South Africa

Man expected back in court for allegedly raping, killing little Courtney Pieters

Mortimer Saunders is facing charges of premeditated murder and rape after the toddler's body was found in a shallow grave several days after she went missing.

Africa

SA lawyers: Zim justice minister says he got their applications too late

Zimbabwe’s justice minister says applications by Nelson Chamisa’s South African lawyers to appear in Harare’s Constitutional Court this week arrived late and didn’t have supporting documents.

World

UN rights chief warns UN could 'collapse' without change

The outgoing UN human rights chief says the UN Security Council's five permanent members wield too much power at the United Nations, warning that world body could "collapse" if that doesn't change.

Sport24

IndyCar driver Wickens to have surgery on spinal injury

IndyCar driver Robert Wickens will have surgery for a spinal injury suffered in a crash at Pocono Raceway.

Business

SA super-rich looking for a 2nd citizenship in Europe

Many South African high net-worth individuals (basically the super-rich) are not always looking to relocate to another country, but rather to invest in a "Plan B".

5 things you need to know in SA business today and 5 self-confidence hacks

Mixed financial results, and Ramaphosa on land reform.

Entertainment

Tap Dogs' Dein Perry on broken ribs, throbbing feet, and getting stitched up

The Tap Dogs are doing a series of shows in SA and choreographer Dein Perry gave us the inside scoop on how the show started.

Zuma does not want to delay state capture inquiry – lawyer

Former president Jacob Zuma does not want to stall or delay the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture, his lawyer said.

Tech

Elon Musk says changing his way of working is not an option

Elon Musk sees no option but to keep working at his current relentless pace, no matter the deepening concerns of board members and investors about his health and stability.

Green

Australian prime minister abandons greenhouse gas target

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has abandoned plans to legislate to Australia's limit greenhouse gas emissions to head off a revolt by conservative lawmakers.

MyNews24

Rene Otto: Miway or the highway?

Why does a rather insignificant and unknown CEO subjectively and so strongly express himself to be 'gutted' based on a screed of slander, fast on its way to become a major defamation lawsuit?

health24

10 foods that are good for your liver

Consuming these foods is a healthy way to keep your liver functioning at its best, naturally.

Wheels24

F1: Pierre Gasly to replace Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull in 2019

French driver Pierre Gasly will replace the departing Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull next season.

W24

Snap and send back: Shoppers buy clothes just for Instagram and then return them

A study reveals that this new approach to shopping is becoming a new trend. And men are leading the pack.

Travel

kulula wants to help you jump the airport Q

Are you tired of long and winding airport queues? Does standing in the maze of delay have you feeling bogged down? Well, kulula.com wants to help you jump the Q...

Parent24

WATCH: See every step of your unborn baby's development in this incredible animated video

This amazing animation video shows in incredible detail how two separate cells combine to become a bouncing baby.

Food24

Why you can’t break spaghetti into only two pieces: the weird science behind everyone’s favourite pasta

Scientists have at last figured out how to break dry spaghetti into two pieces, and we’re wondering why did they bother in the first place?

Careers24

Meet Product Manager, Melanie van der Linde

In continuing our celebration of women in tech for women’s month, Careers24 had an interview with Melanie van der Linde who works as a Product Manager for popular classifieds portal, OLX.

Property24

The rich and famous love to splurge on Cape Town holiday lets

Short-term rentals for luxury apartments on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard start at R2.5k a day, but you could pay up to R250k for villas and mansions...

Gaming

Fallout 76 looks more like a glorified battle royale game and we are concerned

Fallout 76 looks very different from what we know. No NPCs and a heavy online focus is scaring us away.