South Africa

'They thought we were just talking; Cosatu died a long time ago' - Saftu secretary general tells members

South African Federation of Trade Unions secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi says a two-day protest will be held if workers' demands for a better minimum wage are not met.

Africa

New 'Islamist' attacks in north Mozambique

Three new attacks allegedly by radicalised Muslim youth in northern Mozambique have left one dead and three injured in recent days, sources have said.

World

Parents of sick toddler Alfie Evans lose UK court appeal

Britain's Court of Appeal has rejected a new bid by the parents of terminally ill toddler Alfie Evans to take him to Italy and continue his life support, against the wishes of his doctors and judges.

Sport24

Rassie: Whiteley a 'strong contender' for Bok captaincy

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says that Warren Whiteley is a strong contender for the national captaincy if he can prove his fitness.

Business

Judge Davis to decide Standard Bank 'forex' appeal against commission

The Competition Appeal Court has heard arguments on an appeal by Standard Bank to a decision by the Competition Tribunal in a case in which 18 banks are respondents.

Our favourite moments from SA's graduation season

The recent graduation season in South Africa provided a number of memorable moments. These are the best ones.

Entertainment

Claire Foy on The Crown pay gap issue: It definitely opened my eyes

Claire Foy says the controversy over her pay for the Netflix series The Crown has changed her approach to Hollywood.

Transnet can’t extend R2.5bn IT tender to Gupta-linked firm – Treasury

National Treasury has refused to grant Transnet permission to extend a R2.5 billion IT data services tender that was contentiously awarded to German company T-Systems.

What can happen if you invest that extra R150, instead of buying takeaways?

For one, a year off your 20-year home loan (if at prime rate of 10.25 percent).

Tech

Walmart close to $12bn-plus deal for Naspers-linked Flipkart - sources

Walmart is close to finalising a deal to buy a majority stake in India’s leading e-commerce company for at least $12bn and may complete the agreement in the next two weeks.

Green

Uganda counts gorillas amid tourism-boosting 'baby boom'

Uganda has begun counting its population of critically endangered mountain gorillas amid confidence their numbers are steadily rising, boosting prospects for its tourism industry that relies heavily on the primates.

MyNews24

Land expropriation without compensation is constitutional

Section 25 (8) of the South African Constitution allows “any departure” from the provisions of section 25, including sub-section (2) (b), the right to compensation. Departure means, in the context of expropriation, that when the state expropriates it may do so without compensation.

health24

1 in 4 SA workers suffers from depression

Depression affects more than 9.7% of the South African population and negatively affects the economy. How should companies handle mental illness?

Wheels24

Toll fee hikes to hit SA motorists 'hard' – AA

Toll fees across South Africa have risen by between 6% and 7%, "signalling yet another financial blow to already cash-strapped South Africans," says the Automobile Association.

W24

We have never been this happy to see razor bumps, stretch marks, back rolls and 'imperfect breasts'

Slowly but surely beauty norms in fashion are changing, encouraging inclusivity by showing all body types.

Travel

Lazy long-weekend: Laid-back things to do across Mzansi for Freedom Weekend

Four things you could do in and around each of SA's key cities that's both within your budget and comfort zone city radius.

Parent24

4 important things to consider if you're still unsure about where you stand in the vaccination debate

According to the World Health Organization, roughly 19.5 million babies worldwide have not been vaccinated. To commemorate World Immunisation Week 2018, we list 4 ways that prevention has proven better than cure.

Food24

What is Anzac Day and why do we make Anzac biscuits?

Every year on the 25th April, Australians and New Zealanders take a minute out of their day to remember the brave soldiers who were wounded or lost their lives trying to protect their beloved country.

Careers24

These are the most and least stressful jobs in 2018

Is your profession on the latest list of most and least stressful jobs?

Property24

6 spectacular Pretoria estate homes you have to see

Be ‘wowed’ by these absolutely opulent homes for sale in some of Pretoria’s most exclusive estates. From classic manors to modern marvels, take a peek…

Gaming

Capcom X Sega Humble Bundle offers over R2800 of PlayStation games for R200

The latest PlayStation Humble Bundle has great value