South Africa

Man electrocuted on roof of Cape Town train

A man has been electrocuted on top of a train travelling from Philippi to Cape Town, Metrorail Western Cape has confirmed.

Africa

Uganda deports French, Rwandan nationals in security threat

Uganda says it has deported a French national and a Rwandan accused of compromising national security.

World

WATCH: Oklahoma students demand action after 'blackface' video

University of Oklahoma students are demanding action from campus administrators after video of a now-former student wearing blackface and using a racial epithet got attention online.

Sport24

Rampaging bull Nadal stands in Greek's path to the gods

The vast experience of Rafael Nadal meets the exciting youth of Stefanos Tsitsipas in a fascinating first men's semi-final at the Australian Open.

Business

Inflation falls to 4.5% for December

Inflation for December moderated to 4.5%, in line with market expectations.

'Flexing' or bragging about your expensive things may stop you from making friends, research shows

Nobody likes being overshadowed, but bragging about your money is a surefire way to do this.

Entertainment

The latest on those Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt dating rumours - Looks like 'Bralize' is not a thing!

While a blossoming relationship between Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt made headlines, the A-listers are just friends.

Education department provides toilets, but the wrong ones

The Eastern Cape education department has provided 11 temporary toilets to a school where a five-year-old girl almost drowned in human waste in a dilapidated pit latrine. But they’re the wrong toilets.

Tech

The CEO behind 'Pokémon Go' says the company is cash-flow positive as it becomes worth almost R55 billion

Niantic, the creator of "Pokémon Go," is now worth almost $4 billion, thanks to a new investment of $245 million.

Green

Orangutan bites zoo volunteer, detaches her thumb

A zoo in Ohio says one of its volunteer's thumbs became detached when an orangutan reached through a barrier and bit her arm.

MyNews24

Where are we headed?

Our president can send the best people he can muster around the world (envoys he calls them) to drum up investment for SA but it won’t happen if he cannot ensure a constant economical source of electricity.

health24

A healthy lifestyle lowers the odds of breast cancer's return

According to the lead author of a recent study, healthier lifestyles 'might improve the prognosis of breast cancer patients if adherence is high'.

Wheels24

WATCH: Why Toyota's RAV4 remains an SA SUV favourite

I"n all the noise about Fortuner’s dominance, one tends to forget about Toyota’s ‘other’ mid-sized SUV," says Lance Branquinho as he takes a look at the new RAV4.

W24

Could Kamala Harris become the first black woman president of the U.S. in 2020?

Democratic Senator Kamala Harris announced her 2020 presidential bid on Sunday, giving much-needed hope to many.

Travel

Less-famous hikes across SA you can still conquer this summer

If you've tread the same road a few too many times, here as some lesser known hikes to help invigorate your love of the walk.

Parent24

WATCH: At 46 Gwyneth Paltrow says she’s “too old” to have more kids - here's why!

Would you add to your brood in your forties or fifties?

Food24

7 Wine terms every wine lover should know

Wine négociant, Wade Bales shares some wine lingo you can add to your vocab.

Careers24

Why 2019 is an interesting year to get a Management qualification

When reflecting on epochs in world history, historians often make reference to an ancient Chinese curse – ‘May you live in interesting times!’

Property24

Rental yield vs capital growth: Which is the ‘best investment’?

Both may sparkle now, but with a property investment, long-term performance is usually what matters most. Here's what investors need to know...

Gaming

Fortnite Secret Skirmish Tournament Boasts R6.9 Million Prize Pool

Epic Games is kicking off the new year with a bang and while millions of gamers are enjoying the Ice Storm event right now, watching pros fight it out for a massive prize pool is something esports fans will absolutely love. Enter the Fortnite Secret Skirmish tournament, boasting a $500,000 prize pool. That’s nearly R7 …