South Africa

OVERVIEW: We can't rely on state to 'act in interests of landless people' - submission at land hearings

Parliamentary land hearings have continued and the Constitutional Review Committee heard further presentations, including those from BLF, the Orania Movement and the Afrikanerbond.

Africa

WATCH: Gambians use plastic waste to make beautiful artwork

Isatou Ceesay runs a plastic waste recycling project in Gambia creating products such as purses and jewelry.

World

WATCH: Aircraft crash-lands metres from popular Welsh beach

A small plane has crash-landed just metres from the shore at a popular Welsh beach.

Sport24

EXCLUSIVE: Another blow for CSA as Proteas Women lose major sponsorship

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has received another major blow with the news that the Proteas Women's team has lost its title sponsor.

Business

Discovery to bulk up as others fret over SA recession

Discovery, the insurer starting its own bank, will continue to invest in businesses in its main market, even as the economy grapples with a recession.

Jooste vs La Grange vs Wiese: Who is telling the truth about Steinhoff?

Markus Jooste' testimony in Parliament on Wednesday contradicted former Steinhoff CFO Ben le Grange’s testimony, as well as and former chairperson Christo Wiese's version of events.

Entertainment

PIC: Here’s your first official look at Brie Larson as Captain Marvel

Brie Larson's Captain Marvel is on the cover of Entertainment Weekly’s latest issue.

Fatal fire: Union reps warned about Joburg building years ago

The building that went up in flames in the Joburg city centre on Wednesday had been identified as a fire hazard years ago – but the union reps who reported it were dismissed.

Tech

MTN may get naira refund by paying the $8.1bn Nigeria demands

The SA telecoms group may receive a naira-denominated refund if it returns the $8.1bn that the Nigeria Central Bank says was illegally taken out of the country.

Green

This tiny Alaskan village is the best spot to see polar bears in the wild because of melting ice

A tiny Alaska Native village has experienced a boom in tourism in recent years as polar bears spend more time on land than on diminishing Arctic sea ice.

MyNews24

Are we heading towards cybersecurity Armageddon in SA?

One of the biggest cybersecurity problems in South Africa is a feeble awareness among our workforce, including all level managers, and citizens.

health24

Start exercising or you lose R30 a day – would you do it?

What would it take to get you to exercise?

Wheels24

Provisional 2019 MotoGP race calendar announced

With seven races left on the 2018 MotoGP world championship calendar next year's provisional calendar has been published.

W24

PICS: Showstopping red carpet looks from this year's Venice Film Festival

The stars keep bringing their A-list style to one of the biggest celebrations of cinema in Hollywood's calendar.

Travel

WATCH: How the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin became a symbol of unification

The Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of both Germany's division and eventual reunification. "The Gate" museum traces its turbulent history in a fascinating multi-media show.

Parent24

9-year-old Joburg boy writes book after being bullied in school

“I thought by writing a book I could help other kids who are going through the same thing.”

Food24

Cast iron: the essential pan missing from your kitchen

The iconic potjie pot introduces her indoor cousin - the multi purpose, cast iron frying pan

Careers24

Young, Unemployed, and Interested in Digital Problem Solving?

Java Launch: The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) recently launched the latest of their Tech Skills and Job-Readiness Programmes for previously disadvantaged South African youth interested in a future coding or software development career.

Property24

Show house tips: 6 things that distract buyers

Selling your property means you have to put your home’s ‘best foot forward’. Here's how to get the results you want when putting your house on show...

Gaming

Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 Review – Caught Offside

A lack of big licences as well as new features and multiplayer issues pushes PES 2019 into an offside position