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LIVE | SA records 1 566 769 Covid-19 cases and 53 736 deaths

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ANC chief whip ready 'to subject herself' to probe over son’s involvement in party PPE deal

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Operation 'Catch-up' for Bok flanks Kolisi, Du Toit ... and will they square up?

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Targeting AGU Team C: How Zane Kilian tracked anti-gang cop Charl Kinnear and his team

15 Apr

News24's Covid-19 dashboard: Track the spread, recovery and mortality statistics here

10 Jan

More Than One Kind of Love: Small love. Big love. Skinny love. A look at love in all its forms

13 Apr

Videos

WATCH | Rescued Joburg dog saves fellow dog from drowning

17 Apr

WATCH | 'No money will bring back the baby's amputated hand. We want answers' - Mpumalanga family

16 Apr

WATCH | The Editors' Table: After 13 years of scandals, will Judge John Hlophe be impeached?

16 Apr

WATCH | Struggle activist Graeme Bloch laid to rest

16 Apr

FEEL GOOD | Wheels of change: Langa bicycle hub hopes to start cycling revolution

16 Apr

WATCH | Out of bounds! 2 men in punch-up at primary school golf day

15 Apr

FEEL GOOD | Rays of hope: Joburg NGO empowers teen moms through skills development, mentorship

15 Apr

WATCH | Security guard killed, three injured in Gugulethu cash-in-transit bombing

14 Apr

WATCH | Cash-in-transit security guards injured after van bombed, robbed in Joburg

13 Apr

Melanie Verwoerd

is a political analyst, and a former ANC MP and South African Ambassador to Ireland. She is the author of The Verwoerd who Toyi-Toyied.

Melanie Verwoerd | Wexit: Should the Western Cape become independent?

Mpumelelo Mkhabela

is a former parliamentary and political correspondent for the Sunday Times and editor of the Sowetan. He works as an analyst in the private sector.

Mpumelelo Mkhabela | Attacks on our constitutional democracy: 4 strategies that are being used

Qaanitah Hunter

is News24's political editor and the author of Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the Future of South Africa.

Qaanitah Hunter | Unqualified for the job but, still working for government

Ralph Mathekga

is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and author of When Zuma Goes and Ramaphosa's Turn.

Ralph Mathekga | Defend our Democracy: A lifeline for the ANC, but not the country

Adriaan Basson

is the editor-in-chief of News24, an award-winning journalist and author of Zuma Exposed, Enemy of the People, and Blessed by Bosasa.

Adriaan Basson | The white elephant in the troubled JSC room

Pieter du Toit

is News24's assistant editor for in-depth news, and the author of The Stellenbosch Mafia and Enemy of the People.

Pieter du Toit | Truth and reconciliation: The crucifixion of Frederik Willem de Klerk

Mbhazima Shilowa

is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader.

Mbhazima Shilowa | The DA is looking for crumbs under the table

Ron Derby

is the editor of Fin24 and the former editor of Business Times and former deputy editor of Financial Mail.

Ron Derby | Can we trust the ANC and its inner sanctum of 'old men' to recast this economy?

John Matisonn

is the author of 'Cyril's choices: Lessons from 25 years of freedom in South Africa.

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Lifestyle

Tom Hanks' first-ever Western is a comforting, enjoyable watch

News of the World sees director Paul Greengrass team up once again with star Tom Hanks, but the results could not be more different than...

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VHS tape makes your mountain bike better to ride

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Covid-19: The latest science and developments on vaccines

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Career Strategist lists 10 things that no longer belong in a CV in 2021, plus, ways to spot...

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First of its kind - Mattel's Tesla Roadster die-cast car is made from 99% recycled materials

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South Africa

Covid-19: 1 089 new cases and 25 new deaths recorded in South Africa

South Africa recorded 1 089 new Covid-19 infections by Sunday, along with 25 new Covid-19-related deaths, taking the confirmed death toll to 53 736.

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News24's Covid-19 dashboard: Track the spread, recovery and mortality statistics here

10 Jan

Elephants trample suspected poacher to death in Kruger National Park

18 Apr

Monday's weather: It is going to be fine and warm across SA

18 Apr

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08 Apr 2020

Sport24

AB de Villiers awaits Mark Boucher talks on Proteas return: 'It would be fantastic'

AB de Villiers said it would be "fantastic" to return to playing for the Proteas ahead of the T20 World Cup as he awaits a discussion with coach Mark Boucher.

18 Apr

FIFA says it 'disapproves' of European Super League plans

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Veteran All Blacks hooker signs on for another Rugby World Cup

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UEFA to ban clubs who take part in a 'cynical' European Super League

18 Apr

Veteran Cink rolls to 4-shot win in PGA Tour's RBC Heritage event

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Fin24

INTERVIEW | New interim SAA CEO wants to make the airline something SA can 'be proud of'

Thomas Kgokolo, newly appointed interim CEO of SAA, says he accepted the job as it is an opportunity to use his experience and skills to rebuild a sustainable airline.

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Bumper year ahead for agriculture, but farmers still need to plan for tough times

18 Apr

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa says 'fight still on' to fix broken economy

18 Apr

Godzilla vs. Kong crushes U.S Box Office, despite Warner Bros' simultaneous streaming offering

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Bruce Cameron | Scammers want your money - here's how to keep their hands off it

17 Apr

Business Insider

Calling a SA business from a cell phone? You may be paying more than you think

How much you'll be charged for calling a business from your cell phone is surprisingly complex.

18 Apr

US may need 2 weeks to determine if J&J shot causes extremely rare blood clots

18 Apr

These colourful shoes will be part of the SA Olympic team's uniform

18 Apr

Operators of Ever Given may be forced to unload its 18,000 cargo containers onto other ships -...

18 Apr

Bird flu found at a SA farm highly contagious, more countries could ban SA’s poultry

17 Apr

Channel24

Meet Daniel Strauss: husband, father, businessman, and now best-selling author

Businessman Daniel Strauss, who is married to former Miss World Rolene Strauss, talks about the success of his new book, The Billionaire Mindset.

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Tom Hanks' first-ever Western is a comforting, enjoyable watch

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From a smudged page to a self-cleaning Jeep - 10 mistakes left in the Twilight movies

18 Apr

Everybody Hates Chris cast: Where are they now?

18 Apr

From Leah Remini to Eric McCormack - these actors were almost cast in Friends

18 Apr

World

Shooting in Austin, Texas, leaves at least three dead, authorities say

At least three people were killed in a shooting incident in Austin, Texas, authorities said.

18 Apr

A US woman wore wedding dress to her Covid-19 vaccine appointment after pandemic cancelled her plans

18 Apr

LIVE | Coronavirus: latest news on the Covid-19 virus pandemic

31 Mar

An AI-powered version of Albert Einstein has joined UneeQ's growing lineup of 'digital humans'

18 Apr

WATCH | Frost deals a blow to French farmers

18 Apr

Africa

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa says 'fight still on' to fix broken economy

The International Monetary Fund expects 3.1% economic growth this year compared with an earlier forecast of 4.2% expansion.

18 Apr

Africa cashew nut farmers not reaping benefits: UN agency

16 Apr

Nigeria lifts four-month ban on new mobile subscriptions

16 Apr

Mali post-coup govt says elections set for February 2022

16 Apr

Botswana bans SA poultry imports amid avian flu outbreak

16 Apr

Arts24

The Real Life of Dark Man X

DMX is someone whose legacy cannot be separated from his failures because they’re such an integral part of why we fell in love with him, beyond his art.

16 Apr

GALLERY| Inside The Remarkable Wardrobe of Nataniël

16 Apr

EXCERPT | Land Matters: South Africa’s Failed Land Reforms and the Road Ahead by Tembeka...

16 Apr

Italian piano maker sees craft threatened with extinction

16 Apr

Multidisciplinary artist Sethembile Msezane on history, commemorative practice and making space...

15 Apr

W24

Sundays at the polo: 12 looks with pockets full of sunshine to consider for champagne brunches

All the outfit inspo you need to sip champagne under the sun.

18 Apr

Toxic positivity is on the rise – but what is it and why is it harmful?

18 Apr

Uncle refuses to eat a meal without meat at his niece's upcoming vegan wedding, stirs family drama

18 Apr

Alicia Keys spending time with Swizz Beatz and kids amid the pandemic: 'He always keeps us laughing'

17 Apr

Covid-19: SA Government's Online Coronavirus Portal

05 Jan

Wheels24

Suzuki SA speaks out on partnership: 'No, Toyota is not ripping us off by selling our cars'

The recent 'Toyzuki' partnership has ruffled some feathers in South Africa among loyal customers, but Suzuki Auto says the venture is more good news than people would...

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Volvo's low-key C30 hot hatch could once subdue VW's Golf GTI

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Max Verstappen wins at Imola but Lewis Hamilton stays ahead in championship

18 Apr

F1: Verstappen wins chaotic Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Hamilton second after spinning out

18 Apr

Quartararo wins Portuguese MotoGP, SA's Binder 5th with Marquez 7th in comeback race

18 Apr

Parent24

'Haunted by miscarriage': Finding motherhood after loss

No one tells you about the struggles they faced. The years of trying to conceive. The miscarriages.

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'I am too much of a failure to die': Facing unwanted teen pregnancy

16 Apr

Five ways parents can help kids avoid gender stereotypes

16 Apr

Recently launched local campaign introduces a fun way to teach kids how to use their asthma inhalers

16 Apr

Astonished mom makes unbelievable discovery on her son's wedding day

16 Apr

Health24

Covid-19: The latest science and developments on vaccines

The latest on vaccines amid concerns over side effects, rollouts being paused - here are the latest developments and research.

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Life Esidimeni update: Five years later, key officials implicated yet to face disciplinary action

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Lockdowns can reduce the severity of Covid-19 epidemics – and genetic evidence proves it

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How to make sense of nutrition labels

16 Apr 2021

Nurses have high suicide risk, US study finds

16 Apr

Tech

Twitter is partly down, with some users saying they're unable to log into the site

Twitter users in South Africa also reported issues with the site.

17 Apr

10 ways to use the S Pen on a Samsung Galaxy device

15 Apr

Elon Musk’s Starlink will be in SA in 2022 – here’s how it will work

14 Apr 2021

Facebook is testing a video speed-dating service where users have to pledge to create a safe...

13 Apr

Twitter chooses Ghana as its African headquarters, says it's due to country's support of free speech

13 Apr

Ride24

VHS tape makes your mountain bike better to ride

Remember VHS tapes? Well, this new version silences unwanted noise on your mountain bike.

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The hottest new cycling jersey

15 Apr

Ratchet-up your MTB with these Swiss hubs

14 Apr

Routes to ride: Buffelsdrift's safari singletrack

13 Apr

This mountain bike handlebar is sub-200g

13 Apr

Food

How to braai chicken for beginners: The all-you-need cheat sheet

Does the thought of someone bringing pieces of chicken to your braai make you break out in a cold sweat? If you’re not a seasoned braaimaster, this might be you –...

18 Apr

Making your own chutney is easy: here are 4 tangy recipes to get you started

16 Apr

Chef recipe: Handmade parmesan gnocchi with tomato thyme sauce

15 Apr

Donut panic: Krispy Kreme and Quality Street have just released limited edition mashup flavours

14 Apr

Making space: The future of restaurant design in the post-pandemic age

14 Apr

City Press

Mondli Makhanya | Why ANC can’t fight corruption

If you harboured the remotest hope that South Africa would make strides in curbing the culture of corruption while the current iteration of the ANC is in power, then...

18 Apr

‘Just do it!’: Scientists urge government to resume Covid-19 vaccination programme with urgency

18 Apr

Cunnigham Ngcukana | The world is watching our storms

18 Apr

Story time: Read, listen and learn with Nal’ibali

08 Apr

Lawsuits pile up as SANDF's recklessness continues

18 Apr

Partner Content

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06 Apr

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Careers24

Pivoting in crisis: How to build resilience and stay adaptable

What happens when humanity is hit by a crisis? Some of us will panic, some of us will lean in and resolutely soldier on, and some of us will adapt and innovate to not...

04 Jul 2021

The best kept secrets for winning with recruiters

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Your guide to answering these 5 top interview questions

18 Mar

Thinking like a recruiter: How they choose the one

11 Mar

Why a career change could make you happier...and when to take the leap

04 Mar

Property24

Crack down on residential crime | How to prevent hijackings and home robberies

The latest SA crime statistics show an increase in crime in a number of provinces, highlighting the need for continued vigilance. Protect your home and yourself with...

18 Apr

SA coastal gems seeing ongoing 'zoom town' demand

17 Apr

First-time buyer? The need-to-knows before buying a house

16 Apr

4 Dream homes for the elegant entertainer

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