THURSDAY, 02 JANUARY 2025, 16:12
Top Stories
Justin Baldoni, along with nine additional plaintiffs, including the film producers and publicists, is suing The New York Times for $250 million.
Top Stories
AI is transforming daily life, and South Africa’s iStore is teaching people to use it responsibly as environmental concerns about its energy demands rise.
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Western Cape police have arrested 10 people for public violence after an attack on a police officer at Fish Hoek beach on New Year’s Day.
Top Stories
For the 2025 edition of the world’s toughest motorsport event, Toyota Gazoo Racing SA will field a four-car team driven by four South African drivers.
South Africa
Hospital personnel informed the police and a murder case docket was registered.
South Africa
In three years we are sitting with 2 957 reported cases and that means we have got a serious problem
South Africa
The fire completely gutted the National Assembly and badly damaged adjacent buildings.
South Africa
‘Broken family structures are the biggest contributors to the high number of teenage pregnancies.’
World
The attack in New Orleans left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured. Here’s what we know so far about the driver who plowed through the crowd. And, Amazon workers return to the office.
World
The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.
World
CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.
World
A former ISIS fighter who fought alongside rebels to topple former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad says he will turn against the new Syrian leadership if strict Islamic rule is not imposed.
Africa
Zambians mourn Dandy Krazy, who has died in hospital after being involved in a traffic collision.
Africa
A Congolese military tribunal has sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and cowardice in what military authorities said was a drive to improve army discipline after territo
Africa
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa’s sporting calendar for 2025.
Africa
Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October’s disputed election.
Business
Business
Rail managers who are RMT union members are locked in a row over rest day working.
Business
The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.
Business
Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to South Africa’s first minister of education, Professor Sibusiso Bengu, who died this week at the age of 90.
Politics
The Land Reform and Rural Development Minister says the AmaZulu King acted beyond his powers.
Politics
Dr Mbanjwa has been immediately removed as Chief Whip.
Politics
The Department of Basic Education says it has recovered an overpayment of more than R21 million.
Sport
Looking ahead to a new Springbok rugby season, starting in July, here are the dates to note when they will be back in action.
Sport
As a new year dawns, and with an action-packed 2025 rugby season ahead of us, what is your one big wish for the Springboks and local teams?
Sport
The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist Agnes Keleti dies at the age of 103.
Sport
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic played France’s Gael Monfils for the 20th time in his third-round match at the Brisbane International on Thursday.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Professor Sibusiso Bengu, the democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Education, who has passed away at the age of 90.
Education
Arlene Holmes-Henderson wants all children in UK to have equal access to classical education
“My business school colleagues tell me that it’s not called levelling up any more, it’s rebalancing,” says Arlene Holmes-Henderson, a Durham University professor. “I think it’s just doing the right thing.”
Holmes-Henderson is discussing her mission to help fix a problem many people don’t know or think...
Education
[The Herald] Conrad Mupesa — Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Belarus, Ignatius Mudzimba, along with his family, has initiated the TaSaFA Scholarship programme to assist vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Mhangura.
Education
[Vanguard] ·Says teachers ill-equipped to impact students adequately
Lifestyle
Salma Hayek’s casting photo from the 1990s recently went viral on social media, with fans praising her timeless beauty.
Lifestyle
Rihanna faced heavy criticism after a karaoke performance in New York City, she sang her hit ‘Needed Me’ at the Girls Love Karaoke event.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Wicked has become the highest-grossing stage musical adaptation ever, with an estimated global total of around R 7.5 billion.
Entertainment
Entertainment
In 2024 Siya and Rachel Koilisi announced their separation, but promised to remain committed to raising their kids
Entertainment
Entertainment
To usher in the new year, fans gathered at the Ekurhuleni New Years Gardens event which was held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Tuesday.
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Science/Tech
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.
Science/Tech
Studies using new brain-mapping and wearable devices have shown that unstimulating urban architecture can harm residents’ health, leading to increased rates of depression, cancer and diabetes. Research projects across Europe and North America, including the EU-funded eMOTIONAL Cities project and studies at the University of Waterloo’s Urban Realities Laboratory, are measuring people’s...
Science/Tech
Bidorbuy has had some interesting listings over the years ranging from an undecided voter to a 500 kilogram chocolate painting.
Science/Tech
Annual event of bright blue fireballs best seen in northern hemisphere and will peak late on Friday night
While fireworks are a traditional way to welcome the new year, a natural phenomenon will be lighting up the sky this weekend as the annual Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak.
Taking its name from a now obsolete constellation known as Quadrans Muralis, the event is best viewed in the...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Newly uncovered application for the name Hilux Travo in Thailand has ignited speculation that the now decade-old current Hilux will be succeeded within the next 12 months.
Motoring
SUV rivals fellow Chinese cars Haval Jolion and Cherry Tiggo as well as Toyota Corolla Cross.
Health
Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives?
Health
Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.
Health
We asked researchers, couples counselors and sex therapists for some simple strategies to strengthen your romantic relationship in 2025.
Health
Mikayla Beames was diagnosed with brain cancer aged four and has since raised thousands for charity.
Nature
After spending 20 years at Eskom, Mandy Rambharos became the CEO of Verra, one of the world’s largest carbon registries. Rambharos sat down with News24 about her career in sustainability.
Nature
Some of the findings this year could make us healthier, while others expand the outer limits of our knowledge of the universe.
Nature
The quantity and complexity of commercial wildlife trade laws has grown globally over the past century. A new study examines wildlife trade laws in 11 countries and finds that a country’s Global Biodiversity Index does not correlate with the extent of its legislation that addresses the trade in wildlife. The authors spoke with The Conversation Africa about their South Africa-specific findings.
Nature
Recent natural disasters in SA demonstrate the magnitude of the climate crisis and therefore the urgent need to intensify efforts to fight climate change, says Nozipho Bhengu.