South Africa

Solidarity slams Unisa's affirmative action plan, wants Labour department to intervene

The trade union argues that the promotion criteria raises an insurmountable obstacle for all individuals not from the designated group and has asked that Unisa revisit the decision and that the Department of Labour intervene in this "contravention of the Employment Equity Act".

Africa

Zimbabwe miners told to pay utility bills in foreign currency

Mining companies in Zimbabwe will have to use foreign currency to pay for power but can make their own arrangements for imports from foreign suppliers, the country’s energy minister said.

World

After all the chocolates and mussels were eaten, the new rulers of Europe emerged

Who are EU nominees Ursula von der Leyen, Christine Lagarde, Charles Michel and Josep Borrell?

Sport24

SA women's water polo side crash to rivals New Zealand

The SA women's water polo team was better, but still no match for rivals New Zealand in their second match at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju.

Business

State approves Tormin’s massive West Coast mining expansion

Government has given Australian-owned Tormin mine the go-ahead to vastly expand its current extraction of mineral sands on ten additional West Coast beaches and on an inland strip of old beach adjoining the existing mine near Lutzville.

Boris Johnson is considering shutting down the UK Parliament for 2 weeks to force through a no-deal Brexit

Boris Johnson's campaign team is considering a plan to shut down the UK Parliament in October in order to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Entertainment

Confirmed: South African music legend Johnny Clegg (66) dies

After a long battle with pancreatic cancer the prolific musician has died.

This mud school is a disaster waiting to happen but government ignores pleas for help

Children are forced to learn in buildings made from mud and sticks at Lower Ntlaza Junior Primary School near Libode in the Eastern Cape.

Tech

Apple is reportedly investigating after an 11-year-old girl says an iPhone 6 exploded in her hands

Kayla Ramos was playing on her iPhone 6 in her sister's bedroom in Bakersfield, California, when she noticed sparks coming off the device.

Green

WATCH: Tennessee cops say flushing drugs could spawn 'Meth-Gators'

Police in Tennessee are asking residents not to toss drugs down the toilet, saying it could lead to "meth-gators" and stoned waterfowl.

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health24

3-year-old Gauteng toddler’s miraculous recovery after heart stops for 20 minutes

It’s every parent’s nightmare – finding the lifeless body of your child floating in the pool.

Wheels24

WATCH: These epic unloading car fails will make you cringe and eat your pants

Every now and then common sense seems to fail mankind, more so when it comes to the challenging task of loading or unloading expensive vehicles. Take a look how things can go horribly wrong.

W24

The Lion King’s Florence Kasumba stuns in David Tlale at movie’s London premiere

This marks the second time Florence Kasumba walks down the red carpet of a major movie premiere in David Tlale.

Travel

WATCH: 4 Spots to discover on the Garden Route that won't stretch your budget

You may think you've seen all there is to see on South Africa's Garden Route, but one or all of these spots may have eluded your previous road trip itineraries.

Parent24

Skeem Saam’s Pebetsi Matlaila on her daughter being fat-shamed: “I am livid”

Pebetsi's six-year-old was fat shamed while they were out shopping.

Food24

Kitchen confidence: Risotto 101 – Master this classic rice dish without breaking a sweat

Always been too afraid to attempt making risotto? Don't be! Jess Spiro is here to hold your hand through the process while offering stellar tips along the way.

Careers24

When should you really schedule that job interview?

Mornings or afternoons, first or last: when should you really schedule that job interview? Time matters more than you think

Property24

Easy and stylish ways to bring nature into your home

Houseplants are a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature indoors and add a relaxing, calm element to your living spaces. Here’s how…