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South Africa
Health dept rolls out Covid-19 booster jabs amid concerns of highly transmissible Omicron subvariant

The Department of Health says Covid-19 booster jabs are available for eligible citizens and stressed that the vaccine is the most effective weapon against the pandemic.
WRAP | Judge Koen recuses himself from Zuma corruption trial, matter adjourned to April
Bloody weekend: Three murdered in Cape Town
BREAKING NEWS LIVE | ANC lekgotla supports declaration of national state of disaster to deal with...
Tuesday's weather: Severe thunderstorms over parts of North West, Free State
Business
Tongaat Hulett CEO Gavin Hudson resigns, business rescue plan is delayed

The release of a business rescue plan for embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett has been pushed by a month until the end of February, when CEO Gavin Hudson will also...
ESKOM LIVE | Continuous Stage 4, govt solar plans, and the ANC's political influence in Hitachi deal
Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW win SA court battle over fee refunds to car owners
Naledi Pandor: MTN and Ghana must find a solution for R13bn tax dispute
MONEY LIVE | Aspen company secretary dies in motorbike crash
Sport
20-point boost: How SA's 2-0 lead v England boosts Cricket World Cup chances

The Proteas' 2-0 series lead against England with one more game to play has set the cat firmly among ICC World Cup Super League pigeons, with Sri Lanka feeling the heat.
Non-league Wrexham could face Spurs in FA Cup fifth round
'Bone Collector' warns Lions needs injection of experience or wayward results will remain
Zwide sweetheart Siya Kolisi treats home township to global exclusive, VVIP doccie screening
Renowned sportscaster Robert Marawa joins Primedia 947 in 'historic' move
Business Insider
How 6 portable power stations available in SA – which cost between R3k and R33k – compare

They're convenient, trendy, and available at various price points - but not all portable power stations are the load shedding silver bullets we're being told they are.
ChatGPT has only been around for two months and is causing untold chaos
Nissan has a plan for used Leaf batteries: Powering buildings
Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with a missile strike in a phone call before the Ukraine...
Google's head of mental health and wellbeing was among the 12 000 workers laid off by the tech giant
Entertainment
Meet 10 of the most unbelievable celebrity doppelgängers

We've seen celebrities and their historical doppelgängers; now we're looking at the most notable celebrity impersonators and lookalikes who rose to fame for their...
Award-winning icons of Afro-Soul-infused Jazz to enchant Joburg concertgoers at unmissable show
REVIEW | Different plot lines, love interests and total chaos - an entertaining end for Gossip Girl
After drama-filled split, exes Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis seen hugging
Gregory Porter 'humbled' by SA fans' support
World
Cardinal accused of sex assault retires from Vatican job

Canadian cardinal Marc Ouellet, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, has stepped down from a top Holy See position due to his age, the Vatican said...
Covid-19: WHO maintains highest alert over virus - but sees hope ahead
Russia claims troops have secured more parts in eastern Ukraine
Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with a missile strike in a phone call before the Ukraine...
'I didn't want to choose the option of fighting': Japan ex-soldier sues government over sex assault
Africa
US warns African countries of Wagner Group amid recruitment of prisoners to fight in Ukraine

The US has warned African countries, which work with the controversial Wagner Group in Russia's war on Ukraine, "do not end up in a stronger position".
25 dead, 21 missing as Madagascar cyclone displaces tens of thousands
King Mswati III dodges urgent SADC summit on politics and security
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Horn of Africa drought drives 22 million to hunger
Arts + Culture
Zoë Modiga and Mandisi Dyantyis to 'celebrate life and love' in upcoming show – Get to know the...

Treat yourself to an outstanding double bill on 11 February when leading music industry lights Zoë Modiga and Mandisi Dyantyis take to the stage at Constitution Hill.
GALLERY | A stunning sneak peek inside the rehearsal room of Calling Us Home
Actor hospitalised after Universal Studios WaterWorld stunt gone wrong
Tiny works of art that will blow your mind
Rosalia, women designers, stark contrasts: Paris menswear highlights
Relationships
Sister ditches nuptials and refuses to bake brother's wedding cake after he refuses pay for it

A woman says her brother asked her to bake his wedding cake and agreed to pay her R6 800. However, when the time came to pay, the brother and his fiancée refused.
From child custody to spousal maintenance - what to consider when going through a divorce
3 keys to successful connections for singles who are ready to mingle
Top designer shares dress shopping tips for brides
Forget the hot flashes, here's the upside of menopause - Women say it's a superpower of ageing
Motoring
There are some nice Toyota models coming to SA in 2023, but where's the 224kW Corolla GR?
Toyota South Africa revealed the new cars headed for South Africa in 2023, but there was one big omission on the list. News24 Motoring contributor Robin Classen...
Toyota SA takes another page from Suzuki’s book with affordable new Vitz city car
REVIEW | The mountains are calling as we ride the Suzuki DL650
SA's old car that kicks classic butts: Meet the world's fastest Volvo Amazon
These are all the cars Toyota is bringing to SA in 2023, and its new Urban Cruiser is a stunner!
Wellness
The art of complaining: Learn how to finesse it, and great things can happen

Complaining is often looked at as a negative, but if you learn how to finesse the art, great things can happen.
Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains
What exactly does retinol do? Skin expert Dr Alek Nikolic explains
As with Covid-19, the effects of TB can linger long after it is cured
Should I be using hyaluronic acid? Yes, according to this skin specialist
Books
Juby Mayet - The Freedom Writer

The following names have something in common with Juby Mayet: Ruth First, Bessie Head, Todd Matshikiza, Bloke Modisane, Gwigwi Mrwebi, Can Themba, Jim Bailey, Hugh...
EXCERPT | Businesses can rise from the ashes, Alef Meulenberg shows in The Overcomers
REVIEW | A Bed on Bricks by MA Kelly: Stories with depth and lasting resonance
Help is at hand: No matter what problem you have, you'll find a solution in these great books
EXCERPT | Mzala: The ANC’s ‘lost prince’ was a brilliant undercover activist – and a keen biker
Cycling
Cape Epic 2023 | Training to beat the Overberg heat and wind

The Cape Epic is less than three months away. Where should you be at, with your training hours and heat adaption rides?
TIPS | How to shop smarter for that kids mountain bike
Blaze a trail across the Tankwa Karoo in the 2023 News24 Karoo Burn
How Cape Epic rider hydration influences MTB design
REVIEW | We test ride Greg Minnaar’s Burgtec carbon handlebar brand
Tech
ChatGPT has only been around for two months and is causing untold chaos

While ChatGPT's long-term influence remains to be seen, people are already finding creative ways to use it.
ChatGPT is testing a paid version — here's what that means for free users
Fish took control of a YouTuber's Nintendo Switch during a livestream. They made credit card...
I get overwhelmed by how much stuff I read online. So I outsourced my memory to an AI app.
We asked ChatGPT to write a listicle in BuzzFeed style. It's clear why BuzzFeed will use OpenAI...
Travel
He lived on Table Mountain as a baby and returned on his 79th birthday

David Bester, a former "resident" of Table Mountain, returned to the popular tourist attraction for the first time in nearly 80 years to celebrate his 79th birthday.
Anyone can live and work in Svalbard visa-free — just don't run out of money, and abide by its rules
I spent R240,000 to fly Qatar Airways business class and saw why it's called the 'best in the world'
I've lived in Singapore for 20 years, and there are 5 mistakes I keep seeing tourists make here
If these walls could talk: You can stay at the luxurious villa from The White Lotus S2 for R100k...
Food
Food blogger who cooked and ate great white shark is fined R320 000

A food blogger in China was fined 125 000 yuan, or roughly R320 000, by authorities after she posted a video showing her illegally buying and eating a great white shark.
RECIPE | Grape cake
Cracking open the myths about canned food
Top SA chef joins Cape Town's famous Mount Nelson Hotel as Executive Chef
Eat Out 3-star restaurants on bold and authentic artistry
City Press
Celebrity photographer Siphiwe Mhlambi's company slapped with R2.6 million tax debt

Sars has slapped Siphiwe Mhlambi with a letter of demand following his company, African Skies Media’s alleged failure to pay more than R2.6 million tax debt.
Missing patient found dead at Limpopo hospital
Mpumalanga departments waste R9m on loafing officials - DA
Maseko was not state’s enemy – King Mswati III’s spokesperson
Photos | ‘World-class’ African city falls apart
Partner Content
WATCH | What unnecessary expense is holding you back from going on that dream holiday?

This week in a Cape Town coffee shop, Graeme runs into a 43-year-old mother-of-four who has a passion for travel. We find out what budget buster is keeping her from...
WATCH | Ahead of the Curve: Banking and e-Commerce in a digital world
SA’s favourite hotspots level up into ‘awesome spaces’ with free wifi and chilling cocktails
Enjoy the High Rise Chilla - the cocktail of the summer - at a new ‘Access Awesome’ hotspot
4 benefits of choosing specialised and focused skills training courses over traditional tertiary...
Careers24
When is the right time to quit your job?

Questions to ask yourself before you consider resigning. Wanting to quit a job is something that happens to many of us at some point in our careers.
When should you really schedule that job interview?
Just this one question could get you the job
Thinking like a recruiter: How they choose the one
How to stop being your own worst enemy
Property24
Cape Town's commercial property sector perfectly poised to power the grid
The announcement by Cape Town’s mayor that Treasury has waived the requirement to tender to supply own solar generated power back to the local grid has come as good...
What is driving the demand for property in Mpumalanga and along the Cape's Atlantic Seaboard?
How can I remove my name from a mortgage bond I signed with my partner?
How to build built-in cabinets or cupboards
My partner and I want to dissolve our joint bonds over our two properties, what is the process?
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