South Africa

KZN bomb attacks: 11 accused apply for bail via affidavits

Eleven men accused of a fatal attack at a KwaZulu-Natal Shia mosque and the placement of several explosive devices at Durban shopping centres have applied for bail in the Verulam Family Court.

Africa

E Guinea releases 34 political prisoners: opposition

Equatorial Guinea's main opposition party has said 34 of its members were freed from prison following a pardon from strongman ruler Teodoro Obiang Nguema, but that many of them had been tortured.

World

'Game changer' tuberculosis drug cures 9 in 10

A new treatment for a drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis can cure more than 90 percent of sufferers, according to a trial hailed as a "game changer" in the fight against the global killer.

Sport24

Southern Kings announce new captain

JC Astle has been named new Southern Kings captain after regular skipper Michael Willemse suffered a long-term injury.

Business

Transnet's Gama slams dismissal as 'unlawful smokescreen'

Siyabonga Gama spoke to Fin24 on Monday evening, the day Transnet said would be his last as CEO. He confirmed that a letter had been sent to him, directing him to report to work, collect his belongings and return Transnet property.

A top SA billionaire and Ramaphosa ally may be on his way out – 12 things you need to know about Ivan Glasenberg

Bloomberg reported that Ivan Glasenberg may be planning to retire in the next three to five years.

Entertainment

John Krasinski writing A Quiet Place sequel

John Krasinski is reportedly already writing a sequel to his smash hit directorial debut A Quiet Place.

Sars’ companies register is inaccurate, inquiry hears

The South African Revenue Service’s corporate income tax register was “inaccurate”, Fabian Murray, Sars acting chief officer for business and individual taxes, told the Sars Inquiry on Monday.

Tech

Netflix selling $2bn of junk bonds to fund new shows

Netflix is once again turning to the junk-bond market to fund new programming as the streaming-video giant seeks to maintain its torrid subscriber growth.

Green

WATCH: Dog saved from rising tide by coastguard

Weston Coastguard crew rushed to save a dog from the incoming tide. Bella had escaped from her home when someone left the door open.

MyNews24

Minibus taxis - a law unto themselves

Minibus taxi drivers rule the road with impunity, hazards flashing, crossing solid lines, weaving in and out of traffic, driving up a one way, reversing back into oncoming traffic, “conductors” attempting to herd and hustle unsuspecting pedestrians into their bus.

health24

Going deaf – a story of gradual hearing loss

Gradual deterioration of hearing, most commonly caused by ageing and noise exposure, is subtle and may go unnoticed for a long time.

Wheels24

SEE: Longest car ever built, most countries visited on wheels - Cool driving records

From the longest journey by an electric car, to the tightest parallel park yet... we look at 5 Guinness World driving records.

W24

The never-ending evolution (and endless possibilities) of the white shirt

The classic white shirt seems to get better and better as it keeps upping the ante with bright new innovations that make it a necessity for it every season.

Travel

Have yourself a November to remember with these cool events

Kicking off around South Africa, be sure not to miss these events running in your city.

Parent24

Tips for surviving on a student budget

You already know what it is, the dreadful student budget (insert shark approaching soundstrack). We know how tough it can be, and we're here to help!

Food24

Announced: the 30 nominees for South Africa’s top restaurant awards

The nominees for the 2018 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards were announced today in Cape Town.

Careers24

Interested in studying law part time? Applications are open at UKZN

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Law Part-Time Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree offers aspiring legal practitioners a convenient way of obtaining an undergraduate qualification.

Property24

DIY: Turn your garden into an entertainer’s oasis

No matter your garden’s size, turn it into an entertainer’s oasis this festive season with these easy DIY projects. Make a pallet deck, benches and more…

Gaming

SoulCalibur VI Review

The SoulCalibur series has always been one of my most favourite fighting games in the industry. I have played every one of them and fought the dark side with Darth Vader, ringed-out Nightmare a dozen times and seen Voldo’s uncomfortable nipple rings way too many times. SoulCalibur VI acts as a series reboot as it goes back …

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