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South Africa
At last, Ma Rosey can feed the 30 children in her care
A roomful of toddlers bursts into a chant, "Eating time! Eating time!", as pots of yoghurt are handed to each. Then each child is given a spoon and little heads are...
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Wednesday's weather: Fine to warm for most of SA, but light rain expected in at least two provinces
Good News: Shining a light on the bold, brave, glass-half-full people keeping SA going
Double dose: Pietermaritzburg twins graduate as medical doctors with some inspiration from mom
Business
Tshwane won't rule out nuclear as it works to beef up independent power
As part of its plans to add 1 000MW of independent power by 2026, the City of Tshwane plans to lease two of its mothballed coal power stations and also has not ruled...
The A to Z of Amazon's brand-new South African marketplace - what you need to know
Business brief | Kore Potash joins the A2X; Oil majors report profit slump
ESKOM UPDATES | After more than a month, load shedding remains suspended
Boeing probed in US over possible falsified records on 787
Sport
All's well that ends well for misfiring Stormers? Be average now, win later, reckons Brits
John Dobson's charges have been inconsistent this season, but Schalk Brits argues that he'd rather take a misfiring regular reason if it means the Stormers get it...
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Hollie Davidson of Scotland set to become first woman to referee a Springbok Test
Courtnae Paul: The South African breakdancer chasing the Olympics stage in Paris
A floundering Dutchman and a dark place as Manchester United break wrong kind of records
Entertainment
Harriet Manamela shares heartfelt thanks post-surgery and cheers Florence Masebe's Skeem Saam debut
Harriet Manamela expressed her gratitude following hip surgery and warmly passed the Skeem Saam baton to Florence Masebe, who replaces her while she recuperates.
A year of triumph and trials: King Charles marks first coronation anniversary amid health battle
'It wasn't drugs': Costa Titch's mom vindicated as pathologists reveal rapper's true cause of death
Happy birthday, Archie! Little prince celebrates his fifth birthday
PHOTOS | The Masked Singer SA: From a UFC champ to an RHOD star, all the stunning reveals so far
World
Vladimir Putin sworn in for new term in ceremony boycotted by the West amid nuclear tensions
President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term on Tuesday at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and other Western countries.
DEVELOPING | Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal 'gaps can be closed', US says
Russia threatens Britain with attack after UK okays Ukraine strikes within Russia
Indian PM Modi says he does not oppose Islam, Muslims as election campaign heats up
'Where can we go?': Israel's Rafah evacuation order sparks global alarm
Africa
Chad vote counting begins after tense first Sahel presidential poll since coups
Chad will be the first coup-hit Sahel country to reestablish a non-military government if the election succeeds, but it remained tense on Monday.
Botswana official slams 'fugitive' former president Ian Khama's attempt to extend proxy chieftaincy
SA-led SAMIDRC announces operation to push back M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Kenya floods death toll at 228, and now it fears cholera
Kenyan agriculture minister faces axing over 'fake fertiliser'
Arts + Culture
'I always love a challenge': Shannon Esra on one-woman play My Left Breast
Shannon Esra is stripping what she's been popularly known for (acting on TV) to star in the internationally acclaimed one-woman play My Left Breast, making its South...
From Cosplay crowns to KidsCon fun: Inside Comic Con 2024's pop culture explosion
Global Citizen 2024: 'Message Architect' Thami Nkadimeng leads SA's voice across the world
Tarantino abandons his tenth film – five other times Hollywood giants cancelled big projects
From quiet pub to Swiftie shrine: How The Black Dog in the UK became a pop pilgrim's paradise
Relationships
OPINION | The 'trad wife' phenomenon: Is the return of traditional homemaking worth embracing?
Bashiera Parker takes a deep dive into the trending "trad wife" lifestyle, highlighting its return to traditional gender roles and its implications for women's rights...
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
Op-ed: Divorce mediation decoded and the three reality checks of 'consciously uncoupling'
Situationship gone sour? How to embrace the hurt and craft a comeback from sorrow to self-love
The rise of Momfluencer mania: When did we start needing marketing pros to celebrate turning two?
Motoring
Stuart Johnston | Roaring 'oldies' still the best: Classic Car Friday at Knysna's Simola Hillclimb
Stuart Johnson recounts the thrill of classic cars, from roaring Cosworths to sleek Porsches, at Knysna's 14th Simola Hillclimb.
The American tool that helps make BMW's in-line six engines so good
A new age of digital dashboards: Are traditional instrument clusters fading into auto history?
Time-saving words your mechanic wishes you knew - car lingo every non-petrol head could use
Toyota's RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be the best family car we can't buy (yet) in SA
Wellness
LIVE BY DESIGN | What do you think is a good death?
Live by Design is a weekly News24 column by Dr Helena Dolny and Mapi Mhlangu on mortality and the conversations around it.
Lessons in late motherhood: Cameron Diaz's journey at 51 sparks conversation on pregnancy after 35
SA's noodle dilemma: Are we compromising health for convenience? Insights from a local dietician
Halle Berry confronts stigma around menopause
Wendy Gumede on being her 'own biggest supporter' when dealing with imposter syndrome
Books
'Pithy and clean': Why readers (and writers) keep going back to the short story
Author Sally Cranswick explores the timeless allure of short stories, celebrating their power and presence at the Franschhoek Literary Festival.
REVIEW | Layers of love and marriage: Shubnum Khan's Onion Tears republished 13 years after debut
From lies to policy to mob justice: Key SA non-fiction works in the bookshops now
Paul Auster: Celebrated narrator of noirish New York and literary icon has died
'People were hungry for change': Saving South Africa is News24's Book of the Month for May
Wine
NEW RELEASES | A new era at Gabriëlskloof: The release of their first Bot River Chenin Blanc
Peter-Allan Finlayson celebrates 10 years as cellarmaster and now part-owner of Bot River estate, Gabriëlskloof.
WINE 101 | The many faces of South African Sauvignon Blanc
WINE BUSINESS | Of the Birds and the Bees: Moedi Wines
Inside Africa's best vineyard: Lunch at Creation
NEW OLD RELEASES | De Trafford: The Anatomy of a 10-Year-Old Wine
Travel
Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance
Guests and day visitors to one of South Africa’s most popular water theme parks, the Valley of Waves at Sun City Resort in the North West, are advised to get their...
Paarl's secret paradise: Brookdale Estate's transformation from overgrown farm to wine wonderland
Retirement at sea: SA couple builds yacht for global adventure
New low-cost airline to fly direct from UK to Cape Town - here's how fares compare to BA and Virgin
Travelstart launches new members-only app: Here’s how its perks and benefits stack up
Food
French flavours, Afro-Mediterranean menus: Joburg adds new gastronomic gems to its culinary crown
Explore Joburg's culinary landscape as we unveil 3 new additions: the French flair of Keystone Bistro, the innovative Sec, and the Afro-Mediterranean fusion at Azur By...
5 cosy one-pot dinners for easy clean-up
Taste tomorrow: a forecast for the South African hospitality industry
It’s all in the label: What to look for when buying baby food
From pantry to freezer staples to snacks, new products we’re excited to try
City Press
Lebeya too old for Hawks job, forensic investigator argues in court application
The forensic investigator has dragged Cele, Lebeya and Parliament to court, challenging the retention of the top cop beyond his retirement age.
Less diesel, more renewables and help from Kusile | How Eskom is keeping the lights on
IEC says it won't get involved in MKP power struggle, recognises Zuma as registered party leader
Push to have Ancestor’s Day officially recognised as another public holiday gains momentum
RAF says it has been abused by fraudulent claims, particularly from foreigners
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Property24
Autumn cleaning hacks: Here’s how you do it
Preparing your home for winter is typically associated with cleaning the gutters and checking the roof for leaks (if you’re in a winter rainfall area), which then...
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