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Bridgerton sets new Netflix record with 82 million viewers
The show reached number one in 83 countries including the United States, Britain, Brazil, France, India and South Africa, Netflix said in a statement Wednesday.
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Scam alert: SPCA warns against purchasing puppies online
With more people staying at home, the demand for pets has dramatically increased in recent months.
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Singing legend Sibongile Khumalo has died at the age of 63
Eyewitness News can confirm that the singing icon died earlier on Thursday
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No evidence ginger, lemon, garlic combo prevents COVID-19 infections - experts
Because of COVID-19, their demand has increased, so much so that prices have spiked prompting an investigation by the Competition Commission.
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The empire writes back: tackling Britain's colonial past
Sathnam Sanghera's new book, 'Empireland' explores Britain's uneasy relationship with its past, which was thrown into sharp relief by the Black Lives Matter protests last year.
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Lotto results: Wednesday, 27 January 2021
Eyewitness News brings you the winning lotto results. Were you a winner?
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City of Joburg bags Public Library Innovation Award
Joburg libraries were recognised for their contribution to providing remote digital library services during the lockdown.
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Cannes Film Festival postponed to July due to virus: organisers
The Cannes festival normally attracts some 45,000 people with official accreditations, of whom around 4,500 are journalists.
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Microsoft profit soars as pandemic speeds shift to cloud
The US technology stalwart reported net income of $15.5 billion in the final three months of last year, a 33% jump from the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
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Dramatic shark decline leaves 'gaping hole' in ocean: study
Decades of data show an alarming decline in species ranging from hammerhead sharks to manta rays as a result of overfishing.
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'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' leads indie Spirit Award noms
The Spirit Awards only consider movies made for a budget of under $22.5 million, but are an important early marker for indie Oscar contenders.
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China deploys anal swabs to test for COVID-19
A senior doctor from Beijing's You'an Hospital said the anal swabs method "can increase the detection rate of infected people" as traces of the virus linger longer in the anus than in the respiratory tract.
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PowerBall results: Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Here are the latest winning numbers from the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draw on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.
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Dior, Chanel turn to arthouse directors for online fashion week
In these uncertain times, the fashion world needs a touch of magic more than ever and Dior drafted in Italian director Matteo Garrone for their latest collection inspired by tarot cards.
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Old Mutual cuts ties with MacG over transphobic comments
In a recent podcast episode, the former radio presenter chats to fellow YFM alumni, Sol Phenduka, about transgender women, referring to them as 'shemale' and women with male private parts.
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AstraZeneca rejects 'incorrect' reports on COVID-19 jab efficacy in elderly
The 'Handelsblatt' economic daily reported Monday that Berlin had estimated the efficacy of the jab among over-65s was just 8%, citing sources.
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SENZENI NGUBANE: Lessons on work, taught by Bab' Jackson Mthembu
Working with the ANC's head of communications, Jackson Mthembu, taught Senzeni Ngubane work ethic down to the finest details.
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Biden overturns Trump ban on transgender US troops
Biden's new policy was set in an executive order he signed at the White House, the latest in a string of directives aimed at reversing Trump-era policies.
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Virtual last goodbyes: How tech is helping us adapt to funerals under COVID-19
With lockdown regulations only allowing 50 mourners at funeral services, for many families, this has created a tough balancing act between choosing who gets to attend in person and ensuring that those who can't attend do not feel excluded.
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ANALYSIS: Jonas Gwangwa embodied SA’s struggle for a national culture
The revered trombonist, composer and cultural activist never wished to be 'the state composer' but remained political until the end, in service of the people.
