South Africa

SACP alleges political interference in arrest of member

The SACP in KwaZulu-Natal believes there was political interference in the arrest of its district secretary in Umzimkhulu “for being in possession of a firearm and ammunition illegally”.

Africa

Screams echo through hospitals after Mogadishu massacre

Exhausted doctors and nurses are struggling to keep their eyes open as they treat victims of the Mogadishu massacre with screams from victims and newly bereaved families echoing through hospital walls.

World

14 000 Rohingya children without parents

Nearly 14 000 children who have lost one or both parents are among the more than half a million Rohingya refugees who crossed in Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar.

Sport24

Gabbiadini double earns Saints a point

Southampton twice came from behind as a brace from Manolo Gabbiadini clinched a draw with Newcastle at St Mary's.

Business

Yellen sees US economic strength warranting gradual rate hikes

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said that the central bank expects to continue to slowly raise interest rates

Entertainment

This dramedy will make you laugh and cry

Shirley MacLaine definitely gets in the Last Word in this cute indie film.

I’m not anybody’s plan B – Zweli Mkhize

ANC treasurer-general and presidential hopeful Zweli Mkhize has hit out at those labelling him President Jacob Zuma’s “plan B” in the ANC succession race, saying that he has the experience and capability to lead the ANC in his own right.

NDZ Ramaphosa territory

Presidential hopeful Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is encroaching on Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's territory in Limpopo by drawing hundreds of supporters during her weekend campaign in the province.

Tech

Richard Branson joins Hyperloop board as it guns for $200m funding

Billionaire Richard Branson has joined the board of Hyperloop One, as the futuristic mode of tube-based transportation embarks on a major fundraising round.

Green

California fires are 'Hell on Earth'

The death toll from California's raging wildfires has risen, with more than 10 000 firefighters battling 16 large blazes.

MyNews24

A reply to 'Blacks with Access' may not plead ignorance - don't waste your time

The media is littered nowadays with young South Africans that think they have all the answers, all the solutions.

health24

12 salt swaps so delicious you won’t notice the difference

Don’t be salty. Variety is the spice of life…

Wheels24

Toyota's new concept, hot hatches: Top 5 motoring stories of the week

From Toyota's GR-HV concept to a dramatic police chase involving an Audi RS 6, here's your weekly motoring wrap.

W24

(NSFW - partial nudity) Controversial ad shows women in suits flanked by naked men

See how the tables are turned in new ‘Not Dressing Men’ campaign for womenswear brand.

Travel

Weather Update: Rain in the south, fire warning for the north

The week will kick off on Monday 17 October with rain in the southern provinces and a fire warning for the northern provinces, including a severe thunderstorm alert.

Parent24

Unschooling: ‘No school for my kids – they’ll learn to read by themselves’

The children of the *Malan family from Gauteng have never been to school.

Food24

We chat to the guy behind Cape Town's first plastic-free grocery store

The awareness around single-use plastic is gaining momentum. Paul Rubin is offering Capetonians an eco-friendly alternative to plastic food packaging. Read more...

Careers24

Who else wants to be happier at work?

If the 8 hours at work is too miserable to bare (especially on a Friday), try these 5 handy tips to put a skip in your step and sunshine in your heart.

Property24

Property priced from R500k to R40m in popular Hermanus

Although prices start from R500k, Hermanus is one of the most popular destinations for multi-millionaire-owned second homes, with a R35m mansion now for sale.

Gaming

Fortnite dev sues two alleged cheaters

Fortnite has become a target for hackers & Epic is taking drastic steps to curb them