South Africa

20 years in jail for 'arch villain' in abalone poaching syndicate

A Port Elizabeth man has been sentenced to 20 years for two counts of racketeering and one count of operating a fishing establishment without a permit.

Africa

WATCH: ESwatini police attack unarmed protesters with batons, stun grenades

Police in eSwatini have come under fire after they used batons and stun grenades to disperse protesting workers in Manzini.

World

New Zealand celebrates 125 years of women having the vote

New Zealand became the first nation in the world to allow women to vote 125 years ago, and hundreds of people celebrated the anniversary by turning out to gatherings and speeches

Sport24

Rugby pondering 'emerging' nations for RWC - Beaumont

World Rugby chairperson Bill Beaumont has suggested that the Rugby World Cup could be held in non-traditional rugby nations following France in 2023.

Business

Watch out for spike in robberies, businesses warned

Retailers have been warned to be extra vigilant when handling cash as the festive season approaches - which often brings with it a spike in business robberies.

5 things you need to know in SA business and 4 key inflation charts

Rallying rand and the new mining charter.

Entertainment

From porn star to Bollywood star to wax figure

Bollywood actress and former porn star Sunny Leone has appeared in New Delhi for the unveiling of her wax likeness at the city's Madame Tussauds museum.

‘Unhappy’ Cosatu not yet ready to dump the ANC

Cosatu may not be ready to dump the ANC for an alternative elections vehicle like the SACP but workers’ leaders are increasingly unhappy that the governing party does not show a genuine commitment to champion their interests.

Tech

Tesla criminal probe into Musk tweet may open pandora's box

All it has taken to draw the US Justice Department into investigating Tesla was a single tweet by chairperson Elon Musk.

Green

Greenpeace links forest destruction for palm oil to brands

Greenpeace says global consumer brands continue to buy palm oil from companies that are cutting down Indonesia's rainforests despite repeated pledges to clean up their supply chains.

MyNews24

A key element to releasing Africa from economic stagnation

The economy as we know it is a man 'made' reality. It is quite different from a Nature economy. Nature has a way of providing for itself.

health24

Why more Americans are kicking the smoking habit

The decline in smoking rates in the USA didn't happen overnight – it took time for anti-smoking campaigns and policies to unfold.

Wheels24

SEE: Gauteng leads the way - Here's a look at how many cars are sold in each province

Gauteng still remains the busiest of the provinces with cars sold last month and to date, according to data compiled by Lightstone Auto.

W24

Blake Lively has worn a power suit for seven days in a row - and it's not by accident

“Would you note a man wearing lots of suits during a promo tour?”

Travel

Lace up your itchy feet and run around these 10 islands

With #FITSPIRATIONS and Fitstagrams being all the rage and the use of the #runitfast hashtag hitting 1.2 million posts on Instagram, what better way to embrace and celebrate all things fitness by having a fit and fun island experience?

Parent24

Mom involved in car accident that killed both her sons tells her story

Madisema Mokoena says her spirit died along with her boys’ after she lost control of her vehicle.

Food24

FYI: these 5 things are the only ingredients legally allowed in boerewors

Boerewors on the braai or on a roll is a favourite meal for many South Africans, but did you know that the word “boerewors” has a very special meaning?

Careers24

Just this one question could get you the job

Asking this one question in a job interview really will increase the chance of you getting hired.

Property24

Your home is where you braai: The evolution of SA’s ‘braai room’

South Africans love to braai, and a braai room can add up to R20k to a home’s value. Here’s how the ‘binnebraai’ changed, and what buyers and owners want now…

Gaming

COD: Black Ops 4 - Treyarch Details Blackout Changes for Launch

Treyarch has detailed the upcoming Blackout changes before the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 next month