South Africa

VBS saga: Hawks investigating 7 former Limpopo mayors

The Hawks areinvestigating the seven municipal mayors forced to resign by the ANC in Limpopo over their involvement in the infamous VBS Mutual Bank scandal.

Africa

WATCH: Nearly 80% of DRC's Kinshasa vote material destroyed in fire

Nearly 80% of the material for staging the December 23 election in DRC's capital, Kinshasa, was destroyed when an election warehouse was torched overnight, officials say.

World

LATEST: WATCH: Theresa May confirms she will quit before next UK election

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed she will quit before the next UK election, scheduled for 2022.

Sport24

Le Clos revels in biggest short course win

Chad le Clos knew he would come back stronger after winning gold on the third day of the FINA Short-Course World Championships in Hangzhou.

Business

Eskom said to mull asset sales as billionaire Motsepe circles

Eskom is considering the sale of smaller assets as the state-owned power utility weighs solutions to a liquidity crisis that contributed to a wave of rolling blackouts, according to people familiar with the matter.

This is what South Africans wanted to see on Pornhub in 2018

‘Afrikaans’ was the eight most searched term, and ‘white South African’ tenth – and South African women seem to like their pornography.

Entertainment

PIC: Charlie Sheen celebrates one year of sobriety milestone

Former Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen took to social media this week to celebrate a year of sobriety.

Hlaudi with a chance of becoming SA president?

Former SABC chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng has his hopes pinned on becoming the next president of South Africa.

Tech

Taylor Swift used facial recognition software to identify her stalkers at concerts

During her 2018 "Reputation" stadium tour, Taylor Swift used facial recognition software to track her stalkers at concerts — and many didn't realise.

Green

US Congress okays bill to allow killing sea lions to help salmon

Congress has agreed to make it easier to kill sea lions threatening fragile runs of salmon in the US Northwest.

MyNews24

The EFF is ready to govern, but not prepared

The conduct of Malema and Shivambu around journalists is unprofessional, childish and a disregard for democracy.

health24

Do you have a bashful bladder?

This doesn't just affect awkward teenagers. There are men of all ages who will stand in a public toilet with a full bladder, only to find they’re unable to urinate.

Wheels24

Rolls-Royce luxury Cullinan SUV makes SA debut

Following a highly successful debut to the world’s media in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Rolls- Royce has revealed South Africa’s first Cullinan.

W24

Young women expose shameless married men on Twitter who were making sexual advances

This week we saw Twitter buzzing with 'receipts' of married men openly pursuing other young women and we are stunned.

Travel

Portugal or Brazil in January? Gift yourself with these budget-friendly flight deals

Here's a great reason to take a late December holiday. Book these incredible flight deals for an early 2019 holiday treat!

Parent24

This NPO provides subsidised private healthcare to families living with autism in KZN

Action in Autism is the unique NPO providing autism resources and services to families regardless of their socio-economic status.

Food24

Historic decision ends 200 years of no bottle stores in Fish Hoek

For the last two centuries, the seaside town of Fish Hoek in Cape Town has been prohibited from having a bottle store. Here's why.

Careers24

It’s time to change the way you set your career goals

As the world of work evolves, so should the way ambitious professionals plan their careers.

Property24

6 ways to braai: how to ‘grill it up’ this festive season

South Africans love to braai and spend time outdoors, cooking up a feast for family and friends. Wood, kettle or gas, get tips for choosing the right one for you...

Gaming

Just Cause 4 Review

The Just Cause series is one of my go-to favourites when I want to just let off some steam and blow things up. The games have been known for their over-the-top action, fantastic exploration and just being really extra. Just Cause 4 follows all that and after the bumpy release of Just Cause 3’s major …