South Africa

‘Rolex Gang’ arrested after shootout with Gauteng police

Three members of the ‘Rolex Gang’ have been caught in possession of a stolen vehicle in Modderfontein, Johannesburg

Africa

Zim opposition leader Chamisa says 'hitmen' after him

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa claims he is being tailed by state security agents who might want to kill him, a report says.

World

IBM pits computer against human debaters

IBM is pitting a computer against two human debaters in the first public demonstration of artificial intelligence technology it's been working on for more than five years.

Sport24

England crush Australia to claim ODI series

Record-breakers England hammered Australia to win the third ODI at Trent Bridge, taking an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Business

Mining Charter III explained: The nitty-gritty according to legal experts

While the latest version of the Mining Charter is an improvement, it introduces more onerous and stringent compliance obligations than the current charter, say attorneys well-versed in the mining sector.

SA allergy medicines are based on European plants — here's why

Alien plants are responsible for most allergies in South Africa.

Entertainment

Chris Pratt spotted on flirty picnic with Katherine Schwarzenegger

Has Chris Pratt moved on? Latest snaps of him on a picnic might say so.

Public Protector to probe R185m spent on water projects ‘with nothing to show’

About R185 million – earmarked for a drought relief project in KwaZulu-Natal – cannot be accounted for.

Watch: Haffajee could lay criminal charges over Twitter threat' – expert

A direct message from a Twitter user calling HuffPost editor-at-large Ferial Haffajee 'a bitch' who deserves 'a bullet in [her] head' could be actionable, says a lawyer.

Tech

Regulator seeks finer details of Liberty data breach

The chairperson of the Information Regulator Advocate Pansy Tlakula has confirmed that no complaint about the hacking of confidential emails between Liberty and clients has been laid.

Green

WATCH: Lizard smacks leopard cub in the face with tail

A monitor lizard tries to use the might of its tail to dissuade a leopard cub to leave it alone.

MyNews24

A little too close to home, Ferial?

I am curious about what has prompted you to post not one, but two opinion pieces about the EFF and it’s latest stance on the Indian population of SA, only a matter of hours apart.

health24

SURVEY: Which of these bizarre allergies do you suffer from?

SPONSORED: Apart from the usual allergens, there are some very unusual things that can trigger an allergic reaction.

Wheels24

Largest parade of Land Rovers: more than 600 4x4s help Landy set a new Guinness World Record

To celebrate Land Rover’s 70th anniversary, 632 vehicles set a new Guinness World Record in Bavaria, for the largest parade of Land Rovers.

W24

Backlash over Kim K straightening North West's hair - who owns straight hair?

The internet seems to be divided on this one.

Travel

Quick Guide to Argentina: Visa-free travel for South Africans

Tango, wine, mountains and more in Argentina.

Parent24

World Cup fever: what your favourite footballer's name means

Are you, like thousands of parents around the world, thinking of naming your child after your favourite footballer? Here's what their names mean before you make the commitment.

Food24

Discounts for BYO coffee mugs - here are the SA coffee shops that encourage you to reduce waste

Save the environment, save your rands.

Careers24

Find out more about an exciting learnership opportunity

There's a learnership opportunity in the medical field which is open to anyone with Matric.

Property24

DIY kitchen renovations that won’t blow your budget

You don’t need to break the bank to give your kitchen a value-adding facelift, it’s about being clever so you can stretch your rands further. Get tips…

Gaming

E3 2018: Moments that left us shook

E3 2018 is over and we go through the moments that left us surprised for all the right and wrong reasons.