South Africa

DA youth leader sowed racial division in Schweizer-Reneke furore - Solidarity charges

DA federal youth leader, Luyolo Mphithi, should formally apologise to teacher Elana Barkhuizen and pupils whose "identities he exposed" in the apparent Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke race furore that got South Africans talking this week, trade union Solidarity has demanded.

Africa

Nairobi attack sparked by Trump's Jerusalem move - Al-Shabaab

The Al-Shabaab militant group says it carried out the deadly attack on a Nairobi hotel and office complex in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

World

Out-of-this-world: Tumbling space snowman makes film premiere

The tumbling space snowman is making its out-of-this-world film premiere.

Sport24

Klaasen SA's last hope at 2019 Australian Open

South Africa's Raven Klaasen and his New Zealand doubles partner Michael Venus opened their Australian Open campaign with a victory.

Business

Warning: Trading in your car at wrong time could mean big loss

Motorists should keep in mind that significant losses can be made by trading in a car at the wrong time, cautions a Wesbank expert.

Discovery Vitality is starting to demand that you tag out of gyms as well as into them – to stop fake, no-exercise visits

It is not clear how long Discovery will require users to spend in the gym, or when the cheating-checking system will be fully implemented.

Entertainment

Heres what's next for Rob Vember after radio

Letting everyone in on what he's up to, Rob revealed that he has been accepted to the George Washington University School of Business in Washington D.C. for their exchange programme.

Stun grenades, flying chairs: Xolobeni mining meeting turns violent

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was forced to abort a meeting in Xolobeni that turned violent, as a group of people opposed to mining clashed with those who supported mining development in the area.

Tech

Your ‘10-year-challenge’ photos may one day help SA catch criminals – here's how

Facial recognition is already widely used around the world to catch criminals, but teaching systems about time is hard. Unless you have lots of data.

Green

China moon mission's next task: Getting samples back to earth

After becoming the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon, China is planning four more missions to get samples back before studying the feasibility of a lunar research base.

MyNews24

Traffic infringements: My contribution to a solution

When a driver is arrested for speeding or reckless driving, they should not be given the fine (or threatened with imprisonment), rather allocate the offender to a specific community service of protection services for paramedics.

health24

Why your heart needs a good night's sleep

A new study found that chronic lack of sleep and poor sleep quality may lead to atherosclerosis, which increases the odds of heart attack and stroke.

Wheels24

Dakar Rally: Al-Attiyah on verge of 3rd triumph as Peterhansel crashes out

Qatar's Nasser al-Attiyah virtually wrapped up a third Dakar Rally title on Wednesday as Stephane Peterhansel's hopes of a 14th triumph on the world's most gruelling race suffered a painful end.

W24

5 global fashion bestsellers from 2018 we highly recommend you keep in 2019

Stash it or trash it? Find out below.

Travel

Beach to Bush: 4 Luxury escapes giving you great value-add options

All-inclusive deals can mean hassle-free holiday planning and often they offer value for money - especially the high-end stay options.

Parent24

"It will deny thousands of orphaned and abandoned children permanent families": Concerned psychiatrist on the proposed amendments to adoptions in SA

"The whole system will cost the state (and therefore the taxpayer) more money through continuing foster grants and having to pay for the costs of adoptions – and where is this money going to come from?"

Food24

Why Tabasco® lovers have a reason to stock up - fast

The beloved condiment found on kitchen counter tops and restaurant tables around the world, might soon be in short supply.

Careers24

Opportunities Available to Professionals in Disaster Management

At any given time, disasters can occur and cause disruption in communities or organisations. For example, burst pipes can create chaos and interrupt people’s access to water and other resources.

Property24

8 family homes under R2m in established Johannesburg suburbs

If you’re looking to settle your family in the tree-lined streets of ‘Old Johannesburg’ near great schools, take a peek at these value-for-money homes…

Gaming

Valve’s Artifact Player Numbers Reaches a New Low

Back in December, Artifact’s player numbers dropped to 20% of its all-time peak, but Valve released a big update on 21 December so one would think the player numbers would have at least increased a little. That is, unfortunately for Valve and Artifact, not the case, as the Artifact player numbers have dropped to an …