South Africa

33 people die on Gauteng roads over the long weekend

At least 33 people have died in 31 accidents on Gauteng's roads over the long weekend.

Africa

Comoros court jails another 20 opposition figures

A court in Comoros has sentenced a top opposition figure to seven years behind bars for assault during a controversial referendum on changes to the constitution.

World

GRAPHIC FOOTAGE: Two-year-old cat wins award for surviving airgun attack

A cat from Cornwall who survived an airgun attack in July has won PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year.

Sport24

WATCH: Jose Mourinho's final Manchester United press conference

Jose Mourinho's final Manchester United press conference came after his side's 3-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday.

Business

Glencore billionaire among directors banned, fined by Canada

Glencore’s billionaire head of copper trading, Aristotelis Mistakidis, was among executives fined and banned from being a director by Canada after admitting that its Congolese copper and cobalt unit misstated how much metal it mined.

A Christian author who pushed for people to skip kissing and sex before marriage has asked his publisher to stop printing his book

And he talks to readers from across the world about how the purity movement negatively affected them in their adult lives.

Entertainment

Cardi B to spend Christmas with Offset after onstage plea

Cardi B has reportedly agreed to spend Christmas with baby daddy, Offset, but states she isn’t ready to get back together with him.

Eastern Cape MEC blames R13bn loss on people leaving the province

The embattled Eastern Cape could lose a further R5.9 billion of its equitable share of national government revenue.

Tech

A horrific glitch in Nintendo's huge new 'Smash Bros.' game unleashes an infinite stream of Nintendo characters

In "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" for the Nintendo Switch, a hilarious and terrifying glitch produces infinite assist trophies.

Green

Dutch to ban raw ivory sales from 2019

The Netherlands said it will ban all raw ivory sales from next year, as it unveiled the results of a major operation to combat trafficking in endangered animals and plants.

MyNews24

Why the South African economy performs so poorly

There is a clear need for the government to change its approach in dealing with domestic and international business communities.

health24

Holidays hike heart attack risk

Research from Sweden found that traditional holidays are associated with an increased risk of heart attack.

Wheels24

SEE: This is what cars would look like if celebrities designed them

In addition to their luxurious homes and lavish fashion styles, celebrities are known for designing some of the most extravagantly customized cars around. Here are a few examples if celebrities designed them.

W24

The best moments from Miss Universe that may make us believe in beauty pageants again - and the worst

This year's Miss Universe competition in Bangkok was nothing short of drama and divergent opinions from pageant lovers, feminists and critics. Here's what we enjoyed and what disappointed us.

Travel

Trade in the mall for a market - get festive at these SA Christmas markets around the Western Cape

The festive season will be soon upon us - so keep your eyes peeled for zesty deals at one of these upcoming local markets.

Parent24

Do as I do: 5 ways parents can foster generosity in their children this Christmas

When talking generosity during the festive season, experts say parents must lead by example. Here's how you can help your child embrace the spirit of generosity this Christmas and every day after.

Food24

WATCH: Rolled, fermented, dried and stinky - here are 10 of the strangest cheeses from around the world

How do you like your cheese? Hopefully not made from mite excrement! WATCH this.

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

How to ace your home loan application and get a good interest rate

When applying for a home loan you need to be transparent, thorough and stay well within your financial means. Get tips for success…

Gaming

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review

The Super Smash Bros. series has been known for its content-rich experience. It began being a Nintendo-only experience with fighters from popular video game series under the companies roof and slowly, as the series grew, Nintendo has been including a load of fighters, stages and even collectables from big franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and …