South Africa

Four accused of extorting 'protection money' from Somali shopkeepers denied bail

Four men have been denied bail in a case involving the alleged extortion of protection money from Somali shopkeepers based in Delft, Cape Town.

Africa

21 killed in ethnic violence in Ethiopia

At least 21 people have been killed in two days of fighting between ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia, the state-affiliated Fana radio has reported,

World

Australia recognises west Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Australia now recognises west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Saturday, but a contentious embassy shift from Tel Aviv will not occur until a peace settlement is achieved.

Sport24

Busy day sees Le Clos, Van der Burgh advance in China

It was a busy morning for South African swimmers in the pool at the FINA Short-Course World Championships in Hangzhou, China.

Business

7 ways Nugent report wants 'Moyane-seized' SARS cleaned up

Fin24 takes a look at 7 of the key recommendations in the 200-page final Nugent Commission of Inquiry report, handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

These are South Africa’s most brutal trail runs

South Africa has some of the most brutal Comrades-distance trail running available.

Entertainment

Hollywood superstar Clint Eastwood’s 64-year-old ‘secret’ daughter revealed

A big night for veteran actor Clint Eastwood turned out to be a night of unintentional revelations when his secret 64-year-old daughter attended the premiere of his latest movie.

Socialism at the forefront of Numsa’s new political party

A socialist South Africa led by the working class - this is the vision of the of the newly registered political party, the Socialist Revolutionary Workers’ Party (SRWP).

Tech

This R425,000 rig is the craziest gaming setup we've ever seen

If you're into video games, Lewis Hilsenteger's setup is a dream come true – at a pretty expensive price.

Green

UN climate talks inch forward, appear headed for overtime

Efforts to agree on the fine print of the Paris climate accord drew closer, three years after the landmark agreement on curbing global warming, but negotiators remained deadlocked on the thorniest issues and appeared set for overtime.

MyNews24

Why the South African economy performs so poorly

There is a clear need for the government to change its approach in dealing with domestic and international business communities.

health24

This man was constipated for 22 years

A 22-year-old man has been constipated since birth. Doctors had to surgically remove part of his colon to offer him relief. We look at the condition he suffers from – Hirschsprung's disease.

Wheels24

Clarkson calls it quits on 'studio' shows, Subaru WRX becomes a chariot for a princess - Top motoring stories of the day

From SA Car of the Year finalists to a Subaru WRX being used a very special Matric-Ball ride, don't miss any of these cool motoring stories.

W24

A woman celebrates her boyfriend finally getting a divorce

“My boyfriend is getting divorced today. Whoever told you that bricks don’t work lied!!” says girlfriend in a jolly tweet.

Travel

The best time to book cheap flights to almost anywhere in the world

Get Going Insurance studied which times of day, week and year is the cheapest to fly.

Parent24

UPDATED: What is the minimum wage for domestic workers and nannies 2019?

Here are the minimum rates for domestic workers and nannies, valid from 3 December 2.

Food24

5 Do's and don'ts every Weber owner should know about

Read our Weber tips and then share yours to stand a chance to win a brand new Weber.

Careers24

It’s time to change the way you set your career goals

As the world of work evolves, so should the way ambitious professionals plan their careers.

Property24

11 chic homes and apartments in Durban for under R1.5m

If you’re dreaming of a balmy summer getaway in one of SA’s top holiday spots, take a look at these well-priced stylish homes and apartments in Durban…

Gaming

Artifact Review

As a Dota 2 and card game fan, I simply couldn’t wait to finally start playing Artifact on 28 November. It has been two weeks since I first booted up the game and I’ve put in several dozen hours. From those first moments, it was clear that Artifact was something different and hands-down the most …