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ANC in 'secret' talks with other parties to take control of Tshwane

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The ANC says while it is continuing to negotiate with other parties over the control of the City of Tshwane, it will only reveal details of the talks once a deal has been reached.

Business

African airlines set to make almost R3bn loss in 2020

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African airlines continue to suffer due to high costs and are projected to show a loss of $200m next year, according to the International Air Transport Association.

South Africa

Ousting Mkhwebane: Modise to consider DA request in the new year

2019-12-11 20:34

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise will consider the DA's request and draft a substantive motion for the removal of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

Business

Solly Moeng: Dear Eskom, can you generate goodwill along with some additional power?

2019-12-12 05:00

There is no room for a 'winner takes all' mentality in South Africa if its economy is to recover, writes Solly Moeng.

Deep in the heart of Eskom: Union tells of long hours, plummeting morale

South Africa

Court reprimands shop owner who denied access to wheelchair-bound child

41 minutes ago

A magistrate of the Equality Court, sitting in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, has reprimanded the owner of a superette in Woodlands for "wasting the court's time" and failing to see the "seriousness" of the complaint against him.

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South Africa

ANC on load shedding: 'We are the governing party, we cannot afford to be fugitives on accountability'

2019-12-11 19:07

The ANC wants the government to take swift action to improve the condition of state-owned entities and address rolling blackouts that have hit the country as Eskom struggles with capacity.

South Africa

Bail hearing of 7 suspects arrested for alleged human trafficking kicks off

2019-12-11 23:15

The bail hearing of seven South Africans busted for allegedly running a human trafficking syndicate has kicked off in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court.

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South Africa

POWER UPDATE: Load shedding to end at 11pm, restart at 9am on Thurs

2019-12-11 06:00

The utility says no load shedding will be required overnight.

Africa

On brink of 'man-made' starvation, Zimbabweans struggling to cope

2019-12-11 22:02

Zimbabwe is in the grip of its worst economic crisis in 10 years, with inflation soaring to 300 % and the population suffering fuel shortages, power rationing and currency woes.

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World

The world's first electric commercial airplane just completed a test flight

2019-12-11 21:31

Harbour Air's all-electric ePlane successfully flew across the Fraser River in Canada on December 10.

Sport24

Graeme Smith agrees to CSA Director of Cricket role

2019-12-11 15:19

Former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith has signed a contract with Cricket South Africa to become the organisation's temporary Director of Cricket.

Business

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African airlines continue to suffer due to high costs and are projected to show a loss of $200m next year, according to the International Air Transport Association.

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The world's first electric commercial airplane just completed a test flight

2019-12-11 21:15

Harbour Air's all-electric ePlane successfully flew across the Fraser River in Canada on December 10.

Entertainment

Breakout star on her role in risque new comedy 'Pure': 'It felt weird looking at a group of naked people'

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We spoke to breakout star Charly Clive about her new series, 'Pure'.

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Load shedding forces matric exam markers to relieve themselves under trees

2019-12-12 01:54

Load shedding by Eskom has had a dire impact on Department of Basic Education officials marking matric exam papers.

Tech

Sony just gave us a detailed look at what's coming to the PlayStation 4 in early 2020

2019-12-11 13:41

The PlayStation 5 is due out next year, but we've still got a year's worth of PlayStation 4 games to look forward to.

Green

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time 2019 person of the year

2019-12-11 16:29

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who became the voice of conscience for a generation facing the climate change emergency, has been named as Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year.

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Voices

EDITORIAL: 'Shocked' Ramaphosa can no longer dither on hard Eskom decisions

2019-12-11 16:32

Ramaphosa must allow self-generation by mines and private companies as a matter of urgency.

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French court rules mom has no right to grandkids

The European Court of Human Rights has denied a deceased man's final wish.

How to avoid stained teeth when you enjoy red wine

Drinking red wine could be a triple threat to your teeth's whiteness.

DRIVEN: Hyundai's T-Cross killer

Hyundai has launched its funky new Venue compact SUV.

All the 2020 Golden Globe nominations

See a full list of all the nominees here.

Zozibini Tunzi on being crowned Miss Universe

‘A woman who looks like me was never considered to be beautiful'

Tourists get stuck on top of Table Mountain as load shedding hits Cape Town

As load shedding hits Africa's top attraction.

health24

Could MS have links to the herpes virus?

The findings of Swedish researchers suggest that a herpes virus may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis.

Wheels24

WATCH | #LH44VR46 test: Did Lewis Hamilton crash Valentino's MotoGP bike?

Lewis Hamilton may have crashed Valentino Rossi's MotoGP bike at the Valencia circuit this week.

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W24

OPINION: Zozibini Tunzi has left the door open for all of us to walk through

Young girls learn very early in life that they cannot (and should not) think for themselves and instead, conform to society, try not to do the things that boys do and never be the "head", always the necks, writes Nthabi Nhlapo.

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Travel

WATCH | From a lion family-outing to the 'beach' to the ultimate rhino charge

Relaxing in the bush is always a nice idea. Though, there has been some intense moments in the bush this year as well.

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Parent24

WATCH: Graphic moment woman gives birth alone in jail cell - 'Nobody cared'

Despite alerting staff of her contractions in the early hours, Diana Sanchez was left without medical treatment or pain relief for 5 hours, and was taken to hospital only 30 minutes after her son was born.

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Home buying jargon

Feel like you need an interpreter to translate your offer to purchase? Don’t know the difference between a mortgagee and a mortgagor? We’ve taken the confusion out!

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The skills you’ll need to future-proof your career - and not be replaced by robots

A lot of skills will become obsolete in the future with new programmes and machines taking over what we as humans use to master.

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Food24

Baking hacks: How to make your own homemade pre-mix

We're all for hassle-free baking! Follow The Kate Tin's baking hacks for easy, fuss-free and delicious results with homemade baking premixes!

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Careers24

Significant decline in available jobs online

The recruitment landscape in South Africa continues to show signs of pressure according insights from Careers24, one of South Africa’s leading job boards.