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Adriaan Basson | Could the ANC and DA fix Johannesburg for the good of the people?
In deep water: Public Protector steps in amid concern SA's taps may run dry
Griquas and co shrug off franchises' brewing Currie Cup player welfare battle
Lightning strike trips Eikenhof pump station again
Judge takes hard line against Stalingrad tactics in Lottery saga
Life
South Africa
Western Cape cops boost their numbers with additional forces after deadly Cape Town weekend
A spate of shootings in Cape Town over the weekend has prompted Western Cape police to boost their numbers with deployments to "some parts of the Cape Flats".
The tale of 2 confession statements into the murder of Senzo Meyiwa
'Irresponsible': Western Cape DA wants to know how govt will fund R16bn BELA Bill
Diepkloof Hostel: Blame game between Gauteng govt and City of Joburg as residents live in squalor
As Electoral Court to hear if MK Party can contest elections, it says only ballot will decide fate
Business
Here's how long it will take for the internet in SA to be fully functional again
It will be a matter of months before all the damaged subsea cable internet infrastructure connecting South Africa to the rest of the world are fully repaired,...
'Really big and transformational deal': JSE turns to Amazon for tech upgrade
OUTsurance to deploy another R1.2bn to Irish venture
Implats’ Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs
News24 Business Awards 2024: All the winners
Sport
Mokwena juggles pleasing Broos as Sundowns' Bafana stars take strain
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena has affirmed the club's unwavering commitment to the "national team agenda" despite the toll it may take on players in the...
Struggling Sharks, SA Sevens get Rassie backing: 'Not one person's fault'
LIVE | 2024 Cape Epic: Stage 2
Loyal Libbie fulfils status as pioneering star of 'snowballing' SA women's rugby
Ex-NHL player Konstantin Koltsov, boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, dies at 42
Entertainment
'Tyla has always been an overachiever': Proud parents react to songbird's SA Style Award win
South African musician and Grammy winner Tyla Seethal has added another feather to her cap after scooping the Most Stylish Performing Artist in Music award at the 2024...
Smiling Kate captured alongside Prince William in new video a week after photo-editing scandal
Eric Nam: the outsider who became a K-Pop star
From Bonang's metallic glam to Lasizwe's futuristic chic – Fashion hits at 2024 SA Style Awards
'Such a special thing': GoodLuck's Juliet Harding, Ben Peters have gender reveal at concert
World
UN says famine imminent in north Gaza, an 'unprecedented' crisis
Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May unless there is urgent intervention, a United...
DEVELOPING | US military says it destroys Houthi missiles and drones
Biden summons Israeli team in bid to avoid 'major ground operation' in Rafah
Attention-seeking South Africa is trying to give Hamas an edge, Israel tells ICJ
Donald Trump can't raise R8.8 billion to appeal New York case, his lawyers say
Africa
Kenya pushes for opposition leader Odinga to take up AU Commission chair job next year
Kenya has chosen opposition leader Raila Odinga to challenge for the African Union Commission chairperson's job, which will be vacant in February next year.
UN troops wounded as fighting flares in DRC
Gambian parliament in vote to lift ban on female genital mutilation
South Sudan schools close due to extreme heatwave
UN says 5 million at risk of starvation in Sudan
Arts + Culture
2024 Fleur Du Cap awards honour the best of local theatre - here all the winners
The 59th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards took place on 17 March 2024 at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch, Cape Town.
Abdullah Ibrahim: South Africa’s master pianist is going on a world tour at 90
PHOTOS | Desert X AlUla an immersive art exhibition in the heart of the Saudi Arabian desert
Special honours and nominees: SA's best in theatre honoured at 'sought-after' Fleur du Cap awards
Growing the global arts scene and other key takeaways from the AlUla Future Culture Summit
Relationships
Do you look at your labia? How self-exploration can help your health and sex life
Have you explored your body intimately and realised what kind of touch feels good to you? Do you feel intimately connected to your body and feel good about it? Do you...
Keep, sell, donate or repurpose: What women do with their ex-cessories
'I put my career on hold': Shakira shares the sacrifices she made for Gerard Piqué
'Wooden beds are a no-no': South Africans get personal about plus-size sex
Lindsay Lohan talks postpartum body pressure and tells other moms to give themselves time
Motoring
REVIEW | Why the Land Rover Defender defines off-road, luxury and space
Land Rover turned the original concept of the Defender on its head when it launched the current Defender four years ago. Gone is the basic, utilitarian concept,...
Toyota and Ford: This is South Africa's most sold car brand and vehicle model
A professional at work: The W204 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG on the limit
The Ford driving skills course every South African motorist should do
Remembering the greatest car designer: Marcello Gandini (1938-2024)
Wellness
LIVE BY DESIGN | Milestone of Healing: Forgetting my mother's birthday... and remembering her...
Live by Design is a weekly News24 column by Dr Helena Dolny and Mapi Mhlangu on mortality and the conversations around it.
Is it possible to cancel your 'sleep debt' with weekend naps? Experts put idea to bed
Obesity and HIV: Semaglutide should be rolled out in SA, says Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana
OPINION | To end TB, we need to provide vulnerable people with food
Making significant strides: How TikTok sub-community brought US high-heel walking coach to SA
Books
EXCERPT | When Ace was left out in the cold: Is the Party Over? by Oscar van Heerden
In this excerpt, Oscar Van Heerden, one of South Africa's foremost political analysts, describes the marginalisation of disgraced former Free State premier Ace Magashule.
'Event of the year': Franschhoek Literary Festival announces highly-anticipated programme
WATCH | Book of the Month: Power and Faith author Pontsho Pilane on repressive religion
Literary legacies, gender issues: Here's what to expect from this year's Time of the Writer festival
EXCERPT | Why We Kill: Mob violence, vigilantism and a strange case of 'the John Wick of Mamelodi'
Wine
NEW RELEASES | Alsace to Cape South Coast and Voor Paardeberg: The wines of Julien and Sophie Schaal
French winemakers Julien and Sophie Schaal make six Grand Cru Alsace Rieslings to great international acclaim and have been making South African wines from the Cape...
WINE 101 EVENTS | A Southern Rhône Masterclass with Edouard Labeye and SASA's wine auction
DGB awarded third consecutive 'Best South African producer' at MUNDUS VINI Spring Tasting 2024
Colmant Cap Classique Winery sold
FEATURE | Fuselage Wines: A bit of exhilaration on an Antonov AN-2 with the Morkels of Diemerskraal
Travel
We found SA’s cheapest airlines for last-minute trips, and one charging R7k for a local flight
Last-minute airfares on South Africa's airlines usually cost double - with some charging roughly what you'll pay for a return trip to London (with a little more...
The Capital’s new Cape Town hotel is an urban oasis with underground spa and epic views
Car ban in Paris sees bicycle usage double since 2022 – report
Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras amid privacy concerns
A car-free Eiffel Tower zone? Why Paris mayor is facing major pushback against greening up the city
City Press
Indian pilot trainees left stranded after getting R1m grant to train in SA
Foreign students, who came to South Africa on a bank loan with promises to obtain their commercial flying qualifications, have been left high and dry.
Joshlin's 'albino look' put her in demand with sangomas, says mother's employer
Watch | Mmusi Maimane: 'All I need is two million votes'
Sick twins languish in a shack as mayor claims R700k in donations for their house 'belongs to ANC'
‘ANC lists were manipulated’ before submission to IEC, claim provincial execs
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Careers24
Leveraging AI to Boost Your Job Prospects: A Guide for Modern Job Seekers
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Before You Quit: Key Considerations for a Graceful Exit
The Smart Work Manifesto: 8 Strategies for Amplifying Your Productivity Without Burning Out
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Property24
The value of a good lease agreement
As a landlord, renting out your property can be an excellent source of income, but it also comes with a degree of risk. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to have a...
Modern bathroom ideas to upgrade your space
Debunking common misperceptions: 7 factors that don't affect your home's value
Investing in success - 10 habits of successful property investors
A guide to inspections for landlords and tenants
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