National News

News24

Woman shot dead at Joburg shopping centre

19 Jan 2020 - 22:03:21

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters a search is underway for the unknown suspects. Source

National News

News24

WATCH | 'Joburg' speedster cruises highway at more than 300km/h

19 Jan 2020 - 21:57:08

A video of a driver apparently clocking over 300km/h on a public highway had social media abuzz on Sunday. Source

National News

News24

SANParks ranger fired over social media activity, not over drowning concerns

19 Jan 2020 - 21:56:37

SANParks has denied that it fired an employee for alleging that mismanagement of a dam in the Table Mountain National Park was leading to drownings, saying it was actually his 'malicious' statements on social media over the matter that got him sacked. Source

National News

News24

Your weather update: A cool to warm Monday set for SA

19 Jan 2020 - 19:20:58

It will be a cool to warm day across the country on Monday, with rainfall predicted for the interior, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

National News

News24

Deadly start to 2020 for mine workers - AMCU

19 Jan 2020 - 17:51:14

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union says it is saddened by a 'tragic start to 2020' as three mine workers died while on duty last week. Source

National News

EWN

ANC describes NEC lekgotla as one of the best it’s ever had

19 Jan 2020 - 17:46:44

Top of the agenda was the state and the future of Eskom and the South African Airways (SAA) as well as the amendment to Section 25 that deals with expropriation of land without compensation. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Pali Lehohla full speech at Karabo Centre

19 Jan 2020 - 20:00:00

Pali Lehohla : Speech given at the Karabo Centre for maths, science and commerce in Vosloorus Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

SA supermodel Thando Hopa to address WEF

19 Jan 2020 - 17:02:41

Supermodel and albinism activist Thando Hopa has been selected as one of three global change-makers to address delegates at WEF in Davos. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Africa’s first win at top international business school competition

19 Jan 2020 - 15:00:00

The UCT Graduate School of Business in Cape Town has garnered another international accolade. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Nigeria: 17 Soldiers Killed, Several Abducted in Battle With Boko Haram

20 Jan 2020 - 00:56:50

[This Day] Maiduguri -Not less than 17 soldiers were killed in confrontations between the military and Boko Haram insurgents along Bama-Gwoza road weekend. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

South Africa: Uganda Airlines All Set to Fly to Johannesburg Soon

20 Jan 2020 - 00:54:25

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -Uganda's national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has made it official that it will unveil direct flights to Johannesburg, South Africa, soon. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Rwanda: Kagame to Attend UK-Africa Investment Summit

20 Jan 2020 - 00:52:42

[New Times] President Paul Kagame is expected in London for the UK-Africa Investment Summit that starts on Monday, which will be hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Source

Sport

Sport24

India to persist with Rahul as wicketkeeper, says Kohli

19 Jan 2020 - 21:41:14

India skipper Virat Kohli says he will persist with KL Rahul as wicketkeeper to lend balance to his side's batting. Source

Sport

Sport24

Saracens coach admits 'end of an era' after relegation punishment

19 Jan 2020 - 21:24:38

European champions Saracens were facing the "end of an era" on Sunday after accepting their stunning relegation from the English Premiership. Source

Sport

Sport24

'Blame me,' Boucher takes responsibility for Proteas' struggles

19 Jan 2020 - 21:00:27

Head coach Mark Boucher says he takes full responsibility for the Proteas' struggles in their ongoing series against England. Source

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

WATCH: Alphabet's public market cap tops $1trn

17 Jan 2020 - 10:29:53

The public market capitalisation of Google parent Alphabet topped the $1trn mark shortly before the close of trading on Thursday, making it the fourth S&P 500 component to top the lofty level. Source

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

MTN appoints new South Sudan CEO, but Cameroon chief resigns

16 Jan 2020 - 19:15:09

Gordian Kyomukama has been appointed new MTN South Sudan CEO, effective 21 January 2020, the group announced on Thursday. Source

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

Telkom plans to cut 3 000 jobs

15 Jan 2020 - 19:53:10

Telkom has issued a notice to cut as many as 3 000 jobs - nearly a third of its workforce - across multiple departments, as the company looks to streamline its operations amid falling earnings and changing market conditions. Source

World

BBC World

Iran plane crash: Ukrainian victims of jet's downing repatriated

19 Jan 2020 - 20:35:41

The bodies of 11 Ukrainians are repatriated after their plane was shot down in Iran last week. Source

World

BBC World

Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó defies travel ban for meeting in Colombia

19 Jan 2020 - 20:27:24

The opposition leader is expected to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Colombia. Source

World

BBC World

Isabel dos Santos: Africa's richest woman 'ripped off Angola'

19 Jan 2020 - 20:07:19

Leaked documents reveal how Isabel dos Santos made her fortune through exploitation and corruption. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

Dutch Dakar biker Edwin Straver still in critical condition

18 Jan 2020 - 19:15:50

Dutch motorcyclist Edwin Straver remains in critical condition in a Riyadh hospital after crashing his KTM 450 at the Dakar rally last Thursday. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

#Dakar2020 | Honda's Ricky Brabec breaks KTM's stranglehold with solid victory in Bike category

17 Jan 2020 - 17:00:05

Ricky Brabec became the first-ever American winner of the Dakar motorcycle category, ending KTM’s 18-year domination of the grueling event. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

WATCH | Brad Binder's incredible rise to motorsport stardom

17 Jan 2020 - 11:23:40

South African motorcycle rider Brad Binder will race against the world's best in 2020, when he lines up in MotoGP for the first time. Take a closer look at how he got to the pinnacle of the sport. Source

Health

Health24

WATCH: Intermittent fasting may help you live longer

19 Jan 2020 - 21:00:03

Studies suggest intermittent fasting can reduce blood pressure, aid in weight loss and improve longevity. Source

Health

Health24

So long 37: Average human body temperature is dropping

19 Jan 2020 - 17:00:06

Modern studies are suggesting that the average human body temperature has dropped since the standard of 37°C or 98.6°F was established in 1851. Source

Health

Health24

For kids with asthma, and allergies, new school year can bring flare-ups

19 Jan 2020 - 13:00:11

As a new school year begins, kids are exposed to allergens in the classroom, on playing fields and in the cafeteria that many probably haven't run into during the holidays. Source