux returns

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Cursed? The Lions' peculiar record in recent Currie Cup playoffs

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Fin24

Capitec will refund interest if you repay your loans after Covid-19 relief break

Capitec says it has already refunded more than R160 million to customers and will pay another R60 million this month.

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SA wine exports increase 7.7% in 2020 despite temporary lockdown ban

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Data shows that Black Friday did nothing to salvage sinking retail sales

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Eswatini has vowed to ban Chinese companies from its cellphone networks

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Fauci pledges US Covax support in re-engagement with WHO

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Business Insider

Ginger prices have doubled in months as demand soars amid the pandemic

Retailers are blaming increased demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Dubai halts entry to SA travellers – returning residents first need govt approval

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Biden: Trump's letter 'very generous' but he needs to talk to Trump before making contents public

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Channel24

'I don't feel like I have to apologise,' says Somizi after insulting journalists

Somizi said in an 8-minute 50-second video: "I'm still not sorry for what I did."

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Queen Elizabeth congratulated Joe Biden in a private letter ahead of inauguration

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DEVELOPING | 'Democracy has prevailed': Biden becomes 46th American president

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been inaugurated at the US Capitol on Wednesday.

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Fauci pledges US Covax support in re-engagement with WHO

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City of London to vote on removing statues linked to slavery trade

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Biden: Trump's letter 'very generous' but he needs to talk to Trump before making contents public

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Africa

South Africa pondering humanitarian aid to Mozambique's conflict zone

International relations minister Naledi Pandor expressed growing frustration about disagreements with the Mozambican government over assistance.

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Eswatini has vowed to ban Chinese companies from its cellphone networks

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Ramaphosa taking wait-and-see approach to re-election of Uganda's Museveni

20 Jan

Covid-19 shots to cost $3 to $10 under African Union vaccine plan

20 Jan

Extremists thriving across Mozambique's northern border, UN officials warn

20 Jan 2021

Arts24

WATCH | Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman reads The Hill We Climb

"We will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one ... There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."

20 Jan

This contemporary art museum in Italy will be transformed into a public vaccination centre

20 Jan

The women whose voices held up Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound

20 Jan

NAC puts out a call for partners to assist with distribution of Covid-19 funds to artists

20 Jan

Naomi Beckwith replaces Nancy Spector at the Guggenheim and becomes the museum's first Black...

20 Jan

W24

Megan Thee Stallion kickstarts healthy eating bootcamp

Megan Thee Stallion has reluctantly cleared out all the junk food from home as she embarks on her healthy eating bootcamp.

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'I promised I'd stop smoking, then my dad said something that eased my conscience from his...

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Crotch cleavage has a trendy new cousin and it's the reason butt crack leggings are selling out fast

20 Jan

After securing a '7-figure' Louis Vuitton deal, Naomi Osaka joins the TAG Heuer family as ambassador

20 Jan

Trio falls in love while spending the whole of 2020 in lockdown together in their apartment

20 Jan

Wheels24

REVIEW | The Kawasaki Z H2's magic lies in how sensibly all its power is delivered

The Kawasaki Z H2 is not meant to be parked in your living room and gaped at in awe – it is meant to be out on the road, for its raw power and handling to be savoured.

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Global Touring Cars championship readies for 2021 season

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LETTER | It's not all doom and gloom at driving licence testing centres

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The world’s lightest power meter isn’t cheap

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F1: Domenicali not sure if Lewis Hamilton will race in 2021

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Parent24

This is why schools weren't opened on schedule this year

The news came as a shock to many parents who had to scramble to find alternative arrangements for childcare.

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'I just wish things were different' - A local mom on how becoming a parent changed her career path

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What high school students say they want to 'be when they grow up'

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Babies and toddlers not required to wear masks during lockdown Level 3

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WATCH | Ten-year-old Japanese sumo world champion is twice the size of other children his age

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Health24

Established precautions are still effective in protection against new Covid-19 variant, experts say

Mask-wearing, hand sanitising and social distancing are still effective measures to protect yourself from the new strain of Covid-19, named 501Y.V2, according to...

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Some key questions answered on Covid-19 vaccines for African countries

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Increasing coffee consumption linked to decreased prostate cancer risk

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The 2020 South African Health Review focuses on healthcare for people with disabilities

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WATCH | 'Missing link' found between stress and infertility

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Tech

SpaceX video game could be on cards after Elon Musk said he 'won't sue' developer using company's...

The developer of the Mars survival simulator said he will donate 80% of the profits to SpaceX, which features in the game alongside its CEO Elon Musk.

19 Jan

Samsung's new Galaxy S21 smartphones don't come with a wall charger or headphones

18 Jan

Apple has reportedly begun testing foldable screen prototypes for upcoming iPhones

16 Jan

WhatsApp says don't worry about Facebook policy - experts say switch to 'highly trusted' Signal

16 Jan

WhatsApp delays new policy change after critics claimed update would turn over user data to Facebook

16 Jan

Ride24

These local riding shirts are best for summer mountain biking and gravel touring

These locally made riding shirts will make you stand out in a crowd and works in the hottest off-road riding conditions.

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This Twin-T could be the perfect hipster gravel bike

19 Jan

The world’s lightest power meter isn’t cheap

20 Jan

Why you should be training with flat pedals

15 Jan

Handlebar plugs and end caps are a crucial safety item

18 Jan 2021

Food

Eating family style: Cape Town’s award-winning La Tête closes its doors

One of Cape Town’s most iconic restaurants, and multi Eat Out award-winner, La Tête has announced that it will be closing with its last service on the 6th of February...

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Meal planning tips and tricks: 4 easy steps to save money on your grocery bill

20 Jan

No meat? No matter! 6 delicious vegetarian recipes to whip up in a flash

18 Jan

RECIPE | Colourful sprinkle shortbread biscuits

19 Jan

How to go vegan: 5 Steps to plant-based eating

18 Jan

City Press

National Treasury approves fast-tracked Covid-19 vaccine procurement

The national department of health has applied for deviation from procurement process for the transport, storage and distribution of the Covid-19 coronavirus vaccines...

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EC transport tussles with senior official over ‘derogatory remarks dismissal’

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The ANC and its ‘ngoko’ mentality are a great betrayal of our people

20 Jan

Engineer dares SIU in R73m lawsuit over stalled Tubatse electrification project

20 Jan

Book Extract | ‘You are HIV negative’

20 Jan

Magazines

Covid-19 survivor who delivered baby at 25 weeks finally meets her son – 18 days after he was born

The Cape Town mother had an emergency C-section while she was unconscious and on ventilators to treat Covid-19.

19 Jan 2021

No more Trump cards: A look at the end of an era as Donald Trump's reign closes in chaos

18 Jan

This Gauteng family’s brilliant plan to cheer up their neighbourhood will warm your heart

18 Jan 2021

PODCAST | Living with your parents? You shouldn't move out just yet

18 Jan

Keep your love life on track: marriage experts dish on how they keep their relationships strong

15 Jan

Partner Content

Uncover the mysteries of the 'Spicy City'

Explore the wonder and mystery nestled amid Durban fan-favourite activities with these five unique experiences to add to your itinerary.

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11 Jan

Treat yourself and your typing fingers to a shiny new laptop this festive season

11 Jan

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?

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When should you really schedule that job interview?

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All the basic video interview tips that aid your success

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How to spin career changes in your favour

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12 Nov 2020

Property24

Occupation on transfer or a specified occupation date - which is better?

One of the most important decisions to make, when signing an offer to purchase, is when should the purchaser occupy?

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Buyers finding more house-for-money in centrally located Magaliessig in Fourways

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Is your home priced to sell? Tips to ensure a quick sale

20 Jan

SA property in 2021 | Where is the housing market headed?

20 Jan

BlackBrick’s new Cape Town development to offer unique hybrid investment from R895k

20 Jan

Here are the winning Lotto and Lotto Plus numbers

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