South Africa

'Everything that I worked hard for is burnt to ashes' - 200 homeless after Cape Town blaze

More than 2200 people have been left homeless after a fire in S-section informal settlement in Masiphumelele in Cape Town.

Africa

Kenyan Somali refugees claim they are denied citizenship rights

Poor Kenyan Somalis registered as Dadaab refugees to access benefits, but say they are now being refused nationality.

World

Sweden files request for Assange's arrest over rape allegation

The warrant, if granted, would be the first step in a process to have WikiLeaks founder Assange extradited from the UK.

Sport24

CWC 2019: SABC coverage hangs in balance

The sands of time are running low for the SABC to earn rights for televising the Proteas’ CWC games to the vast terrestrial audience, writes Rob Houwing.

Business

Eskom's breakout rally on Ramaphosa's pledge leaves some uneasy

Some investors in Eskom’s bonds are taking President Cyril Ramaphosa at his word - that he won’t allow the state-owned entity to fail.

Intel, Qualcomm and other US tech firms reportedly cut off critical software to Huawei after Trump's blacklist

Top US tech companies have reportedly cut off critical software to Huawei in the latest US crackdown against the Chinese telecommunications giant.

Entertainment

Former Miss SA Suzette van der Merwe recovering after neck operation

Former Miss South Africa Suzette van der Merwe is recovering from a neck operation following months of back pain.

The NPA botched the case against Zuma, his legal counsel argues

The case against former president Jacob Zuma is a diabolic intersection between law and politics and the biased nature in which the NPA handled the case has framed Zuma in a manner that has painted him as a villain, leading to the court of public opi

Tech

Huawei is being locked out of Android – here’s what that means for South African users

Android is open-source software, which means Huawei could keep using it on devices – but without apps such as Google Maps or YouTube, and without access to the millions of other apps on the Play Store.

Green

Most people have no idea that this is the world's most poached animal

This powerful documentary film, Eye of the Pangolin, is the story of two men on a mission to get all four species of African pangolin on camera for the very first time.

MyNews24

Waiting in vain for Cyril to put the nation first

While he may well be trying his absolute best to balance the good ANC with the dark side of the movement, Cyril Ramaphosa is failing hopelessly at regaining the confidence of the nation.

health24

Iron deficient anaemia in infants: What are the recommended treatment options?

It might not be the most common condition in infants, but it’s important for parents to know the tell-tale signs of anaemia and how it can be treated.

Wheels24

The BMW i8 as an automobile sculpture: An artistic experiment by Thomas Scheibitz

Internationally renowned painter and sculptor Thomas Scheibitz redesigned the BMW i8 of his long-time friend Bernd Heusinger based on their continuous exchange - an independent experiment in form and colour.

W24

Celebrities brought all the drama to the 2019 Cannes Film Festival red carpet

A recap of standout looks from the weekend's Cannes Film Festival screenings, awards ceremonies and gala dinners.

Travel

Pink Loerie, Knysna Oysters and 127th Rastafari Earth Fest - the Garden Route is ideal for a winter mini-break

The Garden Route bursts with a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, perfect for travellers to turn into long weekend breaks.

Parent24

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans – careful nutrition planning is key

Can you follow a vegan diet and still meet specific nutrient requirements in pregnancy? Of course. But there are rules to follow to guide your food choices and ensure you and baby get the nutrients you need. This Australian study sets them out nicely, with a useful pregnancy sample menu to get you started.

Food24

The Queen always saves room for something sweet - here's what we'd serve if she came for tea

The nonagenarian's love of dessert just makes us lover her even more!

Careers24

Find your dream job faster with these 3 tips

Looking for a new job but don’t have much time on your hands? Here’s what you need to ensure that your search reaps results in no time.

Property24

Property sales soaring in Somerset West’s Sitari Country Estate

One of the fastest-selling estates in the Western Cape, Sitari offers idyllic country living with apartments from R1.5m and homes from under R3m.